In case of log homes with two storeys, the collar tiles, roof structures and the upper potions of cabins should be inspected.

Be careful of long delivery times. It is possible to do a credit check on the log cabin company selling you the cabin and there are websites that check a company's financial status.

Planning permission isn't normally needed for small log cabins as long as it is 5 meters away from the main property, does not exceed more than 50% of your total garden area and is less than 4 meters in height.

Log cabins are a fantastic way to offer additional accommodation to visiting guests.

At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, a number of log cabins began to be constructed as a part of the United States Park Service, most of which were built as per the Adirondack style.

Log cabins have stood the test of time and they can still be found all over North America and the world.

Log cabins are much cheaper to build and maintain than bricks and mortar buildings, and add a wonderful touch with their wood materials and traditional construction techniques.

Two common styles of log cabins, classified on the basis of the style of their roofs, are the purlin style and the gable style.

Logs used for building a cabin can not be picked on a random basis. They need to be selected carefully as logs with only a few knots are preferred, as such logs can be smoothed easily with a bit of whittling.

Small log cabins have really come a long way since the frontier days of early America.