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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.
Two common styles of log cabins, classified on the basis of the style of their roofs, are the purlin style and the gable style.
To protect the log cabin from moisture of the soil, they are built with huge rocks as a base. These rocks serve as a strong foundation for the log cabins.
However, if you have any doubts or live in a conservation area or a listed building, you should contact your local planning office.
Interestingly, there is now a toy available in the market, called Lincoln Logs, which is fast becoming a favorite among the young. It is obviously named after Abraham Lincoln, who must be the most famous figurehead associated with log cabins.
A log cabin as a second home can be a wonderful addition to a family’s life and create many happy family memories for everyone to treasure.
Log structures in the US were first constructed by Swedes in what is now south-east Pennsylvania.
The origins of log cabins are uncertain, though it is believed that the first log cabins were constructed in northern Europe in the Bronze Age.
Today's log cabins are often spacious and elegant, but in the 1800s they reflected the hardships of life on the North American frontier.
Among log houses already built, only 10% are those built with individually handcrafted logs with the use of handheld tools.
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
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 isn't just for the bottom of the garden; it can be made into a comfortable second home.
11th October, 2009
The choice of log cabins is growing as more people realize they can act as an extension for the home.
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