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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.
One of the things you will want to consider when looking at log cabin kits is the type of logs you prefer.
Anyone who is interested in buying a log cabin kit can construct it themselves or hire a construction company or manufacturer to build it for them.
There are two types of log homes, the handcrafted log homes and the milled log homes.
Another type is the hunting cabins, usually located in areas nearby wild forest and parks. These cabins are common in camp sites and resorts where hunters or visitors could stay for vacation and enjoy the wild.
If you're looking for a truly unique log cabin, then building your own can be a great experience but remember it can also be challenging and physically demanding.
It is interesting to note that currently, there are over 500,000 log homes in the U.S. This count accounts for 7% of the whole custom home building market in the U.S.
The most modern type of cabin is the modular log cabin. They are built with modular log cabin kits similar to the assembly of automobiles. The kits are made in factories and then delivered to the proposed site where it will be assembled. It is quick and easy to assemble.
The heyday of the log cabin in North America was in the third and fourth quarters of the 19th Century, which corresponds to the widespread trek Westward after the Civil War.
Log houses did not become popular until the westward expansion of the 18th century.
Log cabins have been around for thousands of years. They are commonly associated with the United States of America and remain popular in today's modern world.
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A log cabin is both attractive and cheaper than any traditional home.
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Log cabins are popular throughout the world as more homes are enjoying the beauty of a log cabin in their garden.
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There are more and more varieties of log cabins for sale these days to meet the ever increasing public demand for these products.
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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.
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