How to build and look after a log cabin: tips and tricks

A log cabin is already a pretty eco-friendly option for those who want to lessen their impact on the environment. You can create one out of used lumber, choose greener chemicals for the staining and provide a house made from natural materials instead of the drywall used more commonly in houses these days. But if that isn’t as far as you want to take your Earth saving methods it may be time to take things to the next level. Here are ten ways to make your log cabin (check there prefab log cabins) more eco-friendly using alternative energy instead of more harmful fuels.    1.  Join a Green Energy Service - More and more alternative energies are becoming viable and accessible options for people around the world. One of the ways that is happening is through the use of energy services. The... (More)

According to NASA the global temperature has raised 1.7 F with the 17 of the hottest recorded years taking place since 2001. That shows a consistent gain that is truly alarming. While the best thing we can do is reduce emissions and make changes on a mass level, there are also ways that we can do our part as individuals to help save our planet and reverse some of the damage caused by global warming. One place to start is in the homes we choose to buy. Can a Log Cabin Be Green? It used to be that buying a log cabin was a serious resource suck. One of the reasons we switched to using drywall and plastic sheeting was because felling trees to make into houses was such a serious problem in our dwindling forests. That doesn’t even take the chemicals used to stain and seal that wood into accou... (More)

As a natural material, wood tends to rot when it gets exposed to weather elements. Rotting is a biochemical process which leads to color change, mass reduction and gradual deterioration. However, this process can be halted when a tree is turned into building material and treated. Below are 9 reasons why it is advised to treat a log cabin  with antiseptics. 1. Wood antiseptic applied on the wood ensures that the wood does not rot. The requirements for different items made of wood are different – whether it is furniture, building material, or paper. When it comes to building material it is essential to treat it on a regular basis with wood preserver or apply wood antiseptics. When treated with antiseptics, a wooden house will last for much longer. 2. Insects protection. As a natural mat... (More)

The internal decoration of a log cabin goes hand in hand with the actual building of the cabin. As logs function perfectly for internal and external decoration, there is not much need for additional finishing. No doubt a wide range of external finishing can be used, for example polyvinyl chloride, upholstery, wallpaper, paint, tiles, along with many more. They all work fine but there is no doubt that the natural look of a log cabin will be lost, at least to a certain extent. Probably one of the biggest advantages of a log cabin is its natural look, which makes it look more cozy and warmer. In order to achieve this, the application of any special finishing is not recommended for the inside of the log cabin. Modern finishing will add an urban touch to the interior, so it is more appropriate... (More)

Log cabins do not require any special finish: the natural texture of the wood gives a perfect decoration to the cabin. Moreover, since it is made from natural material, a log cabin 'breathes' and allows you to breathe freely and to avoid any feeling of being suffocated. Once the cabin has been erected, it needs to be treated and painted. Once the cabin has been coated with wood preserver and painted, you can be sure that it is protected from moisture, insects and fungus. It is highly recommended that this procedure is repeated on a regular basis, for example, annually. Obviously, once it has been painted it will also look more attractive. When it comes to the interior walls, they can be protected with oil. Oil makes the structure of the wood more vivid, protects it from soiling and unlik... (More)

Working on a project with a log cabin might be a very long and exhausting process, yet it is important to pick all of the components of the cabin carefully. Once the material for the cabin itself has been chosen we ought to mention the importance of the roof covering, as this is a crucial part of the building. The main concern here is really which material to go for. We already know that a log cabin is a nature friendly structure and so the roofing should be! Below we will discuss what we believe to be the best covering – felt roof shingles. You have probably heard about roof shingles even though you have not investigated log cabins much. It’s not surprising to us at all as this type of roofing is surely one of the most known roof coverings, usually based on fiberglass or SBS modified... (More)