Select from more than sixty distinctive log combinations available in five different sizes, including the popular 6x8, 8" Round Swedish Cope, 6x12, 8x6 and 8x8. Specify a profile and corner preference, per the combinations listed below. An optional hand-hewn finish (inside or outside) is available for most profiles.
Early American Log (Solid White Pine) All Eastern White Pine materials included in Country Log Cabin kits are "Early American" and include rustic characteristics that naturally develop throughout the aging and drying process of eastern white pine, reminiscent of the logs used by early American settlers. Combining characteristics such as authentic rich chocolate stain, intricate knots and grain with modern milling and structural grading makes the Early American Log the perfect choice for traditional log home enthusiasts. Facts About Eastern White Pine From the beginning, Eastern White Pine has been one of the most important and desirable tree species in North America. In fact, no other conifer provides as much shelter and food for wildlife species, or has played such a vital role in building the early American infrastructure. In the 17th and 18th centuries virtually every building erected was constructed of eastern white pine. A major species for reforestation, eastern white pine is a rapidly growing tree, commonly reaching 200 years of age, with a height of 80 feet or more, and a diameter of 2-3 feet. It grows from eastern Canada to northern Georgia and west to Ohio, from sea level to 5,000 feet. The soft, light wood is of medium strength, stains and finishes well and warps and checks less than many other species. It yellows with age, works very easily with most machine or hand tools and holds nails and screws well without the need to pre-drill.
Strata Logs (Eastern Hemlock Laminate Log) Each Strata Log captures nature's true beauty through a refined manufacturing process utilizing kiln-dried 2" hemlock planks that are laminated together. Enjoy the beauty of natural wood without the characteristics typically associated with solid log construction. The benefits derived from Country Log Cabins's precise kiln-drying (7% - 12% moisture content) and laminating process include virtually no checking, warping or twisting, and a cleaner, finer finish. Facts about Eastern Hemlock Hemlock shares the same basic habitat as Eastern White Pine. Eastern Hemlock, also called Canada Hemlock or Hemlock Spruce, grows from sea level to 2400 feet in elevation in the northeastern and northern portions of the US-Canadian range. Mature Eastern Hemlock trees commonly reach heights of 100 feet, with diameters of 3 feet. It may take 250-300 years to reach maturity and may live for 800 years or more. A tree measuring 84 inches in diameter, 160 feet tall with an age of 988 years is among the largest and oldest ever recorded. Eastern Hemlock is the most shade tolerant of all tree species, surviving with as little as 5 percent of full sunlight. The tree is capable of withstanding suppression for as long as 400 years. Currently, the Eastern Hemlock stands are considered essential for shelter and bedding of White-Tailed Deer during the winter. The wood is moderately light in weight, moderately hard and moderately limber. It is average in nail holding capacity and glues easily.
