Log & Timber Home Living magazine is the ultimate guide to log, timber and hybrid homes. Expect expert advice on everything from floor plan design to materials and maintenance, as well as inspiring home tours, decorating ideas and more!
dpeak@aimmedia.com I recently read several articles about a newly discovered use for the tech darling of the moment, 3-D printing: houses. The idea both intrigued me and gave me pause. Here’s the scoop. A Texas-based company has developed a machine that they claim can “print” the walls of a 600- to 800-square-foot permitted house in 24 to 48 hours for less than $4,000. These walls are made of layer after layer of extruded concrete, creating an effect equivalent to a gray birthday cake. The company also says that thanks to the speed of the printing process, reduced labor requirements and low cost, they’ve developed a way to provide housing to the poorest countries and underdeveloped areas around the world. According to reports, they are working with habitat charities to accomplish…
Find more exceptional log homes on pages 40, 60 and 91. Revisiting our favourite homes from the past 35 Years!…
From the simple and utilitarian log cabins of frontier lore to 21st century luxury living, log homes have been part of the American landscape for hundreds of years. Now entering its 41st year of operation, the Log and Timber Homes Council strives to celebrate and protect log home living for generations to come. “Council members are true stewards of the log and timber home industry,” says Robert Wrightman, chief executive officer of True North Log Homes and the 2018 chairman of the Log and Timber Homes Council, part of the National Association of Home Builders. “Whether conducting consumer education initiatives or ensuring log homes are protected in today’s building codes, member-companies are at the forefront of our industry.” Representing North American log and timber home manufacturers, members voluntarily pledge to:…
Who doesn’t? To celebrate Log Homes Month, Coventry Log Homes is giving away a log home package to one very lucky reader, and it could be you! “The Swiftwater,” a 1,140-square-foot, open-concept design, has loads of potential. The cathedral ceiling over the living room and kitchen makes the smaller floor plan feel spacious and inviting. The standard glass package is designed to usher in lots of natural light, as well as views of the great outdoors. Two bedrooms and a loft lend plenty of sleeping quarters to this home, while the covered porch and large, open deck add sought-after outdoor living space. The logs are 6-by-8-inch pine milled to a “D” profile with an interlocking, pre-cut corner system. Each one of the logs is kiln-dried and graded to the Log…
In a world of “here today, gone tomorrow” commerce, keeping any company going for a decade is an accomplishment. But 40 years in business? Now that’s something to crow about. Ripley, West Virginia-based Appalachian Log Structures is proudly celebrating its 40th anniversary, providing beautiful log homes to eager owners across the United States and internationally. “The ambience of a log home is a dramatic departure from the average stick-built house,” states Douglas Parsons, President of Appalachian Log Structures. “The evolution of energy-efficient building components and Appalachian’s pressure-treating process, combined with the distinctive attributes of wood as a natural insulator, make today’s modern log home highly desirable.” Delivering more than 4,000 precut log home packages to date, the company specializes in custom-designed log homes, cabins and commercial structures for buyers looking…
There’s been a lot of talk lately about exotic wood. It intrigues buyers and creative home builders, and that curiosity leads to questions. Why is it more expensive? Is it sustainable? What’s so “premium” about it anyway? There are hundreds of wood species that fall under the “exotic” label, each bearing its own appeal and unique history. To get a better understanding of exotic woods’ variances and of the journey from foreign forest to your domestic domicile, we spoke with Dan Ivancic, director of marketing for Advantage Lumber. He’s been supplying exotic-wood decking since 1992 and is here to clear up our questions. LHL: Obviously, exotic hardwoods are more expensive than traditional options, like common domestic species or pressure-treated lumber. What are the cost benefits to choosing an exotic species?…
