Wood & Logs
As you're planning your log home or cabin, are you looking for a darker wood or a lighter wood? Do you want a knotty grain or a smoother finish? There are many log and wood options to choose from when buying or building a log home or log cabin. Here's a look at some of the options for wood species, log styles, log treatments and more for log homes.
The Importance of Log Profiles in Design
Shape and corner systems are not only essential to log home construction; they make a design statement.
Crash Course: Handcrafted Log Homes
Here's what sets these iconic log homes apart.
This Book is the Ultimate Guide to Reclaimed Wood
A must-read for log home lovers.
The Lowdown on Hybrids
Most likely you are going to build a hybrid log or timber home.
The Difference Between Machine-Milled and Handcrafted Log Homes
A quick guide on the difference between machine-milled and handcrafted log homes. Find out which building process works for you!
How Logs Become Walls
Not quite sure how a log home becomes a log home? Here's a basic guide on the whole process!
The Ultimate Log Home Wood Guide
Learn more about the ins and outs of wood species, their characteristics and what it takes to make them part of your log home.
Why You Need to Seal Your Log Ends
Logs soak up moisture and can cause rot. Learn about the sealing process and more.
Degraded Wood? Here's How to Fix It
If your log home exterior has degraded wood, we have a few methods to getting the wood to look like new again.
Heart Wood vs Sap Wood: What Does It Mean?
What does heart wood and sap wood mean for your house?
What Does Early Wood and Late Wood Mean?
Learn about early wood and late wood so you pick the best type of log for your dream home.
The Importance of Log Strength for Your Home
Learn about the importance of a strong log so you pick the best wood for your home.
5 Reasons to Buy Reclaimed Hardwood
The experts at Peachey Hardwood Flooring share their top five reasons to choose reclaimed hardwood flooring.
Large Logs Make a Cozy Log Home
Commanding large-diameter logs make for a surprisingly cozy log home along Georgia’s Lake Blue Ridge.
Log Home Package/Kit Options
A la carte or all-inclusive — buying a log home starts with the parts of the log home package/kit.
Profiles, Interfaces and Corner Styles for Log Homes
When selecting the size, shape and look of the logs, the log home buyer is spoiled for choice. Here’s how to navigate your log profile and corner style options.
Popular Log Home Wood Species
A sampling of popular log home wood species and their attributes.