| When you think of a log cabin, what do you imagine? | | | | it is time to lay the foundation. The foundation of |
| Something rustic and small that the settlers lived in | | | | your log cabin should be level to avoid cracking and |
| until more permanent housing could be built? Or, do | | | | sliding. Find out what precautions should be made due |
| you imagine the cabins of today, with beautifully | | | | to weather. Any plumbing, etc. should be adequately |
| designed architecture and sturdy construction meant | | | | protected.Next, the exterior walls of the log cabin will |
| to stand the test of time and the weather? If you | | | | be put up. They are what will give the cabin its shape |
| have thought about a cabin as a vacation home you | | | | and character. The logs should be treated to avoid |
| should definitely look at the log models of today. Not | | | | rot and should fit tightly together with some type of |
| only are they well-built, but they are fairly economical | | | | sealant in between for insulation and security |
| and you can even build your own log cabin from a | | | | purposes.The roof of the log cabin comes next. |
| plan that you purchase.There are a few basic steps | | | | Some cabins have a metallic roof while others have |
| to building a log cabin, whether you build it yourself or | | | | wood or tar paper shingles. The choice is yours. Metal |
| have it built for you. The first step is to find a | | | | will not rot, but it is not as attractive or as insulating |
| location. Most cabins are in wooded areas and | | | | as other roofing material.Once the roof of the log |
| forests. Find one in a desirable area where the land is | | | | cabin is installed, you can begin work on the interior, |
| available and zoned for residential housing. Also check | | | | windows, etc. If you want log inner walls they may |
| to make sure that utility service is available and that | | | | need to be installed at the same time as the exterior |
| your lot would be accessible when you want to go | | | | walls in order to make a tight connection. If you use |
| there.The next step is to find a builder or some plans. | | | | drywall, then you can put the walls of your log cabin |
| You can go online to find a builder and also blueprints | | | | up later.A cabin can be a great investment, not |
| that are standard or custom-designed. Consider | | | | necessarily in resale value, although depending on the |
| future changes in your family situation when you | | | | market that can be true, it is mainly an investment in |
| decide what features will be important in your log | | | | the quality of your life and the time you spend with |
| cabin. Such as how many bedrooms do you need? | | | | those you love.Eriani Doye writes articles about |
| Are you going to need lots of storage? What | | | | Finance and Real Estate. For more information about |
| appliances and electronics do you want? How many | | | | owning a log cabin visit dotcabin. |
| bathrooms?Once you have chosen a builder or plans, | | | | |