
Log cabins are homes specifically made up of logs or timber.
The majority of the log cabins that were constructed in the 18th century in the United States are no longer around as many fell into disrepair.
The Homestead Act of 1862 influenced the design of America's log cabins. The Act gave "homesteaders" rights to open land, but required that they cultivate it and build homes at least ten by twelve feet in size, with at least one glass window.
Gone are the days when log cabins had dirt floors and no utilities. Today’s log cabins can be as comfortable as your own home; with insulated walls, tiled roof, full central heating, and double glazed windows.
There are two types of wood that are commonly recommended for log cabins: spruce and Scandinavian pine.
Around the 1800’s small log cabins met the basic requirements of a home, and one could be constructed in as little as a few days using some very basic tools.
With the simplicity and availability of log cabin kits, it had become a cheap alternative for building a home.
Log cabins have always been popular, however, their popularity was challenged due to urbanization sweeping across the United States of America, and a quicker method of erecting a building was needed.
Workshops are equally suited to log cabins. With the adaptable dimensions and easy to construct in small or difficult to reach spaces, a workshop can be built just about anywhere on your property.
Two common styles of log cabins, classified on the basis of the style of their roofs, are the purlin style and the gable style.