What is a "True" Log Home?

Log homes are a method of construction and like all types of construction; they have their own unique character as well as their specific strengths and limitations. This means that there are applications where logs will exceed or out perform conventional framed construction methods (this is particularly true in the first floor walls), while in other areas conventional framing may be the better choice!

As I noted, log homes are a type of construction. Most of us think of log homes differently from a conventional home. We tend envision a rustic look with large timbers often hand hewn coupled with stone fireplaces and large decks porches, etc. Often the western or Adirondack style lodges come to mind. This also leads to question of authenticity or the question “is that really a log home?” When I point out to people that many of the great lodges used a lot of steel in their construction they are surprised and comment, “Gee it never occurred to me.” Let’s face it, today’s log homes look nothing like they did a hundred years ago to say nothing of just the last ten years – think about it, ten years ago you would not have heard much about spray foam insulation and geothermal HVAC systems! It’s also worth noting that log homes just within North America have a great deal of regional variations and those variations become even greater as we look to the rest of the world.

So, next time someone asks you what a "True" log home is, tell them it's whatever you want it to be!

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