Buying a Home Log Cabin – What you need to know

Spencer Wilkins — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:16:18 +0000

How much you pay for log cabins depends not just on the size of the building but also what types of logs have been used to build it. There are some, which have been built using handcrafted logs, which are quite expensive, and there are those that have been built from milled logs and these types of cabins are a lot less expensive.

It is important therefore before you actually decide on getting such a cabin built you know the difference between milled and handcrafted logs. Generally, those that are milled have been prepared using either a sawmill, a lathe or a planer. This then ensures that each log will be cut to a specific profile or shape. As you will soon discover milled logs have a far more uniformed shape and size to them compared to handcrafted ones.

In addition, what you will often find that milled log cabins are ones where the wood has been either air or kiln dried. This enables the right amount of moisture to be extracted from the wood before they are used to build a home with.

Because the wood will have been either planed, sawn or lathed the surface of the logs will be smooth. Plus in many cases, they will also have a tongue and groove joints so actually putting the logs together is much easier. This means that building the cabin is a lot easier and will often take a lot less time to complete. However, if you want to retain that rustic look to your cabin the outer face of the log can retain its rough bark coating.

In most cases, the trees from which the wood for these types of logs used are pines, spruces, firs as well as cedars. For a cheap but well built milled cabin, buy one made from either pine or spruce. However, if you have a little more money in your budget then consider getting one made using cedar instead.

Above we have explained something about what milled logs are, now we will provide you with some information regarding handcrafted ones. These will be prepared using either a drawknife so the wood will be hand peeled or they will be water peeled. In most cases, the wood will still be green, as the trees from the which the logs are being produced have only been cut for a few days or a week. Where as milled logs can be either air or kiln dried, with handcrafted ones the only way is to extract moisture is through air-drying. There are unfortunately not enough kilns around which are large enough to accommodate these logs.

As well as pine and spruce being favorite trees for making handcrafted log cabins from other trees that are used are the Douglas fir, Oak, Juniper, Cyprus and Alpine Fir. The last tree mentioned is also known as a True Fir.

As mentioned the cost you pay for buying and having log cabins constructed will not only depend on the way in which the logs have been prepared. You also need to take into consideration the size of the cabin you are having built. The bigger the cabin then the more labour intensive and the more logs will be needed in order to build it. If you want to save money but would like a large cabin then you are better off going for milled rather than handcrafted logs.

As one of the leading builders of wood garden buildings in the United Kingdom, Waltons stock a large range of garden sheds, log cabins, playhouses and summerhouses, as well as a selection of excellent greenhouses made from different materials such as polycarb, aluminium and wood.

You’ve Purchased Some Land and You’re Curious About Log Cabins, Where Do You Start?

Dylan A Slater — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:17:34 +0000

So, you’ve bought yourself a nice plot of land, or perhaps you have some spare land on your current property. You are certainly interested in log cabins but where do you start? It can sometimes be really hard to figure out what your next step is but luckily it’s pretty straight forward. There are so many options available these days, you should have no problems finding what you need.

Cabins are popular because they’re stylish and cheap and they allow you to build a second home without breaking the bank. Most of the time, you can custom build your own cabin but if you’re not the kind of person to do that, you can always mail order your new home. Yep, that’s right, you can mail order log cabins.

There are lots of options to choose from and you may find it difficult to make up your mind. Well, if that’s the case then you should read on to learn how to choose the right products for your needs. You will also need to set yourself a budget so that you don’t overspend.

Sometimes, you can find companies who not only deliver them but put them together for you as well. Most of the time, you are shown a list of optional extras such as patio doors, double glazing and more. There are so many options these days that it’s obvious why they have become so popular.

You will then need to consider the options available on today’s market and do some research to find out which options are best suited to your needs. It can be quite easy to find what you’re looking for if you hit the internet and have a good look around.

If you have a good look around on the internet you should find that there are plenty of options available. Have a browse and do some searches on Google to see what comes up. You’ll probably be surprised at the amount of choice for such a simple purchase.

Author Dylan A Slater talks about finding information on mobile home sales online. www.joalleisure.com has a large range of information available, you will easily find what you need.

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