Concrete Log Homes: An Unusual Type Of Log Cabin

If you're comparing the characteristics between concrete log homes and traditional log homes, it's fair to say that with log homes made of wood, you have to worry about mold, rot, insects, and fire -- over time. But with concrete log homes you do not. Nor do you have to apply stain to the home's exterior every few years. And, since you don't have to chop down any trees for concrete log homes, concrete log homes are also considered to be environmentally-friendly.

All These Delays & Changes May Actually Be A GOOD Thing...

It's been about 2 years since we started the process of building our log home. We had the land picked out, the bank picked out, the GC picked out, the builder picked out, the logs picked out, the floorplan designed the way we wanted it, and we even started clearing the land. Then why isn't our log home done yet? Why haven't we even raised the first log yet?

See What Your Log Home Would Look Like With Different Colors Of Stains, Chinks, Decks & Trim

Weatherall has a fun -- and FREE -- program you can download to see what your log home would look like with different color schemes. Yep, change the stain color on the logs, the deck, the trim work. Change the color of the chinking -- if any. You can even change the style and color of the roof. Download Weatherall Color Viewer here.

Which Is Best?... A Basement Garage, A Separate Attached Garage, Or A Detached Garage?

I learned a few things about the differences between attached garages vs detached garages vs basement garages. Here's what I found...

See How We Incorporated The Craftsman / Arts & Crafts Style Into Our Log Home Bungalow

Without a doubt, our log home will be more like a bungalow with some interesting angles, curves & unique hardware, rather than purely straight lines and squares. But it wasn't until we started fine-tuning the details like a big wooden speakeasy door with a dentil shelf -- Arts & Crafts; prairie style windows -- Craftsman; tapered columns and wide steps on the porches -- bungalow that we even realized we were gravitating toward the Craftsman style of home architecture and decor which encompasses all of these things, and more.

Unique Features & Design Elements Found In An Arts & Crafts Style Home Or Craftsman Bungalow

Here are some easy ways to spot a Craftsman style home... What to look for and what to include if you wish to build a Craftsman style home or an Arts & Crafts style log home.

History And Examples Of Craftsman / Arts & Crafts Style Log Homes

Read about one of the first log homes built in the Craftsman or Arts & Crafts style here. Then examine pictures of actual log homes built to incorporate many of the same features... in effect, they are log home bungalows.

Our Master Bathroom & Spa Shower Plans

In our master bathroom, there is a floating wall in the center, which serves as the base for a sink on either side. One is a 'shaving sink' to accommodate Jim's daily ritual. The other is a wide-top pedestal sink. In the shower area, there is also a corner seating bench, a window for air and natural light, 2 built-in niches for shower supplies, and some ceramic/tile towel hooks at the entrance to the shower.

Pre-Cast Basement Walls & Foundation From Superior Walls

We are considering using Superior Walls for concrete walls in the basement of our log home. Superior Walls are a pre-cast -- not pre-fab -- concrete foundation and insulated wall system. These basement walls are the BEST if you're wanting an energy-efficient home.

Knowledge Is Power!

I went to the Nashville Home and Remodeling Show this weekend. While it's not a log home show, it had all of the key vendors I was most interested in seeing. Here's what I've learned about going to shows like this...