
Scandinavian countries, Germany, as well as Russia, were at the forefront of log cabin construction in the olden days.
Initially, log cabins were built by travelers to stay en route. They were not meant to be permanent dwellings.
Wood burners not only look fantastic, but are an excellent way to heat log cabins. Whilst keeping with the natural, renewable ethos of the buildings style.
With log cabin kits, you won't need cranes or other heavy equipment.
Not only are Swedish log houses and log cabins beautiful and stylish, but VAT may be reclaimed on 'new build' houses so they are even more affordable.
During the early centuries, log cabins are usually used as homes, barns and storage purposes.
Europeans tend to build a log cabin for use in the garden and used as a summer house. However, log cabins are being built and used as home extensions more and more as a cheap alternative.
Most log cabins before were built with logs horizontally laid and connected at the ends with notches. Some use nails instead of notches, but the latter is still better.
Major decisions to be taken when constructing a log cabin are - the cabin size, number of storeys, the type of roof, and the type of doors and windows.
Inside the log cabin, special attention should be given to stains and water infiltrations. The most likely places that will be affected by water infiltrations are support beams that run through the wall. Water can seep into walls if these support beams are not tightly sealed. This can easily lead to rot and insect infestation.