Log Cabins & Precut Logs

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To be honest with you i have debated putting up this category because building with real logs may not be a very good idea nowadays unless you are building a "lodge" or some other big public building and require that type of structure offering a certain atmosphere. According to one website i visited the problem with genuine log building is the ongoing maintenance required over the years and it is costly. The logs are very unstable and shrink and expand with changing atmospheric conditions plus other problems...

I have never built or lived in a log home but feel nevertheless that it would be a good idea for anyone considering this type of structure to do a thorough research job before committing their resources to a log home or cabin building project. There are so many better alternatives available that building with logs would be last on my list. Building with "log siding" would probably be a better way to go to achieve the look of a log cabin but with the lower maintenance of modern building techniques and materials.

COVENTRY LOG HOMES This company has at least two categories of smaller cabins - some "one roomers". They are the Recreational Cabin Series and Cabin Series. So, for those of you wanting a smaller cabin they can fill the order. For those of you flush with cash they also have bigger homes and they can also custom design a home for you. This is a very nice website with plenty of product information.

Want to know what's been happening at Coventry Log Homes? This section highlights the newest items on our website. Here you can find the latest video tours and picture galleries of beautiful log homes and cabins, the latest special offers on our log homes and log cabin packages, and informative and interesting articles that will help you know us and our product better. Thanks for visiting, we hope you enjoy! We are factory direct - so how does that help you? We don't pay dealers a commission; so it saves you money $$$ - We have complete control over the design, pre-cutting of materials, ordering & shipping, so what we say - we do, it's as simple as that. Because we are factory direct we pass on savings that no one can match - period. We pre-cut all logs for your home and that saves thousands on the jobsite - Your builder can simply stack the logs that are numbered and lettered so your home goes up fast - This will save you a lot in construction time and money - Our specially designed machines accurately cut every log and put the special notches on them - The logs are triple checked to ensure you get the right cut.

Coventry Log Homes • 108 South Court Street • Woodsville NH 03785 • Toll Free: (800) 308-7505
Ph: (603) 747-8177 • Fax: (603) 747-3340 • info@coventryloghomes.com

THE ADIRONDACK LEAN-TO COMPANY This company is based in Wilmington, New York. They also make and sell a log cabin kit which can be viewed here.

"A night of sleep in the wilderness, sheltered from the elements in a log lean-to, is part of an Adirondack tradition dating back to simpler times. Though they have been around for hundreds of years, they have not outlived their usefulness. If you have ever spent a day hiking over peaks in the North Country, you may know the comforting sight of a lean-to as you round the last bend at the end of a long expedition. A lean-to can be a refuge, a retreat, a shelter, a lunch spot, an inspiration point, and a home away from home. Now you can begin new traditions near a babbling brook, or perched on your mountain with a view of the landscape. In a solid handcrafted lean-to from the Adirondack Lean-to Company. The inside dimensions of our standard lean-to are 12 feet by 8 feet. This is enough room to comfortably sleep 6 people. The height from the floor to the peak is around 8 feet. Most folks buy a standard kit and then pick the roofing and extras to make their lean-to perfect for them. For more information on roof types, cost, and assembly see pricing."

WESTERN LOG HOME SUPPLY This business sells some really nice looking Log Home kits. They also have an inventory of small Log Cabin kits plus can custom make a unit for you.

Whatever the log styles or log types, American Log Homes painstakingly dries its logs to 15 percent or less moisture content. "You don't have to worry about or allow for the shrinking, settling, or twisting you sometimes get with improperly dried logs," says Clyde. "Our logs are guaranteed." That quality commitment extends to how American Log Homes treats its customers. "We explain everything in minute detail," says Clyde. "We stay with them throughout the process." Adds Jeff Cremer, Clyde's son and company vice president, "We even get questions from people we sold to back in 1982, about how to care for their homes, and we'll help them out and do whatever it takes, also providing the best log home maintenance products for the job".

It is possible to achieve the dream of log-cabin living even when lifestyle needs or budget don't embrace the possibility of a full-scale residence. Mini log cabins capture all the charm of a classic log home on a modest scale ranging from just 80 square feet to a cozy 320 square feet. Ideal as weekend retreats, hunting cabins, commercial campground resort cabins, or even backyard playhouses, workrooms, or storage sheds, they can be built on concrete slabs, piers, or even wooden skids, on any flat spot you can find. Compact though they are, mini cabins can accommodate as much as a bedroom, bath, kitchen, dining nook, and porch in the 14-by-20-foot size; and you can even expand the living space without adding to the footprint by including a loft. They are designed utilizing a special 4" x 6" single tongue and groove log. They can be built on a concrete slab, piers even wooden skids. They can go on just about any flat spot you can find. We supply the kit and all of the hardware you need to assemble the kit.

Western Log Home Supply • 869 Industrial Blvd. • Pueblo West, CO 81007 • Toll Free: 800-518-6256
Ph: 719 547 2135 • Fax: 719 547-3208 • Email: jeff@westernloghomesupply.com

DEIST LOG HOMES This business is based in Wild Rose, Wisconsin. They have some low cost transportable small cabins for sell in their inventory. Most are finished with log siding.

"We build quality into every home. Our top quality logs are all local white or red pine that have air dried for six months to one year. We can ship the following Log Cabin Kits to you almost anywhere in the United States. Kit prices include materials only."

COAST MOUNTAIN LOG HOMES This business is located in Coquitlam BC Canada (British Columbia).

"Coast Mountain Log Homes is a privately owned Canadian company located in Vancouver, British Columbia, one of North America's busiest shipping ports. Our close proximity to shipping routes enables us to ship your log home shell world wide for less cost than other builders. Also, because of our location, we have access to the finest Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir house logs available anywhere, both of which are highly coveted and considered the best building material available. Our log home craftsmen are highly skilled and dedicated to their craft and our building practices the most innovative in the entire industry. We offer a full range of packages from log home shell only, right up to full packages, which include everything needed to completely finish your home. We offer a complete design studio to assist you in custom designing your dream home, as well as a good selection of stock plans. There are no hidden costs at Coast Mountain Log Homes. We stand by our quality and our price! Our log homes are easily shipped world-wide from our construction yard 20 minutes from the Port of Vancouver and 20 minutes from the USA/Canada border crossing at Blaine WA."

PRAIRIE CRAFT SPECIALTIES They build log cabins for campground owners and for consumers as well. Very nice looking units. They even make a small 12' x 12' one room cabin. They are located in Great Falls, MT.

"At Prairie Kraft Specialties we aim to make your dreams come true. Since 1980, Prairie Kraft Specialties has built a tradition of excellence in log cabins through our commitment to quality, technology and craftsmanship. We bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the creation of each and every one of our products. We are a well-established company with a reputation for quality, first-class customer service, and a commitment to excellence. Visit our the picture gallery. A detailed catalog of almost every aspect of our business is available. We welcome your inquiries and we will be glad to furnish references."

HIGH MOUNTAIN LOG HOMES Very nice website with plenty of pictures and pertinent information about their product.

"We build, ship and erect our log home shells anywhere in the world! High Mountain Log Homes is a family-run business with over 40 combined years of experience in the building and log home industry. We specialize in hand-crafted, custom log homes and log cabins using your choice of Lodgepole pine, Engelman spruce or Douglas fir logs with an average mean diameter of 12-16 inches. The majority of our log cabins and homes use the popular "Norwegian Saddle Notch", however the "Wedge Notch", "Diamond Notch" and "Dovetail Notch" are also available. The logs we select are full length with no butt joints and are hand-peeled, hand-scribed, and hand-cut utilizing the Scandinavian full scribe method, allowing each log to be tight fitted to the log below. All of our log homes and cabins are sanded inside and out and all exterior log corners are curled and thoroughly sanded for a decorative finish. We also provide custom features such as mortise and tenon log stairs, log picket railings, archways, log trusses and dormers. On our 20 acre work site located in Clinton B.C. Canada, we are well equipped to make your log home dreams come true. High Mountain Log Homes is happy to ship your log home or log cabin anywhere across Canada, throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Professional assistance is available to help set up your new log home or log cabin on your site. We are experienced in erecting log homes in locations all around North America, including Alaska, California, Colorado, Washington, Idaho, Missouri, Arkansas, Wyoming, New York, Alberta and British Columbia."

TE HUIA LOG HOMES These log homes are not your mama's typical log home. The purveyor has only about 2 or 3 floor models and they are very attractive. I guess he ships anywhere around the world because he mentions using a "shipping container" to transport the prefab home to your site. This business is based in New Zealand.

"Natural by design, the Te Huia Twin Peaks range of natural log homes is a classic 'form follows function' expression of our desire to live within the environment rather than on top of it. A fusion of traditional log building and modern engineering experience, Twin Peaks is a fresh approach to the use of 'whole' hand crafted natural log building. It is simple, contemporary, eco friendly and a tech-smart home which draws architectural inspiration from the Pacific Islands and Asian cultures. The Te Huia Twin Peaks log home can be built with several internal room variations and build options. The ready made log structure is delivered in a shipping container for quick easy re-build on site which any good conventional builder finishes as per easily understood standard building plans."

AMISH BUILT LOG CABINS There are about 5 different styles of pre-fab log cabins shown here. This business based in Kentucky. I like the simple "Cherokee" model best. They deliver out of state. "USA Portable Buildings is a family owned business located in Kentucky. We build the highest quality storage buildings, furniture, gazebos, swingsets and adventure size log cabins available anywhere. Almost all of our products are crafted by Amish and Mennonite craftsmen using the methods that have made the Amish well known for quality. While most of our products are delivered fully built, we can build on site in selected areas and can build larger size buildings."

LOGHOME.COM This site is highly commercial and features all kinds of information about Log Homes and Log Home Living.

Welcome to LogHome.com, the online guide to log homes. Whether your log home is still a dream or whether you are actively planning, building or even living in a log home, you'll find valuable information and resources on LogHome.com. LogHome.com is powered by Log Home Living, Country's Best Log Homes, and much of the archives of Log Home Design, Log Home Design Ideas and Log Homes Illustrated. The collective information from these log home magazines has allowed us to compile a library of information which you can browse by clicking here: Log Homes 101. If you're looking to build a log home get straight to work by checking out these log home plans, custom log homes, log home companies and more.

MONTANA TIMBER STRUCTURES They furnish precut logs for Custom Log Homes and Log Cabins.

"Montana Timber Structures supplies precut notched logs for log homes and log cabins. Since 1989 this family run log/home/log cabin manufacturer has created quality custom log and timber structures, log trusses and log accents for architects, builders and home owners. To accomplish this goal we developed quality precision machinery capable of close tolerances. Our uniquely designed mill can produce lathe turned logs up to 32' in length and 32" in diameter while maintaining a 1/16" tolerance! The payoff is a vastly superior log and a quality over quantity mentality. In addition to an advanced product we also made the promise to keep the relationship with our customers on a personal level and treat all projects with the care they deserve, regardless of size. It is this attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction that has given us the reputation as the best in our business."

WHOLESALE LOG HOMES They specialize in producing pre-cut and slotted or grooved logs for building your own log cabin. Looks like a good idea to me.

Here at Wholesale Log Homes, we sell high quality milled heartwood logs, timbers, finished boards, log siding and log cabin home accessories for log home construction. We sell wholesale, enabling you to save money when you buy directly from us. We do not sacrifice quality for price. We simply eliminate the inflated retail log home company markups. We sell logs and log siding for any log home kits, or log home package. We provide premium logs for log homes and log cabin construction. We strongly advise against buying everything for your log home in a pre-organized package. Shop around, the way you do for everything else you buy for yourself. All-inclusive log home plans, log cabin kits or log cabin home packages may seem convenient, but in the long run they are overpriced and inflexible. At Wholesale Log Homes, you'll get the log cabin home you want, the quality you want, and the best log cabin kit prices in the industry. When you buy from us, you design your log home, and we supply the wholesale logs, timbers, and other specialty items that can't be purchased locally. All non-specialty building supplies, such as doors and windows, can be purchased from a local building products dealer. By buying logs from us and by purchasing other products locally, you save thousands of dollars in delivery and markup costs. Best of all you will have exactly the quality and brands that you want in your log cabins. Not only will your new home meet your budget, but it will meet your specifications as well.

SING LOG HOMES "Welcome to Sing log homes. The most innovative home in the USA. The highest quality home can be achieve with a low budget. Sing log homes has invented numerous patented building materials with our cutting edge simple building method. Sing log homes requires a less skillful work force and less man-hours to build the finest home".

A $100 LOG CABIN This is another one of those great Mother Earth News articles from long ago. You can hardly buy a pizza (3-4 pizzas?) nowadays for a $100!

"An Oregon couple combined love of the land, a wealth of native materials, traditional hand tools, and lots of hard work to build...
Living in a cozy little cabin nestled in the woods is part and parcel of the classic Thoreau-inspired lifestyle most folks dream of now and then. But the romantic vision of log-home life is shattered — for many people — by the sheer cost of such structures, which can be as high as that of equivalent conventional homes. That doesn't have to be the case, however. My wife and I kept down the cash outlay for our "Walden" by gathering most of the materials from the land where our house was to stand, and then building the cabin ourselves, using only hand tools. As a result, our small home cost us only about $100 to construct... and the project was so simple that we're convinced anyone with access to a few basic implements and a good supply of timber could do the same thing".

ALASKA CABINS Here's a unique log home building system for your consideration. Great for either a man or a woman.

Have you been wondering about building your own cabin but are not sure you are ready to undertake a long hard task? Here is a simple method using only 6 foot logs that almost anyone can handle once they are dry. There are many advantages of our construction methods over conventional log construction. The log cabin goes up fast. You don't have to make any fancy cuts or notches. Scribe fit methods take a lot of time even for skilled workers. With this method, all the cuts are square cuts easily accomplished with a chain saw. The short logs also allow for faster construction because no heavy equipment is needed for lifting. One man or woman can move these logs around on their own. If the logs are allowed to dry the weight of each log is significantly reduced. If weight is very important, smaller logs can be used. Since you only need logs that are six feet long, a well treed one acre lot can easily provide enough material to build your walls. The cabin above was built from the logs found on the one acre site. It is not necessary to find a stand of straight, tall timber. Logs of different sizes and even different shapes can be used.

It is even possible to fit crooked logs together with this method without a lot of hassle. Because of the use of on site materials, it is possible in many parts of the country to build this 24X24 cabin for as little as $1,500. That of course means that one must think "low cost" throughout the project. The other costly items are your foundation, floor and roof. If those costs are kept under control, a $1,500 cabin is possible. That would not include any extras of course. The cabin pictured and others like it are being built in Alaska. Our materials costs are significantly higher here. This cabin has a metal roof, heated concrete floor, plumbing, electrical wiring, tongue and groove pine ceiling and a kitchen and bathroom. It cost about $15,000 to build. We can almost say no settling but because different tree species shrink at different rates and different ways we cannot guarantee no settling. However, compared to conventional log construction, the settling is minimal. For most log species, you don't have to even worry about it or allow for settling in the construction. While a normal log cabin will settle several inches during the first few years, this one hardly settles at all. That is because the logs do not shrink along their length but most of the shrinkage is in their width. If you stack a bunch of logs up horizontally as in traditional log building, the accumulated shrinkage of each log on top of each other results in the whole wall settling 1-4 inches depending on the amount of moisture in the logs to begin with. We use spruce logs and can put them up green and still not worry about settling. If we put them up green they do shrink in their width but that does not make the walls settle down. The shrinkage is easily taken up by chinking. Our handbook explains this method and goes into detail on how to handle and join the logs and install windows and doors. We give detailed instructions from the foundation through the roof. We have discontinued publishing of the hard copy (it was $15) but still publish the e-book. For only $8.00 you can order the e-book (It's the same thing, but it saves us postage and time). You can just click on the paypal button here. We will send you the link and the password for you to open up the digital handbook. You will be able to save it on your computer or print it out. This is copyrighted so you do not have permission to sell your copies.

Marty Van Diest • 680 Wildrose Circle • Palmer, Alaska 99645 • Ph: 907-232-7900
marty@valleymarket.com

SPIRIT CABINS These people are selling modular log cabins. "An Instant Cabin! Our Rocky Mountain Cabin is the perfect camping cabin, coming complete with a screened in porch and sleeping loft over the porch, with no setup required".

CABIN KIT HOMES This appears to be a pretty good website and it offers a lot of information about pre-fab cabins which they sell and have a delivery system in place from British Columbia Canada. US headquarters in Greer, Arizona. And they sell cabin kits with smaller size cabins than the one pictured.

Tiny New Log Cabin
This looks like a neat little kit cabin
I do not know who makes it.

Date Last Updated: February 19, 2010