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There was a time in the 1800’s when log cabins were very basic and very cheap, but in today’s world log cabin prices can be a bit expensive.
Log cabins are renowned for their energy efficiency as timber is an excellent insulator - a 2.5cm log has a better thermal resistance than an 11.4cm brick, because the thousands of tiny air pockets trapped in every square inch of the wood's structure slow the transfer of heat though the log.
Building your own log cabin as a second home gives you the option to erect your log cabin wherever you want (subject to planning permission).
Log homes and log cabins are not maintenance free, which is a very common misconception.
The log cabin loved by Americans is not their own invention but that of the Swedish settlers who took up camp in 1683 in Delaware.
There are two types of log homes, the handcrafted log homes and the milled log homes.
Try to opt for toughen glass in your log cabin because plastic fades over time.
Log cabins are becoming a popular choice because a log cabin tends to have a lower asking price than a traditional brick building of the same size, and low mortgage rates are still on the market.
Log cabins are a great investment and with the right rental company, a great deal of money can be made.
Years ago the availability of logs as well as that of labour were two of the most important factors affecting the size of the log cabin.
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
There are more and more varieties of log cabins for sale these days to meet the ever increasing public demand for these products.
11th October, 2009
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.
11th October, 2009
Log cabins are gaining in popularity as home offices, and an attractive log cabin can enhance your business and be a pleasure to work in.
11th October, 2009
A log cabin is both attractive and cheaper than any traditional home.
11th October, 2009