Handcrafted Log Home Construction Styles

‘Full Scribe’ refers to a method of fitting horizontal stacked logs to build a tight wall. Each log has a long groove hand cut into its underside, so it precisely and securely nests on the log below. The corners are interlocked with notching to provide a very secure structure.’

‘Chinked’ refers to a method of fitting horizontal stacked logs to build a wall. Each horizontal log rests on the log below; we choose the logs to fit well but there is no grooving along the bottom side. To keep the weather out ‘chinking’ – a special filler – is applied between the logs, much like a bricklayer uses mortar between bricks. The corners are interlocked with notching to provide a very secure structure. We build chinked homes periodically on request.’

‘Hybrid’ homes are a popular combination of ‘Full Scribed’ and ‘Post and Beam.’ We put down a few horizontal courses of ‘Full Scribe’ logs and then build ‘Post and Beam’ on top. Here is an example photo of a ‘Hybrid’ log home and a photo of the same ‘Hybrid’ log home under construction’

‘Post and Beam’ homes use vertical logs (posts) to support load-bearing horizontal logs (beams), similar in idea to a kitchen table, except on a grand, more complex scale. This creates a robust frame for a home of beautiful exposed logs, leaving many options open for the exterior walls.

‘Timber Frame construction is similar to ‘Post and Beam’ except milled lumber (8′ x 8’ for example) is used instead of logs. This type of construction uses classic mortise and tenon joinery, secured by wooden dowels.”