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How is a Log Cabin Different from a Timber Frame Home?
If building a home with natural wood elements and rustic charm is what one desires, building a log home or a timber frame home is a great choice. Choosing which of these home styles to build often comes down to which one is more aesthetically pleasing to the homeowner; however, timber frame homes and log homes do differ in many ways.
What is a Log Cabin Home?
Log cabins and log homes are built from horizontally stacked logs that have the bark removed. The logs are corner notched and stacked on top of each other and the logs surfaces are displayed on both the exterior and interior of the home. For this reason, no exterior siding or wall framing is required. A common misconception when it comes to building a log home is size. Often they are called log cabins, which has been associated with a small home; however, log cabin homes can range in size from under 1000 square feet to over 10,000 square feet, accommodating any size of family.
Advantages
- They are incredibly solid structures that can withstand many environmental effects.
- Once the logs are installed the exterior of the home, and many of the interior walls, are pretty well finished.
- They provide a natural, rustic look that many people love.
Disadvantages
- Log Homes take time to ‘settle’, which requires more maintenance for the homeowners.
- Trades such as plumbing and electrical are more complex to install in this type of home because of the log walls.
- The rounded interior walls make interior fittings, such as cabinets, more difficult to install.
- Insulation values are harder to achieve in a log home.
Custom Homes
Turn Your vision into a custom timber home. Hamill Creek has a proud tradition of designing and crafting timber homes. Our dedicated team is ready to assist you at each stage of your timber frame construction project. Contact us for details.
Timber Home Plans
Beautifully crafted timber home plans. These home plans were developed from highly successful custom home designs, and encompass the most sought after timber frame home designs and structural elements in their respective size range. Contact us for details.
Timber Home Kits
Each Hamill Creek Timber Frame Home Kit is as unique as the home that it will become part of. Our home kits are customized to include those services and materials that you require for your timber frame project. Contact us for details.
Contact us for more details on:
- Hybrid Log Cabin Homes
- Timber Enclosures
- Timber Frame Builders
- Timber Frame Engineering
- Timber Frame Architects
- Timber Frame Kits and Additions
- Small to Large Timber House Plans
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The Timber Frame Home Specialists
Hamill Creek Timber Homes has been dedicated to the tradition of crafting beautiful timber frame homes for over 30 years. Our reputation as one of the world’s premier timber frame companies is built on a foundation of quality, precision, and passion for the time-honored craftsmanship of timber framing. Located in the heart of British Columbia’s beautiful Kootenay region, our timber frame homes are built from some of the finest quality, locally sourced timber in the world.
Client Reviews and Testimonials
Dwight always delivered on his promises to us. He did everything he said he would and more – on time and on budget!
His service and craftsmanship far exceeded our expectations. After Hamill Creek set the standard of quality workmanship so high, all the other trades people who worked on our home also did fantastic work.
The house is truly a work of art.
Kathy Moore
Rated 5 out of 5
The key to our home was the people we brought into our lives to construct it.
When we think about the people we brought in, it was like bringing them into our own personal history.
Marco Paolla
Rated 5 out of 5
It has been my pleasure to have worked with Hamill Creek on many completed projects over the last seven years here in Hawaii. Their talent and ability to collaborate during the design phase is significantly productive and fun.
Their construction detailing is precise and thorough; and their installation is always timely, if not ahead of schedule, and the craftsmanship is excellent.
Mark de Reus, AIA
Rated 5 out of 5
Hamill Creek Residential Timber Homes
Our gallery of timber homes provides many examples of different styles of residential timber frames, from cabins and cottages to large, luxury timber frame homes and lodges.
Green Timber Building
Hamill Creek Timber Frame Homes’ green timber framing styles and building practices enable us to contribute to those clients wishing to build a LEED certified home. All of the Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, Spruce, Pine and Larch that we use, is harvested from sustainable and ethically managed forests.
After this wood is sourced, the process of turning these logs into timber frames begins at our onsite sawmill, where the logs are hewn into timbers. These timbers are then crafted by our skilled Timberwrights, using a mix of traditional timber framing methods, and modern state of the art technology.
Best Log Home Building Timber - Sourced Locally Near Hamill Creek
Hamill Creek is at the source of the best timber in the world. All of the Douglas fir, Western Red Cedar, Pine and Larch that we use, is harvested from sustainable and ethically managed forests.
After this wood is sourced, the process of turning these logs into timber frames used for your dream home begins at our onsite sawmill.
These timbers are then created by our skilled Timberwrights, using a mix of traditional timber framing methods and modern technology.
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