Manufactured Log Homes
An Economical and Convenient Alternative to Hand Cut Logs
There is much debate in the log home community about the differences between manufactured (or milled) logs and hand cut (hewn) logs. Many traditional log home enthusiasts believe that the use of milled logs to build a log home constitutes nothing short of a mortal sin. On the other hand, more progressive log home enthusiasts believe that manufactured log homes are every bit as wonderful as their hand-cut brethren. There are features and benefit unique to both methods of log home construction. Clicking on any of the log home packages below will take you to that plan's page.
Log Home Packages |
Square Footage |
Pine 6x6,6x8 |
Cedar 6x6,6x8 |
Pine 8x6,8x8 |
Cedar 8x6,8x8 |
Manufactured log homes are made from logs that are milled to uniformity. This means that all the logs are produced to the exact specification to meet a specific purpose. Milled logs often require less “special attention” to fit into place and this usually means there is less labor involved in assembling manufactured log homes. This translates to lower labor costs (particularly when you add in the costs associated with having a master craftsman hand cut each log).
Hand cut log homes do offer a unique and distinctive appearance compared to milled logs, but a few log home manufacturers, like Cedar Knoll Log Homes, can custom treat their milled logs with a hand-hewn finish to produce the rough-cut look of hand-hewn logs while still delivering standard sized logs that will help reduce the need for chinking.
