You Should See This 729 Sqft Rustic Log Cabin

Explore the Rustic Charm of a Log Cabin

Step inside this rustic log cabin located in Portland, Maine that recently sold. You'll be inspired by both the interior and exterior of this cabin which feels like you've stepped back in time. The cabin has a stone fireplace, with stonework around the cabin, and a fenced-in backyard. When you step inside you will love the big stone fireplace, perfect for those cozy evenings around the fire. The cabin has a dining room and a country kitchen. The back of the cabin has a covered porch with furniture providing the perfect place to sit back, listen to some music, or relax.

The Timelessness of Log Cabins

Long Lasting. Log homes still in use in Europe routinely date back more than 800 years. And one log-constructed church in Russia is reportedly more than 1,700 years sold. Log Cabins have been around for a very long time. There are log cabins that are still standing which date back hundreds of years. Living in a log cabin invokes a sense of calmness, peace, and solitude that helps you escape, if only for a few moments. If you are thinking of buying or building a log home the following are some of the benefits to consider.

Efficient Construction Methods

Fast Framing. If you choose to build a log home with a precut and pre-drilled log system or a handcrafted home, the shell of your log home can be framed on site faster than conventional stick framing, which will reduce the likelihood of weather-related damages or mold and mildew issues. With the right builders and building system, it can be weather-tight in as little as two weeks, for an average-sized home. In conventional home construction, your home is exposed to the elements for far longer, which could lead to mold issues within the framing of the home, where it can thrive undetected for years.

Durability Against the Elements

Withstand Mother Nature. There are countless stories of log homes successfully weathering the worst weather Mother Nature can throw at them, including the 2005 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Energy Efficiency of Log Homes

Energy Efficient. Energy efficiency is important to consider when building a home. One of the best features of a log cabin is that when you heat the logs they radiate warmth back into the room which increases energy efficiency. In warmer climates, this works in reverse so when the sun is beating down on the exterior of the log home it doesn't transfer that heat to the interior. This means a cooler temperature in the summer and warmer in the winter. This is known as thermal mass, a natural property of the logs that helps keep inside temperatures of log homes comfortable in all seasons. This allows log walls to collect and store energy, then radiate it back into the home.

Environmental Benefits of Log Cabins

Trees Are a Renewable Resource. Trees are renewable, which makes log cabins start green. Other building materials which require significant processing can be harmful to the environment. Log cabins are also easier to build and require fewer building materials than conventional homes. If you think about it when you build a log cabin the logs act as your exterior walls, interior walls, and insulation all in one.