Take a look inside these Canadian-style log cabins nestled in the peaceful and tranquil Craigbreck Wood near North Kessock in the Scottish Highlands within private woodland and only a 10-minute drive from Inverness. Both log lodges have a welcoming and warm feel with fantastic facilities and are finished to a high specification. The log cabin buildings offer one king-size double with an ensuite shower, basin, and WC with a twin size which can be made into a king on request. There is also a good size bathroom with a shower over bath, basin, and WC. The log cabins offer an open-plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with a lovely woodburning stove for those chilly evenings when socializing with your family or friends. Each log lodge cabin has a wonderful veranda with furniture for al fresco dining along with a BBQ and hot tub to make you relax and forget the daily stresses. You’ll love the beautifully handcrafted logs used for this log cabin design that was built using cedar logs.
Cedar is a popular species of wood that’s long been used within the log house construction industry. Due to the aromatic, beautiful, and strong features of the wood, it’s a natural choice when it comes to building log homes and can last for generations to come. There are several different types of cedar, including Western red cedar, Alaskan yellow cedar, Norther White cedar, White cedar, and Spanish cedar. There are many reasons why cedar wood is used for several log projects including some of the following.
Cedar is durable. Cedar thrives in damp climates, enabling it to withstand many conditions. Cedar doesn’t shrink, swell, warp, or decay even when there are severe changes in weather, which makes it such an ideal choice for exterior siding. Cedar is sound resistant. Cedar is a porous wood, which gives it the ability to absorb noise. This quality is one of the reasons why cedar is commonly applied to the exterior and interior of log homes. Cedar is a natural insect repellent. The oil in cedar wood can control pests like termites, ants, moths, mosquitoes, and cockroaches. Cedar is naturally beautiful. White and red cedar has natural color combinations, so you can use just a clear coat to magnify its natural color. Finishing can enhance the durability of your cedar wood even more with regular applications of sealer to help it retain its color and stability.
Cedar is more moisture-resistant than many wood varieties. Cedars’ natural oils and acids, called polyphenols, help seal the wood grain and block out moisture. These components help prevent decay and insect infestation like termites which in turn also keeps water out. Since cedar is a stable and strong wood, it does not warp or shrink much which keeps it from cracking or splitting. This quality also keeps moisture out year-round. Cedar is also a favorite wood for indoor saunas because it resists high humidity presence. If you are looking for an ideal siding wood that can withstand the harshest of climates, cedar is an excellent choice.
