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Construction of Log Homes
Construction Techniques
Scandinavians brought with them the tools and knowledge necessary to build log cabin dwellings for the pioneers living and arriving there. Only a saw and Axe were needed (no nails), and a single person could build an entire cabin in two weeks, or several days with help.
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Log cabins quickly spread across modern day New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and over to the Midwest.
Over the centuries new styles evolved, Improved ventilation, insulation, more advanced notch joints and other innovation made log cabins more waterproof, warm and comfortable.
Log Corners:
Half-dovetail notching.
Square Notching single-pen Log Cabin
V-Notching
Saddle Notching
