Log Cabins Bring Back That Country Charm

That old country charm is becoming quite popular again. From the days of the original mountain and woods men and women now in modern times the log cabin is a great way to add the charm of the woods to your home. There are many styles of log homes today and they are actually quite efficient. Log cabins also give you your theme to decorate already.

Log cabins or log additions add an architectural decorating style second to none. The big logs and timbers through out is a sight all in it's own. The way they are put together, the log rafters open design capabilities, and the vaulted ceiling and dormer designs are incredible. The logs can be scribed, slabbed off, or stacked whole. To scribe the logs they are sawed to the contour of the next log so they fit tight together. Slabbed logs are squared off on two sides so they stack tightly. The original whole stacked logs offer more of a rustic look. The logs are notched on the ends so the corners fit tightly together. There are great log rafters held together with heavy iron brackets that support a roof of many styles. The roof can be traditionally framed above these enormous rafters or you can set panels that are already insulated atop your roof system. The logs are chinked to seal everything. The chinking is a weather tight seal that keeps the weather and insects out.

The log cabin makes up some of the most beautiful houses in the woods. A log home or addition has to fit its setting. They are a little more labor intense, specially when it comes to trim work. It is all worth it when everything goes together and blends in for that natural woodsy look. There are many places that specialize in log homes and additions. You also can get them in kit forms. These kits can be constructed by anybody that has basic construction skills. They are like a giant set of Lincoln logs.

The beauty of a log home is one great reward. They are actually very structurally sound. The insulating value of logs does not carry a high r value but they have been proven to be very energy efficient. As long as they are kept up a log home or addition is a great choice. A look of a simpler life in modern times. If you like the look they are easy to decorate. So check one out today.