Which is better a log cabin made from hand peeled / hand crafted logs or one made with machine milled Logs?
A8: Much of this is a matter of personal preference as both types of log cabins are good and made from the same raw materials. Log Home Scotland supply and work with machine-milled logs as well as hand-crafted logs. As such, we are well positioned to explain the difference in an unbiased manner so you can make an informed decision. The hand-peeled / hand-crafted as its name suggest are totally hand made. Typically of thicker logs than machine milled logs. (See Log Profiles) The larger / thicker the log, the stronger and longer lasting the log cabin. Machine-milled logs are more uniform compared with hand crafted which have a more natural rustic look and feel. Hand crafted log cabins are built on the factory floor, then disassembled and put up again on the customer’s site. Machine-milled log cabins are delivered on to site directly from the production line. Both systems are built on site by our Estonian craftsman. The hand crafted method is more labour-intensive, resulting in higher pri
