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with permission of The Canadian Real Estate Association.
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Log Houses and Timber Frame Homes
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Log houses and
timber frame homes are ideal for building on
country properties. The use of natural
products in log houses makes a perfect blend
with
the property surrounding the home - ideal
for waterfront, ranches & farms or
residential lots.
There are many construction methods for log
houses being built by professional builders.
The most common is the scribe method where
the logs are fit tightly together, one on
top of the other. The traditional corners
are called dove tail where they fit together
like a puzzle, but there are many other
types. Often the builders will use this
portion of the building as their “trademark”
where they use different lengths, carving or
other interesting techniques to give the log
home character.
Another type of log house being constructed
is squared timbers. The log is either cut on
all 4 sides for a timber frame look, or cut
on two sides, leaving a rounded portion
inside and out. There is insulation applied
between the logs, then high tech chinking is
applied making a beautiful finish. These
homes are typically a little less expensive
than conventional log houses.
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Interior and
exterior finishing of the walls of log
houses is simple – just a little
preservative or stain is applied. Finishing
the inside rooms can be a little challenging
as you are not working with a square wall,
but the decorating possibilities are
endless. Openings for windows and doors in
log houses must be cut a little more that
usual to allow for shrinking of the logs.
Log houses are typically warm in the winter
and cool in the summer as the thick log
walls provide very good insulation.
Timber frame homes have many things in
common with log houses, offering a natural
look and wonderful open spaces. The timber
joints that make up the homes become focal
points presented like a work of art. Between
the logs are smooth walls of any texture
desired so interior finishing is a little
more conventional.
The interiors and entrances of log houses
and timber frame homes often have logs
carved like birds or animals, seeming to
greet your guests. There has been extensive
us of logs with the roots still attached,
peeled, varnished and built into central
areas for an interesting look. Railings are
often thin peeled and varnished poles used
on balconies, staircases and porches that
make an authentic finishing touch.
The floors of log houses and timber frame
homes blend in with the construction
perfectly when they constructed from wood.
From wide planks to the finest oak flooring,
wood is a great compliment to the log walls.
Many homes are built with tile floors
(optional in floor heating) and this natural
look also goes very well with the logs.
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Pictures courtesy of
Pioneer Log Homes |
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All
conventional roofing products can be applied
to log houses or timber frame homes. High
end homes boast copper roofs, the use of
tile, metal, asphalt shingle or cedar shakes
is more common. Doors are usually wood or
metal painted natural colours, and can lend
a lot of aesthetic value to the building.
There are many qualified builders of log
houses and timber frame homes. Look to the
yellow pages or internet and speak to a
professional builder who usually have home
plans available.
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