log cabins

 
For most of us the phrase "log cabin" conjures images of old rickety buildings made in the 1940s. This may be the case for traditional log cabins that you might find

in Canada or Scandinavia. But today's log cabins are clean, modern and energy efficient.

In fact modern log cabins are such good buildings, I am going to change you mind about them here and now.

Amazing things can be done with modern log cabin buildings. They are a fantastic way to add large family rooms to a building. They are warm in the winter, and cool in

the summer.

Wooden buildings are much easier to plan and build than concrete or brick buildings.

Log cabins today are similar to traditional homes in the sense that they are as luxurious and as comfortable. Every child dreams of living in a house made of logs and

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now this dream can turn into a reality!

Your reasons for wanting to live in a log cabin can be varied- you either like houses with rustic appearances or you prefer living in a house made with natural

materials. The question that comes into mind is- is it a smart choice, financially, to buy a log cabin? The answer to this is yes. Let us look at some benefits of

living in a log cabin.

1 - Log cabins meet higher standards when compared to regular homes. The craftsmanship is superior and the overall look of the house is customized. Because of these

reasons, log cabins have more monetary value. Therefore, if you wish to sell your cabin in the future, you will get good offers for the same.

2 - Log cabins do not buckle under bad weather conditions and are very sturdy. Therefore, they will last you a long time. This was proven true during Hurricane Rita

and Hurricane Katrina as most of the houses and cabins which did not fall apart were made of logs. This is because while traditional houses are surrounded with walls

that are basically hollow, log cabins have solid walls. Interestingly, there are 800 year old log cabins that exist in Europe today and they are in excellent shape.

3 - The best part about log cabins is that they are cozy and warm. The temperature of the wood adjusts according to the temperature outside. ‘Thermal mass’ makes sure

that the wood expels energy which in turn ensures that the temperature of the log cabin is comfortable no matter how hot or cold it is.

4 - This brings us to the next point- due to the above mentioned fact, you will save a lot of money on cooling and heating as you will not feel the need to switch on

the air conditioner in the stifling heat or the heating appliance in the winter seasons. However, make sure that your log cabin is sealed in a proper manner so that it

is energy efficient.

5 - The thermal mass mentioned above offers yet another advantage- it makes the log cabin sound proof. In other words, you can get away from the city noise without

getting way from the city! As the logs are dense, they tend to deaden loud sounds.

6 - Last but not the least, log cabins are extremely low maintenance. It is fairly easy to keep insects, mildew and mold away. While there are dank hollows in

traditional homes which attract termites, mold and rats- log cabins are very reliable in this respect. However, just to be on the safe side, make sure you thoroughly

check the log condition on a regular basis. This way, you can nip the problem in the bud.


When people come to the mountains of the Asheville area to visit or vacation they always like renting a rustic looking log cabin complete with fireplace and views of

these beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Log cabins in the Asheville NC area rent yearly for prices that afford many owners the luxury of actually owning a cabin, getting

to use it for many weeks in the year, yet let the rental income pay for the actual payments on that cabin.

We love working with clients buying log cabins here in the mountains as we are in tune with what rents and what locations are better than others. Again, many visitors
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that are here want several things if they are choosing to rent a vacation style log cabin in the area. Vacation cabin renters usually want close proximity to the

Downtown Asheville area yet they want a rustic looking log cabin with fireplace, internet, cable, hot tub on deck, views of the mountains and other cozy, homey

amenities to enjoy while vacationing here in Asheville. Many log cabins can be purchased in the Asheville area for anywhere between 200k and 300K, and can generate

owners a $1,000 per week rental income if they are using the best rental agencies in the area.

Once again, it’s all about working with the most qualified Realtors in the Asheville area and the most successful vacation cabin rental agencies to assure that your

vacation rental log cabin will generate the king of rental income that you expect. Realtors that are in tune with Buncombe and Henderson counties will best serve you

when looking for log cabins as second homes or to place in a rental pool for positive or break even cash flow. Call Green Mountain Realty today at 828.215.9064 for log

cabins, homes, land and real estate here in the Asheville or surrounding areas of Western North Carolina.