Sometimes simplicity is the best solution. Meadowlark Log Homes Montana Rancher Loghomes is a good example. It has an extensive history, with deep Amish roots. The owners constructed their first log home in the 1970s. From there, their passion for cabins and log houses grew. Today, more log cabins will be built. The company was selected to restore Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier Park, which is one of its most famous lodges. All of the old wooden railings had been replaced by cedar. It was a fun task and it will remain a memory of the past lodge for many, many years. This company constructed a log home of about 1900 square feet in 1981. The company also constructed a log-house of 7,000 square foot with 10 rooms in 1992. Even a wall made of logs was impressive.
These are very energy efficient. To build a wall that is well insulated, a flat-on-flat building system can be used. The system includes tape insulation and chinking. The log home can be kept warm in winter or cool in summer. The Log Homes Council (LHC) and the British Columbia Log & Timber Building Association are also members of the company (LTBIA). The LHC claims that log homes are environmentally-friendly and more energy efficient. The log homes can also last many decades. Log houses were built as far back as the 1600s by pioneers. It saves both money and resource by not having to rebuild wood houses. Also, it is eco-friendly. After a log-home or another wooden structure is destroyed, you can use the wood for design and furniture.
It would look beautiful anywhere. This log house would look great in any environment, be it in the forest or country. Its sunburst over the porch and front entrance is a stunning feature of its front profile. Beautiful and round logs are modeled exactly after the typical log cabin. It is here that the home enters. The area measuring 15′ by 13′ measures this. It is roughly equal in size to the living area. The kitchen is open to the main living space, which creates a spacious and open environment. On one side of the master bedroom is a bathroom ensuite, while the bathroom for the second bedroom can be found on the opposite. This creates an attractive profile for the walls of both the interior and exterior. Main floor area is 1,176 square foot. This home has an enclosed porch that measures 336 square foot. It is only 32 square feet. The cathedral ceiling of the living room opens the space up and shows the beauty log homes. Pre-Assembled log packs cost $41,906
The log home kit has been created by Meadowlark Log Homes.