How to Choose a Log Cabin
To think of a log cabin is to think of the pioneers that built them and forged America's beginnings. As the country was settled, these cozy homesteads began to populate the landscape. Today the new generation of log cabins are modern and eco-friendly as well.
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Look for a complete log home package when you shop for your log home. This way all the parts will be compatible. If your cabin is rural, choose windows that are double-paned and framed in wood so that they are as energy efficient as possible. Exterior doors should have insulated glass and be made of solid wood as well to help keep out the elements.
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Build your log cabin with full logs--not split logs--that are 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Full logs store energy and release it slowly, making your log home very energy efficient. Logs should be pre-shrunk to minimize warping and twisting as well as air-dried and sanitized to kill all mold and fungi.
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Get that real rustic feel in your log home with wide-plank wood floors. Choose hard woods like ash or maple that will stand the test of time and wear nicely. Open floor plans and floor-to-ceiling windows will give you that big-sky feeling and bring the great outdoors into your living room.
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Heat up your cabin with a good quality wood burning stove; soapstone stoves are popular for their great ability to store heat. If space is an issue, consider a cast-iron stove with a small depth. Always check for the EPA certification sticker on the stove that tells you its heat output.
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Tips & Warnings
If you want almost total control of how your home looks, buy a log cabin kit to customize your home without breaking the bank. Lots of companies sell kits because they know log cabin home owners are an independent lot.
