If you are thinking about building a log home or cabin with wood log siding, the first thing to consider is the type of wood for your climate. Some types of wood may be better for extreme climates of high or low humidity or high or low temperatures. Of all the wood species available, […]
Pioneers loved log homes and cabins and so do we because they have become an American icon. Some log homes constructed in the 1600s are still inhabited and others are preserved for future generations to appreciate. If you are thinking about building a log house or cabin, you need to read the rest of […]
Pine log siding is fast becoming a favorite log home building material. It’s fast and easy to install on conventional wall framing and OSB exterior board. If you’re not familiar with it, we will explore its construction, uses, and benefits.
Red, also called Norwegian pine, is a premier building product that is readily available and […]
Log homes are generally not hard to sell because they often appeal to a specific niche market. These buyers value their unique aesthetic, character, and rustic atmosphere. Log homes and cabins have limited availability in most areas and can sometimes sell faster than conventional homes, duplexes, or condominiums.
Log Homes and cabins can potentially command […]
If you’re looking for more useable space for your log cabin, why not try a garden room? This detached room provides a place for numerous activities such as a craft room or a home office. These backyard structures can be a new construction or an existing building conversion.
A garden room, unlike its name sounds, […]
A-frame cabins are easy to recognize because their design has a triangular roof that resembles the letter “A” when viewed from the front and rear. They have been in use for centuries and started gaining popularity in the U.S. in the 1950s as vacation homes.
Today, A-frame log cabins are built with a variety of […]
Are you making plans for a log home or smaller log cabin? One of the first considerations is selecting the exterior and interior appearance of the logs. One of the favorite building materials is round pine log siding instead of full logs. It provides the full-log look without the high cost.
If you want an […]
You read that right! There is home siding that looks like real wood logs and it’s made from red pine trees. It’s a sustainable product that attaches to conventional wall framing to create the full-log look without the full-log price. It’s versatile because it’s available in several sizes and can be stained in a […]
Pine log siding is used on thousands of new homes and home conversions each year. Their views from the outside create the look of full logs and the inside is something special. Five areas of a log home that especially create a warm and homey environment include living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and hallways.
You […]
Log home living is simply amazing, and the trend is still growing in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Each year, more than 35,000 log and timber-frame homes are built in America. If you plan to build a log home or cabin or convert an existing dwelling to one of them, we have some good […]
