| Log cabins are homes specifically made up of logs or | | | | The modern types of log cabins are called the log |
| timber. Log cabins are simple houses mostly built in | | | | home. These are usually made of milled logs. The |
| areas rich in natural resources such as timber. During | | | | interior and exterior of the log home are visible. |
| the early centuries, log cabins are usually used as | | | | There have been massive constructions of this type |
| homes, barns and storage purposes. | | | | of cabin in Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. In the |
| Most log cabins before were built with logs | | | | European countries, modern type log cabins are |
| horizontally laid and connected at the ends with | | | | usually built near gardens and are used for home |
| notches. Some use nails instead of notches, but the | | | | office and summer houses. |
| latter is still better. Most are located nearby ranches | | | | The most modern type is the modular log cabin. |
| or farms, in places with enough sunlight and good | | | | They are built with modular cabin kits similar to the |
| drainage. As there have been an increase of people | | | | assembly of automobiles. The kits are made in |
| building log cabins, deciding on what type of cabin will | | | | factories and then delivered to the proposed site |
| be built is crucial. | | | | where it will be assembled. It is quick and easy to |
| There are several variations of cabin types all over | | | | assemble. |
| the United States. They differ from sizes, roof, | | | | Modular log cabins are more economical than the |
| number of storys, location of windows and doors. All | | | | traditional way of constructing log cabins. While the |
| of these are important aspects in planning a log cabin. | | | | modular cabin kit is being manufactured, the site |
| Another consideration is the source of the logs and | | | | location is being prepared just in time for the arrival |
| the labor required to build the structure. If timber is | | | | of the kit. |
| not enough in the area, then the size of the log cabin | | | | Another type is the hunting cabins, usually located in |
| is usually smaller. | | | | areas nearby wild forest and parks. These cabins are |
| To protect the log cabin from moisture of the soil, | | | | common in camp sites and resorts where hunters or |
| they are built with huge rocks as a base. These | | | | visitors could stay for vacation and enjoy the wild. |
| rocks serve as a strong foundation for the log cabins. | | | | More and more log cabins are being built as a |
| In terms of the notches, there are different kinds of | | | | permanent dwelling for many people. Log cabins are |
| notches used in the construction of log cabins. | | | | also used as temporary lodgings for tourists. There |
| Notches differ among other ethnic groups. | | | | are also modern log cabins purposely built as hotels. |
| Milled lumber is the most common type of roofing. | | | | These are very large and equipped with the most |
| The roofs are usually covered by either cedar | | | | modern facilities. |
| shingles or skip sheeting. The purlin roof and rafter | | | | With the simplicity and availability of cabin kits, it had |
| roof are also popular. | | | | become a cheap alternative for building a home. |