Log cabins have stood the test of time and they can still be found all over North America and the world.
A summerhouse is one of the oldest types of outdoor recreation buildings.
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.
One of the enduring symbols of American history is the log cabin.
Small log cabins have really come a long way since the frontier days of early America.
There are several variations of cabin types all over the United States. They differ from sizes, roof, number of storys, location of windows and doors.
There are few log cabins that date from the 18th century still standing in the US.
Summerhouses are used to enjoy the beauty of a garden and sometimes become a centre of lavish entertainment.
In the past log cabins were never intended as permanent dwellings and as time passed they were often converted into out buildings for coops, animal shelter or other utilitarian uses.
If you are thinking you want to build a log cabin, then you should seriously consider a log cabin kit which should cost less and take less time to finish.
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