Square, hand-hewn, heartwood with compound-dovetails. Our walls are built to last. The compound-dovetailed corners get stronger with more wieght and stress applied. The squared logs, from dead standing timbers, are extremely stable and become more so with the mortise and tenoned roof and floor systems. Logcrafters building method allow for our homes to last many, many years.
   At Logcrafters, Western White Pine, White Fir or Hemlock are the preferred species we use for our log wall cants. The logs are initially sawn into 6"x12", 8"x12" or 10"x14" "cants", depending on which size you choose to build.
    Age old techniques of dovetail joinery and hand-hewing are applied to give every inch of your home customly refined elegance with unparalleled craftsmanship. The hand-hewed finish is one distinctive look of the homes we create. The uniform wall thickness of our logs makes our homes energy efficient in a diverse array of climates. Tests by the National Bureau of Standards have shown that log homes have out-performed conventional framed houses in spring, summer and fall and equaled their performance in the winter.
     Logcrafters' custom, handcrafted square log homes are not restrictive when planning the décor of your interior. Many handcrafted log homes are intrusive and busy, not allowing for the potential of interior design. The square logs allow for more light reflection and less dust accumulation. Our hand hewn log walls allow our clients the diversity of design to create their dream home.