Longer lumber lead times, including timber products for use in log homes, have become the norm. Learn how Northern Log Supply continues to stay ahead of the curve.
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Why Spring is the Best Time to Build a Log Home
The best time to build a log home or execute building plans comes during the spring season. Learn why, and how we can help, from Northern Log Supply
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Log Cabin Exterior Ideas to Add a Unique Look
Enjoying a log home or cabin doesn’t mean a lack of choice on its appearance. Here are six log cabin exterior ideas to add unique touches to your structure.
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The Benefits of Cedar Shake Siding
When you choose cedar shake siding for your log home, you create a breathtaking look that is the perfect balance of rustic and contemporary design.
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Rustic Design: Reclaimed Wood vs. Distressed Wood
There isn’t much that can evoke the feeling of a warm welcome quite like a rustic log cabin. The inviting, natural beauty of pine, cedar, and douglas fir brings a touch of the outdoors in and creates the perfect backdrop for family dinner, birthday celebrations, and cozy nights beside the fireplace.
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How to Prepare Your Log Cabin for Winter
With the colder months just around the corner, it is time to prep your log cabin to withstand the harsh conditions of winter. Without routine maintenance, freezing temperatures, harsh winds, and heavy snowball can wreak havoc inside and outside your log home.
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How to Build a Log Cabin
Who wouldn’t want a log cabin to retreat to on a chilly winter night or a sunny summer afternoon? These iconic structures continue to grow in popularity as manufacturing capabilities and building
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The Benefits of Building with White Pine
Eastern White Pine trees are one of the most widely used wood sources for construction across the United States, and with good reason.
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What Builders Need to Know About Log Home Maintenance
Learn how smart design, material choices, and installation practices reduce log home maintenance issues. A contractor-focused guide to improving durability, lowering costs, and avoiding callbacks.
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The Benefits of Building with Douglas Fir
Considered one of the most resilient woods available, Douglas Fir is used across the globe for its versatility. Save time and money when you learn how to incorporate it into your next building project!
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Cost-Saving Tips for Building a Log Home
Log cabins are beautiful, but can come at a steep price if you aren’t careful. Here are some cost-saving tips to help make your dream of owning a log cabin home a reality.
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Log Cabin Notches for Beginners
There’s a lot to consider when building a log home. But we’re here to help every step of the way. When it comes to deciding which notch to use in the wood, there are many options to consider with pros and cons to each.
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