Comments on: Brief History and Information About Log Cabin http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:03:08 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Bloodshoteyes420 http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Bloodshoteyes420 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:31:42 +0000 http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/#comment-114 make the notches deeper so it sits tighter if your building it and if you come across a cabin chink it with clay or moss what every you have around to seal it up make the notches deeper so it sits tighter if your building it and if you come across a cabin chink it with clay or moss what every you have around to seal it up

]]> By: wbsnakes http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/comment-page-1/#comment-113 wbsnakes Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:36:41 +0000 http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/#comment-113 nice sharp axe what brand? nice sharp axe what brand?

]]> By: jessicaerskine http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/comment-page-1/#comment-117 jessicaerskine Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:19:31 +0000 http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/#comment-117 thank you for this! I am making a log cabin and needed to know a better way to notch the logs out, I was just doing it with a mallet and scraper thing. It was awful! thank you for this! I am making a log cabin and needed to know a better way to notch the logs out, I was just doing it with a mallet and scraper thing. It was awful!

]]> By: softballchick_42005 http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/comment-page-1/#comment-121 softballchick_42005 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:49:53 +0000 http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/#comment-121 I like the fact that answer number one is pretty OPEN in his statments. TO accurately define your prices/end costs, it seems to me (with all dur respect) you already have so much of what you need regarding resources, to get PRICES. Without knowing at all,,,the "LAY OF THE LAND" I'd probably go with a "daylight" basement" AND honestly 2200 sq. ft. is hardly a CABIN. SIGH. I see and get in e mail Every day,,,BUILD TO SHELL...NC cabins for less that 100 K. I so want to assume you could double that to finish. Another thing I might ask is WHY do you need a LOAN to finish? No offense to you certainly,,, OR the KIT provider, but you don't mention WHERE? IE: 35 miles East of Ashville? Etc,,, OR if you already OWN the land? IF you happened to own the land,,, the loan could be negotiated with it as collateral. Once more, and with all due respect...FINISH might be relative, as it FITS some liveable plan you have, and could easily take 18 to 24 months? Finally, and I hope I haven't offended you. ANYONE doing any work, and depending on zoning and code issues, better be ready to back up any liability "DADDY" or not. No one here who answers can know your families commeitment, or a time frame for you A_Lone.Wolf@yahoo.com Steven Wolf I like the fact that answer number one is pretty OPEN in his statments. TO accurately define your prices/end costs, it seems to me (with all dur respect) you already have so much of what you need regarding resources, to get PRICES.

Without knowing at all,,,the "LAY OF THE LAND" I'd probably go with a "daylight" basement" AND honestly 2200 sq. ft. is hardly a CABIN. SIGH. I see and get in e mail Every day,,,BUILD TO SHELL…NC cabins for less that 100 K. I so want to assume you could double that to finish.

Another thing I might ask is WHY do you need a LOAN to finish? No offense to you certainly,,, OR the KIT provider, but you don't mention WHERE? IE: 35 miles East of Ashville? Etc,,, OR if you already OWN the land? IF you happened to own the land,,, the loan could be negotiated with it as collateral.

Once more, and with all due respect…FINISH might be relative, as it FITS some liveable plan you have, and could easily take 18 to 24 months?

Finally, and I hope I haven't offended you. ANYONE doing any work, and depending on zoning and code issues, better be ready to back up any liability "DADDY" or not.

No one here who answers can know your families commeitment, or a time frame for you

A_Lone.Wolf@yahoo.com
Steven Wolf

]]> By: laneacowgirl........... http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/comment-page-1/#comment-125 laneacowgirl........... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:50:28 +0000 http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/#comment-125 There are always Cabin rentals available at the various Illinois KOA's Here's where in Illinois they have KOA cabin rentals. Benton KOA 1 Room Kamping Kabins Casey KOA 1 Room Kamping Kabins Chicago Northwest KOA 1 Room Kamping Kabins Kankakee South KOA 1 Room Kamping Kabins LaSalle / Peru KOA 1 Room Kamping Kabins Lena KOA 1 and 2 Room Kamping Kabins Also: Deluxe Kamping Kottages, Kamping Lodges Rock Island / Quad Cities KOA 1 and 2 Room Kamping Kabins Springfield KOA 1 Room Kamping Kabins Happy Travels!!!!! There are always Cabin rentals available at the various Illinois KOA's

Here's where in Illinois they have KOA cabin rentals.

Benton KOA
1 Room Kamping Kabins
Casey KOA
1 Room Kamping Kabins
Chicago Northwest KOA
1 Room Kamping Kabins
Kankakee South KOA
1 Room Kamping Kabins
LaSalle / Peru KOA
1 Room Kamping Kabins
Lena KOA
1 and 2 Room Kamping Kabins
Also: Deluxe Kamping Kottages, Kamping Lodges
Rock Island / Quad Cities KOA
1 and 2 Room Kamping Kabins
Springfield KOA
1 Room Kamping Kabins

Happy Travels!!!!!

]]> By: dirtTdude http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/comment-page-1/#comment-116 dirtTdude Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:06:27 +0000 http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/#comment-116 depending on the species of tree you are using there are several techniques that you can use to cut out your saddle notches, my cabin is made out of doug fir so i cut vertical cuts to a depth to match the scribed line then i rough cut with an axe then chiseled out high spots to form a perfect fit. hope to see pics of your cabin! depending on the species of tree you are using there are several techniques that you can use to cut out your saddle notches, my cabin is made out of doug fir so i cut vertical cuts to a depth to match the scribed line then i rough cut with an axe then chiseled out high spots to form a perfect fit. hope to see pics of your cabin!

]]> By: ashanabu http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/comment-page-1/#comment-127 ashanabu Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:13:45 +0000 http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/#comment-127 Nice... I think log cabin is perfect near the ocean. If you want some decor in it... you can try visit this site. http://www.kdloghomes.com/ Nice… I think log cabin is perfect near the ocean. If you want some decor in it… you can try visit this site. http://www.kdloghomes.com/

]]> By: usa_gurl_2004 http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/comment-page-1/#comment-126 usa_gurl_2004 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:05:41 +0000 http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/#comment-126 Log cabins are beautiful and homey to live in. However, they are high-maintenance and expensive. Because they are built of organic materials, it is almost like they are alive. To keep a log home in top condition, requires the wood logs to be treated and maintained regularly year after year so the wood doesn't dry out and rot. Sometimes the logs can warp and need to be repaired or replaced, which is expensive. Also, weather wears out the weatherproofing material between the logs, and it will also eventually need to be maintained and repaired continuously over time. If you are up to the regular high maintenance (either by doing it yourself or by paying someone else to do it), then a log cabin is a wonderful type of building that is well worth the investment. Log cabins are beautiful and homey to live in. However, they are high-maintenance and expensive. Because they are built of organic materials, it is almost like they are alive.

To keep a log home in top condition, requires the wood logs to be treated and maintained regularly year after year so the wood doesn't dry out and rot. Sometimes the logs can warp and need to be repaired or replaced, which is expensive. Also, weather wears out the weatherproofing material between the logs, and it will also eventually need to be maintained and repaired continuously over time.

If you are up to the regular high maintenance (either by doing it yourself or by paying someone else to do it), then a log cabin is a wonderful type of building that is well worth the investment.

]]> By: Paul http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Paul Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:01:39 +0000 http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/#comment-123 Depending how long the log is, I had one replaced last yr. It was 8 ft long and cost me $1200 to contract out. It took the contractor all day. Call in a few GCs and get three bids. That will give you a better idea. Yellow page it. Depending how long the log is, I had one replaced last yr. It was 8 ft long and cost me $1200 to contract out. It took the contractor all day. Call in a few GCs and get three bids. That will give you a better idea. Yellow page it.

]]> By: YGTFsurvival http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/comment-page-1/#comment-112 YGTFsurvival Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:34:33 +0000 http://www.cabincreekland.com/2009/09/brief-history-and-information-about-log-cabin/#comment-112 i love these cabins i love these cabins

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