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There are two types of wood that are commonly recommended for log cabins: spruce and Scandinavian pine.
Two common styles of log cabins, classified on the basis of the style of their roofs, are the purlin style and the gable style.
You will find that some small log cabins can be the same price as a small home in the suburbs.
Try to opt for toughen glass in your log cabin because plastic fades over time.
With log cabin kits, you won't need cranes or other heavy equipment.
Log cabins are much cheaper to build and maintain than bricks and mortar buildings, and add a wonderful touch with their wood materials and traditional construction techniques.
With the simplicity and availability of log cabin kits, it had become a cheap alternative for building a home.
Log cabins were traditionally built from logs laid horizontally and interlocked on the ends with notches.
Although log cabins and log houses are constructed from the similar materials they do have some differences; log cabins are usually built with round rather than hewn or hand-worked wood where as log houses tend be a one story building, with an almost "less finished" appearance (unlike the log cabins) as these were initially constructed with the intention of being short-term.
However, if you have any doubts or live in a conservation area or a listed building, you should contact your local planning office.
Log cabins are fun and exciting to decorate. You do not have to get a degree in interior design, all you have to do is imagine and be creative.
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You may know a lot about log cabins, but did you know these interesting facts? Find out what they are and sharpen your knowledge about log homes.
11th October, 2009
A log cabin is both attractive and cheaper than any traditional home.
11th October, 2009
Log cabins have evolved since it was introduced during the early centuries. Learn more on how log cabins have been developed until the modern age.
11th October, 2009
There are proper ways to maintain these beautiful lodging spaces.
11th October, 2009