Log Homes -
log cabin or log house, style of home typical of the American pioneer on the Western frontier of the United States in the great westward expansion after 1765. It was constructed with few tools, usually an axe or an adz and an auger. All the fastenings were of wood. The log walls were chinked with mud to make them reasonably impervious to the wind. There was no glass, and greased paper might be used across window openings to let some light through. The shutters and doors were fastened on with wooden pegs. There was usually only one door. When the ridgepole of the roof was put in place, roughly hewn flat slabs were laid for a roof. Frequently there was no floor; if there was, it was usually of puncheons, logs split in half, placed with the flat sides up. The furniture was very often roughly made with the same tools that were used in making the house. All were of crude but efficient workmanship. In settlements where Native American attacks were feared the log houses were sometimes placed to form a protected rectangle. The blockhouse on the Western frontier was often made of logs. Log cabins were frequently built by community enterprise, a “house-raising” being an occasion for entertainment as well as work.
Log houses were unknown to Native Americans, and the first English settlers did not build them. They are known in some countries of Europe, especially Scandinavia, Germany, and Switzerland, and it is a generally accepted hypothesis that they were introduced in America by Swedish settlers on the Delaware in 1638. The log cabin was later adopted by the other settlers in America, and by the end of the 18th cent. at the latest the log house was the typical backwoods dwelling. It was universally used by settlers in the West until they reached the Great Plains, when the sod house appeared as the customary dwelling. Reappearing in the Rockies, the log house became a symbol of the frontier. In the late 20th cent. the log house experienced a minor resurgence in the United States, but the contemporary “log home” bears little resemblance to its colonial and frontier predecessors. The modern version is typically constructed from a kit that contains machine-notched and preservative-treated log-shaped lumber using contemporary building techiques and materials.
See H. R. Shurtleff, The Log Cabin Myth (1939, repr. 1967); C. A. Weslager, Log Cabin in America (1969).
Over time we have become a small log home community, Separated only by distance we have become friends. We share a common goal of wanting to live in a log home. We also share the joy and pain of reaching that goal. Because, we have become friends, we occassionally share experiences about our lives that do not relate to log homes. We like it that way, because we are a community. Because of this, here a few concepts that apply to this list. http://www.egroups.com/group/loghometalk
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From its roots nearly three decades ago, The Wilderness Company is one of the leaders in the log home industry. Through its three product lines, The Wilderness Company offers an abundance of floorplans to choose from, plus customization options and a professional design department. It boasts a network of 50 dealers nationwide, with model homes located throughout the country. (Please see dealer locator for the dealer nearest you.) The Wilderness Company has also completed a variety of commercial projects, primarily in the entertainment, hospitality and recreational industries which are especially appropriate to the log structure. http://www.thewildernesscompany.com
If you're like most people, building your log home is a dream come true. A time for looking at the things you really value. To begin living a lifestyle you long for.
Each day, Heritage Log Homes helps families across the nation turn their dreams into reality. Providing a log home that will hold a lifetime of joy and memories. We're ready to help build your dreams!
Please tour our website and see why Heritage Log Homes, Inc. is the choice for thousands of log home buyers. And don't forget to download our free brochure! http://www.heritagelog.com
Precision Craft Log Structures based in Meridian, Idaho, designs and manufactures premium milled and handcrafted custom log homes for construction throughout the United States, Asia and the Middle East. Since its founding nearly 10 years ago, the company has been internationally recognized for its technical innovation, design excellence, and uncompromising craftsmanship in creating log homes of optimum long term value. In addition to the design and manufacture of log home and commercial log structures, Precision Craft produces log specialty products such as log trusses, log siding, stairs and railings. http://www.precisioncraft.com/
Jim Barna Log Systems is one of the largest log home manufacters in America, having sold more than 8,000 homes since our establishment in 1976. We pride ourselves in providing quality materials, competitive pricing, sound building systems, great customer service, and one of the most complete material packages in the industry. We invite you to kick off your shoes and enjoy flipping through our online catalog. http://www.logcabins.com/
Why shouldn't you-especially considering Finland's rich heritage of building log structures, world-renowed engineering, and superb craftsmanship? Finns introduced the log home in the United States when they settled in the Northeast, in what is now Delaware in the 1600's. Honka's Finnish materials are the finest in the world, utilizing superior tree stock refined through more than 120 years of forestry science. And there's the look - log home designs that are an exciting and refreshing break from the other log houses on the market. The Honka look shines through in beautiful designs with contemporary style, clean lines, and lots of glass. http://www.honka.com/
We're glad you stopped by. As you'll soon discover, Kuhns Bros. is not your typical log home company...and our kiln-dried log homes are very special indeed. When you choose Kuhns Bros., you receive a lot more than a beautiful kiln-dried log home. You get the whole Kuhns Bros. family working with you to realize your dream of log home living. Click on the house below to come on in and visit! http://www.kuhnsbros.com/
Thanks for stopping by our web site! We find it absolutely great that people can use this electronic media for information and save the trees for log homes! We hope that you will be able to use this site to answer all of your questions regarding your new log home. Have fun and get ready to find the home of your dreams! http://www.honestabe.com/
We at StoneMill Log Homes still live by the Old Smoky Mountain tradition of fine workmanship and quality materials. We also believe in innovative design for maximum permanence and energy efficiency - and we blend the best of the old and the new together to create a beautiful log home that is just right for you and your family. http://www.stonemill.com
The Experience of a Lifetime...
Nothing can match being close to nature. A Beaver Mountain log home can satisfy your desire to bring something of the outdoors in... to surround yourself in natural beauty. The warmth of the wood will harmonize with the moods and colors of the landscape you love, creating a special place that speaks to you, "Come Home". http://www.beavermtn.com/
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