Posts tagged "log home"

11 Log Home Design Ideas For Your Next Project

January 20, 2019
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Over the past few years, we’ve started to see a shift in home design go from conventional to log homes. A survey by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) even found that the sale of log and timber homes has increased by more than 15 percent over the past eight years.

These 5 Rooms Look Great with Log Siding

June 3, 2019
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Think log siding is just for the exterior of your cabin? Think again. Installing log siding indoors can help create a natural lodge look throughout your home that complements your exterior siding. Not to mention, log siding is easy to install and maintain. Here are some popular places we’ve seen homeowners install interior log siding.

Wisconsin Log Home Made with Northern Log Supply Products

June 26, 2019
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A common challenge for many general contractors, like Dan Streble, is finding a log cabin wood supplier with high-quality products and top-notch customer service.

Air Vs. Kiln-Dried Logs: Which is Better?

August 14, 2019
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Every log home starts with a freshly cut tree. These “green” logs, as they’re called, look and feel wet and contain lots of moisture. In order for the wood to be ready to be used for siding, railing, staircases, or trusses, it needs time to dry out, so it’s stable in size and grade.

Log Home vs Timber Frame: What’s the Difference?

September 30, 2019
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There are two main styles of log homes: full log home and timber frame home. Think of these two styles as cousins—similar as in they’re both in the log home family, but different in build and appearance.

Should You Build or Buy a Log Home?

October 20, 2019
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Over the past few years, log homes have become a popular trend among home buyers. According to a survey by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the sale of log and timber homes has increased by more than 15 percent over the past eight years.

How to Prepare Your Log Home for Winter

December 8, 2019
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With the seasons changing, log home owners need to brace themselves for the harsh winter months ahead. This time of year tends to bring a lot of precipitation, and the freezing conditions can be especially hard on log homes.

Choosing the Best Logs and Styles for Your Log Home

May 29, 2020
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Wood species, corners, log size, hewing, installation and finishing can create different styles of log homes. Use this guide to decide on a log home style.

5 Log Cabin Kitchen Design Ideas

July 26, 2020
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Check out our gallery of log cabin kitchens, showcasing a variety of designs, finishes, countertops, and cabinet styles.

Why Big Box Stores May Not be Best for Home Improvement Projects

January 20, 2021
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Here’s why you should choose a specialty wood supplier like Northern Log over the big guys when it comes to home improvement and renovation projects.

What You Need to Know: Log Home Maintenance

August 17, 2021
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If your dream is to own a log cabin, you have probably come across a myth or two about how difficult they are to maintain. The truth is, with a little forethought and regularly scheduled maintenance,

Rustic Design: Reclaimed Wood vs. Distressed Wood

November 11, 2021
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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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