Original Log Cabin Homes Ltd.

It is the journey of a lifetime that begins with the dream of designing and owning your very own Original Log Cabin Home. We are the Original Log Cabin Homes and we have been helping people get back to nature and renew their spirit of adventure since 1987.

Taking Precision to a New Level

Our joineries are equipped with the latest technological advancements. A high-tech integrated saw system is at the heart of the operation capable of producing log sizes up to 12-feet-by-12-inches. The most important aspect to know is that we offer the widest variety of log profiles from which you can choose.

Native Species for Original Tastes The Original Log Cabin Homes offers eastern white pine, western red cedar, northern white cedar and bald cypress as our standard species options. We also have many other species available such as redwood, scotch pine, spruce, Douglas fir and more.

Year founded: 1987

Method of production: Manufacturer

Number of homes produced to date: 5000-9999

Number of builders dealers and representatives: 50-99

Wood species: Cypress Douglas fir; Eastern fi;r Eastern spruce; Engelmann spruce; Hemlock; Incense; Cedar; Larch; Lodgepole pine; Oak; Ponderosa pine; Poplar; Red pine; Redwood; Southern yellow pine; Walnut; Western red cedar; White cedar; White pine

How logs are normally dried prior to shipment: Air dried

Average moisture content of logs upon shipment: 16 to 19%

Type(s) of wall logs you offer: Full or solid wall logs; Half log and stud frame walls; Laminated logs; Log siding

Corner notches are: Not cut - all cutting done on job; Totally pre-cut

Solid log gable ends are: Pre-cut to required roofline slope; Square cut - cutting to roofline slope required on job

Available styles of wall log profiles: Flat - inside; Flat - outside; Full round; Hand hewn; Hand peeled; Lap siding; Other; Rectangular; Round - inside; Round - outside; Swedish cope

Heights: 10" & larger

Widths: 10" & larger

Tongue & Groove Styles: Double/Triple

Corner intersection details for available wall log styles: Butt & pass (only one log extends past the intersection); Corner post butt (neither log extends past the intersection); Dovetail Interlock-overlap (both logs extend past the intersection); Notch & pass Saddle notch

Types of fastening devices: Lag screws; Thru-bolts

Types of sealing systems & materials available: Caulking; Chinking; Foam gasket

Types of building code compliances available: Our building system is currently evaluated by a "research report" issued by one or more of the following code agencies: ICBO, BOCA or SBCCI and is listed in that agency's current bulletin.

Other available services: We offer a construction manual and/or videotape to aid customers with erection of their home. We offer a written warranty on all our logs. We offer custom design service.