Why-Choose-a-Milled-Log-Home

This efficient log style comes with a whole host of benefits beyond good looks. Here’s what to know.

In the world of log homes, there is a unique vocabulary that is often unfamiliar to those new to the rustic realm. One such term is “milled” logs. These types of logs are machine-cut to precise dimensions, rather than sawed or planed by hand. (“Handcrafted” is the term for those that are finished by hand.)

Here are a few notable benefits to choosing a milled log home from Ward Cedar Log Homes:

Quality Craftsmanship: When a log is milled by saws and planers set to exact specifications (instead of being hand-cut at the mercy of human error), the result is a perfectly uniform log in both size and shape. This consistency in craftsmanship reduces undesirable characteristics, such as checking, enhances the overall structural integrity of the logs, and helps ensure a seamless fit during construction.

Refined Aesthetic: The consistent appearance in a milled log’s size and shape creates log home interiors that have a seamless, finished appearance. This can result in an elegant, polished look, or a clean, modern vibe, depending on how the logs are stained and paired with other finishes and decor.

Personalized Approach: Keep in mind that the consistency of milled logs does not detract from their ability to be customized to the look you want for your cedar log cabin. Ward offers our milled logs in a number of sizes and profiles, including clapboard style, D-shape and even a “hand-hewn” look that gives off handcrafted appearance at a milled-log price.

Substantial Savings: Maybe the most important feature of milled logs is the promise of cost efficiency, as compared to a labor-intensive, hand-crafted home. The streamlined production process of milled logs results in a significant reduction in hands-on labor, both during milling and the actual construction of the log home, so substantial savings are passed along to you, the buyer.

Eager to embrace the benefits of a milled log cabin? We are ready to assist you every step of the way, from an initial call or email all the way to move-in day.

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