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Nowadays, log cabins are used in addition to the main house. Some people use their log cabin as a holiday home and they are usually designed in the traditional rustic house style, native to America.
Log cabins have stood the test of time and they can still be found all over North America and the world.
If you’ve never experienced life in a log cabin, you should ‘test the water’ before buying, by renting a holiday log cabin.
Confident DIY enthusiasts and anyone involved in the construction industry can build and maintain their own log cabins quite easily.
Log cabins are seen as strong, reliable and environmentally friendly, log cabins are often used in the branding for various companies and organisations.
In terms of style log cabins dominate an outdoor setting.
Among log houses already built, only 10% are those built with individually handcrafted logs with the use of handheld tools.
The very first log cabins in the United States were built by the Swedes approximately around the year 1638 in the area that has come to be known as Wilmington, Delaware.
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.
Because logs are durable, there is no need to cover the exterior of a log house with shingles or clapboards or to smooth over the interior with plaster or wallboard.
There are proper ways to maintain these beautiful lodging spaces.
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
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
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