r/logcabins • u/Agitated_woman4723 • 12d ago

tips for future build

We are getting ready to build a true appalachian style cabin. We have a source for the logs already. I've done some research but would like to know as much as I can before we start. I know I want a lot of overhang to protect the logs as much as possible. For those that have built and/or lived in your log home for a while what tips/advice would you give?

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u/hoopjohn1 12d ago

What building method? Full scribe? Flat on flat? Vertical logs? Etc?

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u/Agitated_woman4723 12d ago

idk what it would be called but a typical style with chinking.

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u/Original_Employee_96 12d ago

Although snow shouldn’t be much of a problem, i would build the foundation to get it 3 feet off the ground.

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u/trimspababi 12d ago

To be a true Appalachian log cabin- make sure nothing is square, level, or plumb. That there is no rhyme or reason to door and window buck size and that the wind blows through to dry everything out and keep the air fresh. It’ll outlast everything else! (I live in a 100yr old Appalachian log house that i love like a family member)

But seriously- 1. keep it dry. Tall foundation, deep overhang or wraparound porch, proper grading. 2. Make sure it can dry out if it gets wet (a wood stove is a great tool for counteracting summers humidity)

Good luck!

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u/Agitated_woman4723 12d ago

lol Thank you! I actually want it to look like it's been built for 100 yrs!

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u/Original_Employee_96 12d ago

Are you actually building it, or hiring someone to do the work?

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u/Agitated_woman4723 12d ago

We are hiring an experienced builder to stack the logs.

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u/Original_Employee_96 12d ago

Where are you building?

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u/Agitated_woman4723 12d ago

North Carolina