| What is a log cabin? This abode is known to | | | | are famously used. In Western America, log |
| be a tiny house made out of logs. From the | | | | homes with stones are mostly seen in resorts. |
| name itself, a log cabin is a log house that | | | | In addition, log cabin kits are known by the |
| simple in nature. These infrastructures were | | | | major consumers in the logging industry, |
| built in both cities as well as rural areas | | | | especially in the western part of the US. As |
| all over the world that has a rich source of | | | | for people in Europe, they use log cabins |
| timber. With log cabin kits, you can now | | | | there for their gardens, cottages as well as |
| construct your own cabin instantaneously! | | | | summerhouses. |
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| What is a log cabin? This abode is known to | | | | Furthermore, if you want to see an original |
| be a tiny house made out of logs. From the | | | | hand crafted log cabin kit, you can visit The |
| name itself, a log cabin is a log house that | | | | Museum of the American West (MAW) which is |
| simple in nature. These infrastructures were | | | | located in Lander, Wyoming. The Museum of the |
| built in both cities as well as rural areas | | | | American West is known as a historical |
| all over the world that has a rich source of | | | | working museum which provides its visitors |
| timber. | | | | with great demonstrations that is related to |
| | | | West America. The logs used originated from |
| These log homes were built first by Swedes in | | | | the actual Wind River Mountains. Moreover, |
| the US back in the year 1638. At present, the | | | | these logs are known as standing beetle |
| location where the cabins are now standing is | | | | killed dead trees. |
| called Wilmington, Delaware. They were | | | | |
| primarily used as animal shelters, coops as | | | | Aside from this, the logs used for the cabin |
| well as other practical uses. | | | | kits are made to be skip peeled which reveals |
| | | | their unique patterns as well as designs of |
| These Log cabins have reached the peak of | | | | boring pine beetle bark. There are also |
| their elaboration as well as complexities | | | | various designs as well construction choices |
| during the 18th due to its Adirondack style. | | | | you can choose from. The logs' corners may be |
| With this, a lot of lodges were built during | | | | squared or beaver cut. Plus, the only logs |
| the later part of 19th as well as in the | | | | used are the hand notched. Once these logs |
| early 20th century in most of the areas under | | | | are assembled, they are then numbered as well |
| the United States Park Service. | | | | as taken apart so that they can be ready for |
| | | | shipment in their destined location. |
| In the 1930's, a lot of cabins were built by | | | | |
| the Civilian Conservation Corps as a place to | | | | There are various types of Log Cabin kits: |
| stay in for the Forest Service as well as the | | | | |
| Park Service. On Mount Hood, the Timberline | | | | Â- Wolverine - 16 inches by 18 inches |
| Lodge was built as a dedication for President | | | | equipped with ½ lofts. Starting price |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt. | | | | is $13,000. |
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| During the same year, the biggest log cabin | | | | Â- Timberwolf - 20 inches by 24 inches |
| in the world was built in a resort located at | | | | equipped with ½ lofts. Starting price |
| Montebello, Quebec, Canada. It is often | | | | is $15,900. |
| called "log chateau" before. At current, it | | | | |
| is popularly known as Chateau Montebello | | | | Â- Grizzly Log - 24 inches by 34 inches |
| Hotel. | | | | equipped with plenty of rooms. Starting price |
| | | | is $19,800. |
| Moreover, at present, log homes are known to | | | | |
| be the log cabin's modern version. It is a | | | | Custom built log cabins are also sold. The |
| home usually built with pre-milled logs. When | | | | price of the design is free. Only the amount |
| looking at the exterior of the house, the | | | | and thickness of the logs are being priced. |
| logs are visible. However, as for the | | | | You need to view the logs first before a |
| interior, sometimes the logs are not seen. | | | | price can be settled. |
| Due to modern technology as well as design | | | | |
| techniques, these cabins are now mass | | | | Thus, log cabins are a favorite of many |
| produced throughout Scandanavia as well as | | | | hikers and climbers especially during the |
| Eastern Europe. They usually use pre-cut | | | | summer and winter seasons. Not only do they |
| squared logs that were already milled for | | | | provide refreshing air they also make you |
| easier self-construction. In most rural areas | | | | feel in touch with nature. |
| and some suburban regions, these log homes | | | | |