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.
Reclaimed wood is a durable and unique material to use for wood flooring in your log home. Here's what to look for.
Find the perfect exotic wood decking material for the outdoor living spaces on log homes.
How your logs intersect at the corner is one of the most defining features of your home. Consult this log home corner profile style guide to learn more about popular styles of log home corners.
Learn the differences between handcrafted and milled logs.
A look at some of the no-fuss wood treatment options available for preserving your home's logs.
The variety of wood species to choose from can make your head spin. Cedar, pine, spruce and douglas fir are all fine choices—but what are the core differences between these common wood species used to build log homes?
Explore 4 of the most popular options for covering the exterior of your timber home.
Some considerations to keep in mind when selecting the wood species for your log home, plus the details on 23 common species ch...
Your log home's interior walls can reflect your taste and style.
Learn about the different types of log home kits, how to choose a manufacturer and the cost of building a log cabin.
