Wood & Logs
As you're planning your log home or cabin, are you looking for a darker wood or a lighter wood? Do you want a knotty grain or a smoother finish? There are many log and wood options to choose from when buying or building a log home or log cabin. Here's a look at some of the options for wood species, log styles, log treatments and more for log homes.
Learn the differences between handcrafted and milled logs.
A look at some of the no-fuss wood treatment options available for preserving your home's logs.
The variety of wood species to choose from can make your head spin. Cedar, pine, spruce and douglas fir are all fine choices—but what are the core differences between these common wood species used to build log homes?
Explore 4 of the most popular options for covering the exterior of your timber home.
Some considerations to keep in mind when selecting the wood species for your log home, plus the details on 23 common species choi…
Your log home's interior walls can reflect your taste and style.
How your logs intersect at the corners is one of the most defining features of your home. Check out these different style options.
Your log profile will influence how the logs are fitted together horizontally. Here are the most common techniques.
The size and shape of the logs play a big part in your home's look and function. Here's how to navigate your log profile options.
Check out these 7 popular log home wood species to build the right home for you and your family.
Ever wonder why some logs have cracks in them while others don't? Find out how this happens and when you need to be concerned.
When it comes to building your dream home, does the shape of the log determine the quality of the house?
Learn about the different types of log home kits, how to choose a manufacturer and the cost of building a log cabin.
The ins and outs of wood species, their characteristics and how they react to becoming part of your log home.
With hundreds of exceptional log home manufacturers and handcrafters out there, how do you choose? Here’s how to find a log home producer that can make your home just the way you want it.
In addition to its superior good looks, a log building system works a little differently than conventional construction. Here’s how.
How to compare log home kits to get the most accurate price quote for your log home.
Find the perfect exotic wood decking material for the outdoor living spaces on log homes.