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