There is so much to love about this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom log cabin that sleeps up to 10 people. Amenities at this cabin include a fireplace, private pool, and hot tub. The log cabin building is located in the picturesque Smoky Mountain area of Eastern Tennessee. The Howlin’ at the Moon is a stunning log cabin situated on five private acres, with its twin log cabin, Barkin’ at the Moon, nestled right beside it on the tranquil property. Both log cabins offer a comfortable and cozy retreat, from the handcrafted Douglas Fir logs to the exposed beams and natural tongue and groove. Despite feeling secluded and far from civilization, you’re only a five-minute drive away from Pigeon Forge’s Parkway, and the driveway, although initially intimidating, is easily navigable with ample space to turn around at the top.
Douglas Fir is an excellent wood to use as it is known for withstanding the elements. When it comes to log house construction Douglas Fir is considered one of the most resilient softwoods available, frequently used in log house building projects around the world because of its universally recognized strength, durability, and capacity to handle even the harshest weather conditions. Not only is this wood tough, but it is also versatile. Douglas Fir wood has received the highest softwood lumber grades for several of its structural properties, including its significant ability to bend, and its phenomenal screw and nail-holding capabilities. Important factors such as these make Douglas Fir an ideal candidate for countless indoor and outdoor log house renovations. The following are just a few of the reasons you might consider Douglas Fir for your log house construction.
Weight Bearing Features. In structures such as log homes, barn style homes, and garages, the main function of a truss is to transfer the weight of the building’s roof to the walls and foundation. When architects and engineers look for the best lumber for these types of load-bearing structural elements, Douglas Fir is a popular choice.
Decorative Accents. Douglas Fir is beautiful too. A warm amber coloration and distinctive long-grain pattern make it perfect for timeless decorative accents and finishes. It’s also worth mentioning that because of its uniquely porous grain pattern, staining Douglas Fir can be tricky. It is a good idea to pre-stain and pre-finish the wood. By doing this, you’ll cut down on your expenses as well as your installation time. By using both pre-stain and pre-finish products the wood is protected and preserved from moisture, the sun’s UV rays, insects, mildew, and fungus.
Outdoor Use. Even though Douglas Fir is technically a softwood, it’s remarkably tough. This strength makes Douglas Fir particularly resistant to damage and abrasions, which is perfect when it comes to exterior use and log house construction. Douglas Fir is also water-resistant, which helps protect from harsh weather conditions that prematurely damage and age other varieties of timber. Douglas fir lumber is considered to be one of the best woods for log house building by many woodworking professionals.
