The very first log cabins in the United States were built by the Swedes approximately around the year 1638 in the area that has come to be known as Wilmington, Delaware.
Log cabins are houses with very simple designs that are particularly popular in the northern hemisphere.
Log cabins are renowned for their energy efficiency as timber is an excellent insulator - a 2.5cm log has a better thermal resistance than an 11.4cm brick, because the thousands of tiny air pockets trapped in every square inch of the wood's structure slow the transfer of heat though the log.
Currently, more and more people are choosing log cabins/houses to be their homes. It is fast becoming popular among the more practical ones and even for those with money.
The best log cabins now have double glazing.
Not only are Swedish log houses and log cabins beautiful and stylish, but VAT may be reclaimed on 'new build' houses so they are even more affordable.
Most log cabins before were built with logs horizontally laid and connected at the ends with notches. Some use nails instead of notches, but the latter is still better.
Today, Americans are still rediscovering and improving the natural lifestyle and designs of log cabins.
Confident DIY enthusiasts and anyone involved in the construction industry can build and maintain their own log cabins quite easily.
Log cabins are a great investment and with the right rental company, a great deal of money can be made.
The choice of log cabins is growing as more people realize they can act as an extension for the home. 8th September, 2009
There are more and more varieties of log cabins for sale these days to meet the ever increasing public demand for these products. 20th September, 2009
Log cabins are fun and exciting to decorate. You do not have to get a degree in interior design, all you have to do is imagine and be creative. 30th September, 2009
A log cabin is both attractive and cheaper than any traditional home. 12th September, 2009
Log cabins have been around for thousands of years. They are commonly associated with the United States of America and remain popular in today's modern world. 24th August, 2009
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