LOG CABINS

Log cabins throughout history

Wooden houses – log cabins hold a special place in the centuries-old living tradition that continues to this day.
Archaeological remains indicate that such structures were present even in the earliest human societies.
Log cabins have played various roles throughout historical epochs, serving as permanent residences, auxiliary buildings for agricultural activities, mills, and more.

For more information on the interior design of log cabins, visit our page on log cabin interiors.

Through time, one simple question:

Wooden houses and why wood?

1. Wood is six times better insulator than brick and 15 times better than concrete.
2. A house built from brick and concrete retains moisture upon completion, requiring 10 to 24 months of natural drying to become healthy for living.
3. In Russia, there are still wooden churches built in the 16th century.
4. In Scandinavia and North America, more than 90% of houses are wooden.
5. The density of wood ranges from 400 to 800 kg/m³, while concrete is 2,500 kg/m³. This means wood is up to five times lighter than concrete.
6. Wood always contains a certain amount of moisture, making it less flammable than other dry materials.
7. A three-centimeter-thick wooden wall provides the same thermal insulation as 45 cm of concrete or 18 cm of brick.
8. In case of fire, wood transfers heat radiation ten times less than concrete and even 250 times less than steel.