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