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Building Your Own Log Cabin
What do you imagine when you envision a log cabin,? Something rustic and small that the settlers lived in until more permanent housing could be built? Or, do you imagine the cabins of today, with beautifully designed architecture and sturdy construction meant to stand the test of time and the weather? If you have thought about a cabin as a vacation home you should definitely look at the log models of today. Not only are they well-built, but they are fairly economical and you can even build your own log cabin from a plan that you purchase.
A few basic steps are involved and necessary in building a log cabin, whether you build it yourself or have it built for you. The first step is to find a location. Most cabins are in wooded areas and forests. Find one in a desirable area where the land is available and zoned for residential housing. Also check to make sure that utility service is available and that your lot would be accessible when you want to go there.
Step two is to find a builder or some plans. You can go online to find a builder and also blueprints that are standard or custom-designed. Consider future changes in your family situation when you decide what features will be important in your log cabin. Such as how many bedrooms do you need? Are you going to need lots of storage? What appliances and electronics do you want? How many bathrooms?
Upon having chosen a builder and have in hand the house plans and permits, it is time to lay the foundation. The foundation of your log cabin should be level to avoid cracking and sliding. Find out what precautions should be made due to weather. Any plumbing, etc. should be adequately protected.
Step four is the putting up exterior walls of the log cabin. They are what will give the cabin its shape and character. The logs should be treated to avoid rot and should fit tightly together with some type of sealant in between for insulation and security purposes.
Step five, the roof of the log cabin has to be built. Some cabins have a metallic roof while others have wood or tar paper shingles. The choice is yours. Metal will not rot, but it is not as attractive or as insulating as other roofing material.
Upon the installation of the roof, you can begin work on the interior, windows, etc. If you want log inner walls they may need to be installed at the same time as the exterior walls in order to make a tight connection. If you use drywall, then you can put the walls of your log cabin up later.
Log cabins can be a great investment, not necessarily in resale value, although depending on the market that can be true, it is mainly an investment in the quality of your life and the time you spend with those you love.
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