Log Home Plans

Log Home Plans

Log Home Plans

Unique Benefits of Cedar Log Homes

Cedar log homes represent a beautiful form of living space that dates back hundreds of years yet still possesses an appeal for home buyers today.

The benefits of owning a cedar log home especially homes built of Western Red Cedar, go beyond the aesthetic attractions to practical living advantages.

Cedar Log Homes that are properly cared for on a yearly basis can have an impressive life span lasting for centuries. Many cedar log homes used by the initial homeowners are passed on to following generations as a lasting heritage within a family.

It is the innate properties of cedar wood that provides the basis for the durability of cedar log homes. Cedar logs properly maintained are virtually resistant to rot and decay from termite infestation through natural repellants contained within the wood.

Cedar log homes that are well constructed represent one of the most energy efficient structures that can be built.

Because of the mass of the cedar logs themselves, less energy is required to keep the living space warm during cold months. Cedar log homes also provide the perfect cooling environment during warmer months of the year because of the heavy walled nature of these structures.

Maintenance requirements for cedar log homes are minimal but the cedar logs should be maintained properly to ensure a comfortable and long lasting living environment.

One particular aspect of maintenance involves insuring that the cedar wood is protected from deterioration from outside elements.

For optimum protection, the outside walls of a cedar log home should be stained and sealed every three to five years. A good indication that the outside of the home needs to be treated is when water no longer beads along the surface of the exterior walls.

Cedar Log Home Plans can be prepared by a qualified handcrafted log home builder or contractor and when constructed, represent some of the most unique living spaces for homeowners to enjoy.

Many of the visual outcomes produced by using hand hewn cedar logs cannot be replicated in a standard framed home.

For those desiring the country historical atmosphere produced by cedar log living, the options for cedar log home floor plans are numerous. An advantage of having a personalized custom cedar log home plan produced is that the buyer can combine his own desires within the custom finished design.

Western red cedar, which is native to the Pacific Northwest of North Amrerica, is a superior species of wood for log home construction. The beneficial qualities of western red cedar lend it to serving as an exceptional construction material.

Along with its rich and naturally attractive color, western red cedar possesses natural properties that make it especially resistant to cracking, splitting and decay.

Western red cedar log homes carry the advantage of possessing a slight natural aromatic odor produced by the western red cedar wood that freshens the surrounding air.

The unique characteristics of western red cedar also provides excellent insulation properties and resists the warping tendencies that some other types of wood experience over time in log home construction.

The Log Home Plan Book: Favorite Plans, Decor and Advice
The Log Home Plan Book: Favorite Plans, Decor and Advice
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9 3/4 X 9 3/4 In, 128 Pp, 125 color photos, 30 floor plans. Thirty fabulous log home plans-the favorites of builders and designers, selected form across the united states. More than just renderings, each floor plan is illustrated with beautiful color photographs of the landscaped exterior and fully styled interior. Weaving pictures and plans together are valuable information, advice, and planning tips from the people who design and build log homes. Ranging in size and accommodations, they include: *Cabins, Bungalows & Small Abodes. *Family homes, cottages & moderate residences. *Havens, Retreats & Grand Estates.*
Dream Log Homes and Plans
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More people are building log homes than ever before. In fact, according to the Log Home Council (LHC) of the National Association of Home Builders, sales have doubled over the last decade. "Almost 90 percent of these houses are their owners' primary home and 84 percent are built in or near metropolitan areas," says the LHC. Dream Log Homes addresses the design needs of existing and potential log home owners and offers inspiration and advice for adding custom, personal touches.

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100 Best Log Home Floor Plans (100 Best (Krause Publications))
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Surveys show log home floor plans are the favorite sections of industry-leading magazines including Country's Best Log Homes, Luxury Log Homes, Timber Frames, Log Homes Illustrated, and Timber Homes Illustrated. From thick and powerful logs framing the structure, to the rustic, yet classic feel of a log home with a fire in the hearth, there's something magical about a log home. A nod to a simpler time, today's log homes achieve "pioneer" without being primal, and it all begins with the floor plans. Take the time to peruse 100 of the finest log home plans on the market today, accompanied by 300 spectacular exterior and interior color photos in this exciting guide from log home experts. Turn to this guide for inspiration and insight with complete confidence that you're getting the best the industry has to offer."

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Small Log Homes: Storybook Plans and Advice
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Whether you’re planning a starter home or a lifelong retreat, Small Log Homes is an indispensable idea book for planning, building, and outfitting your cabin in the woods or on the prairie. Lush photographs show how log-home owners, builders, and contractors around the country have achieved the richness and warmth of cabin living within the bounds of economy and space management. And all without feeling cramped or hamstrung. For more information about log home building please visit the Author's Website.

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Best Log Home Plans
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The romance of log building has inspired American creativity for centuries. Capturing the romance requires hard work and planning. Featured here are thirty of the most popular floor plans from top handcraft design professionals. Each has been thoughtfully planned to incorporate distinctive quality and timeless design. They take the dreamer beyond the standard contruction drawing and average floor plan to the place of builder/owner. Each stock plan has been evaluated by qualified handcrafted log builders and has undergone numerous space-utilization studies to maximize every square foot.

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House Plans - Log Home Plans for All Budgets
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Log Home Plans Features a broad assortment of beautiful log home plans in a variety of styles and sizes Includes the River Bend Fishing Cabin Collection Features beautiful color photographs

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