Why a Log Home?

What makes a log home so special? Is it the security and strength of the massive timbers and beams? Or maybe the beautiful warm color and intricate grain of the wood itself? Or possibly, it is the feeling of carrying on an old tradition?

We believe the reasons are many.  From the comfortable and relaxing feeling they offer to the strength and beauty from the inside out. If that’s not enough, we’ve added a few additional reasons to love log homes.

Log homes are “ healthy” and good for the environment. They minimize construction waste and the carbon footprint left by traditional planed 2×4’s. Often companies will use standing dead trees and recycle the waste from milling into mulch.

Log cabin homes are uniquely designed to help you stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. When properly built and maintained, a log home can meet or exceed today’s strict energy codes. R-value, combined with the thermal mass of a log wall, a tight sealant system and high-quality roof insulation, windows and doors will increase comfort while decreasing your energy consumption.

A log home is a solid investment. As made clear by their enduring popularity, owning a log home will always be in-style. With the right maintenance and construction techniques, a log cabin can last for generations. Durable log houses use strong and long-lasting wood species and there are numerous wood species to choose from, based on your needs and preferences and where you live. Additionally, here are wood treatments that could make your log cabin extra durable and resistant to rotting and other damage from the elements.

There is also the more personable side. The feeling of being connected to the past, living “off the grid” as they say, and the aesthetically pleasing view, just to name a few.

Whatever your reasons, there is an abundant pride in log home ownership.  The team at 888 Log Guys have the same pride knowing, through restorations, we help contribute to maintaining the beauty of this time-honored tradition.