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RE: The Log Cabin | Original Homestead Building
what a beautiful post. I really enjoyed the tour!
There are many historical homes around here. Woodstock was New Brunswick first town. The houses are beautiful, some even have carriage houses. I am sure cost a fortune to heat, they are so huge! I am glad we chose something practical.
We live in a small log home and I appreciate the practicality of the design. It's not super old (15 years) and was built using local wood. We don't have air conditioning and for the most part the house seems to have a propensity to say cool in the summer and retain heat in the winter. It's really easy to clean and maintain - no drywall to patch and paint ... I really am quite impressed with log structures.
I certainly wouldn't want to heat those houses, at least not without a rocket mass heater. They are quite attractive though, I've seen some of the historic houses in NB. So glad you make a practical choice though.
Happy to hear you're enjoying your cabin, they really are a neat building style. Our home is constructed with round logs that are unpeeled, so we're CONSTANTLY sweeping. I also like the option to screw into the walls anywhere. :)
That sounds really nice .. aside from the sweeping. I love the look and textures of bark. I have a dog that explodes fur everywhere daily so I am constantly sweeping too :)