Modular
log homesare made of even, standardized mill logs which are easy to put
together. Essentially, a mill log is one which has passed through a saw mill.
Generally, the wood used in mill logs is pine, fir, cedar or spruce of which
pine is the least expensive. However, the Western red cedar is considered to be
the superior species to use in modular log cabins because of its durability and
resistance to decay and corrosion. However, it is the most costly as compared
to other wood species.
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Modular
log homesare a recent addition to the log cabin industry. Log houses are a long
standing tradition for many areas of the country. The most traditional method
of construction is to custom build them on site by hand. When labor costs put
this method beyond the reach of many potential home owners the industry began
offering kits to build homes with. While kits reduced the costs, the results
were not what many people wanted. Blue Ridge Log Cabins' answer to both of
these problems was the introduction of modular construction to the industry.
Modular
log homesare not limited to a few styles and floor plans anymore. Of the top 3
manufacturers only, you would have a choice of over 100 styles and floor plans
and each company allows for customization (obviously at an additional cost) if
you are not 100% happy with the base plan. You can get round logs or
rectangular logs with log on log style, different log sidding, dovetail
corners, gable overhangs, you can definitely get "the look" of a
traditional log home without the need to spend the money.
