Pre-Cut and Pre-Notched Wall System: Our wall system is pre-cut to fit your windows and doors and pre-notched for easy assembly. Each log is clearly labeled for a smooth building process.
Log Beams, Posts, and Headers: Includes all log beams, posts, and headers specified in your plan, ensuring strength and character.
Secure Fastening: Long log screws or through bolts of your choice are provided to securely attach the logs.
Foam Sealer for Insulation: Foam sealer is included for placement between log courses, adding insulation and ensuring a tight seal.
Comprehensive Construction Plans: Detailed plans are included to guide you through each step of the build.
Assembly Wall Map: An easy-to-follow map is provided to assist with log cabin assembly.
Material List: A complete list of materials is included to help you purchase additional items from your local lumber store.
Add-On Choices: Any additional options or customizations you’ve selected are included.
Free Shipping: We offer free shipping to Wyoming, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada.

Customization of our free floor plans.
Engineering approvals and local permits.
Site preparation, including excavation, foundation, and concrete work.
Log delivery and unloading (Free shipping to some states).
Onsite assembly or hiring a general contractor.
Re-assembly of log walls, loft floors, or roof structures.
Structural framing, subflooring, and porch deck construction.
Metal plates and connectors.
Nails, screws, and fasteners.
Roofing materials.
Windows and doors and installation of them.
Cabinets, flooring, wall finishes, and trim work.
Appliances, sinks, fixtures, furniture, and décor.
Varnish, stain, and sealant.
Plumbing, electrical systems, heating, or air conditioning

The cost per square foot for building a cabin in the United States can vary significantly based on factors such as location, design complexity, and materials. Additionally, the remoteness of the property can influence costs, particularly for transportation and accessibility. Here are some general ranges:
Low Range Cost: For simpler cabins with basic finishes and minimal customization, costs generally start around $150 to $250 per square foot. This range assumes relatively accessible locations with straightforward site preparation.
High Range Cost: For more complex designs, higher-quality materials, and extensive customization, costs can range from $300 to $550 per square foot or more. Remoteness can further increase costs due to additional expenses for transporting materials and accessing the site.
These estimates cover basic construction costs but may not include additional factors such as land preparation, permits, utilities, and interior furnishings.

1. Carefully consider your cabin choices and add-on materials
2. Click to place in your cart
3. Checkout with a 15% deposit paid OR pay in full
4. We will contact you for delivery date and schedule additional due payments

If you need more payment methods like check or ACH for example, contact us!

Planning & Design:

Purchase cabin kit- Hire a general contractor

Get necessary permits.

Site Preparation:

Clear and prepare the site. Install concrete foundation

Receive and unload logs.

Construction & Assembly:

Assemble the log walls, frame interior walls, floors, and roof.

Seal log joints with caulking product

Install windows and doors.

Set up plumbing, electrical, and heating.

Stain and seal joists between logs with caulking sealant

Interior Finishes & Furnishings:

Add cabinets, flooring, and trim.

Install appliances and furniture.

At True Log, we source our log from dead standing timber. Dead standing logs are like nature’s superheroes, naturally seasoned by the elements. While their moisture content varies, they generally range from 15% to 20%, making them drier than freshly harvested green logs. This low moisture content is a game-changer for construction, minimizing post-construction
settling, shrinking, and warping in log structures. Builders cherish the natural seasoning of dead standing logs, contributing to stability and suitability for log homes.

Natural Stability: Dead standing logs, having weathered the elements over an extended period, showcase enhanced stability through gradual seasoning during their upright existence.
• Environmental Sustainability:
Embrace sustainable construction with dead standing logs, contributing to repurposing wood without energy- intensive drying processes. This choice aligns with eco-conscious building methods and reduces the demand
for freshly harvested wood.
• Low Environmental Impact: Harvesting dead standing logs
minimizes impact on living forests, fostering biodiversity and promoting ecosystem preservation—a perfect match for sustainable forestry practices.

Carbon Sequestration: By repurposing dead standing logs, you actively support carbon sequestration, preventing the
release of stored carbon into the atmosphere. It’s an environmentally friendly choice with potential
carbon footprint benefits.

We can take an initial 15% deposit, and then 2 invoiced payments.

or pay in full at purchase

Payment schedule largely depends on expected cabin delivery, all cabin kits are fully paid before shipment

If you need additional payment options example: ACH contact us!

FREE SHIPPING to Idaho, Washington State, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada (provided that the delivery site is accessible for delivery truck and 40′ flatbed trailer)

Get a Shipping Quote for all other States!

You will need a 6000# lift to unload logs at delivery. Shipment is transported from our logyard and the we will assumed road to build site is accessible for trucks and flatbed trailers or there will be added delivery cost. If the build site isn’t accessible for shipment, you can consider having the delivery unloaded at another, more accessible location.

You have the option of flipping or “reflecting” the floorpan offered on this site for an additional small, set fee. If you require a custom log cabin, we charge drafting fees but can absolutely make that wish come true. If you are looking for a fully custom log home or cabin, we recommend you go to our True Log Homes website for plan inspiration. https://truelog.com

Some people prefer the look of full chinking but it’s not a requirement. We believe that proper sealed joints help keep moisture out and reduce log movement. We recommend a caulking sealant on every log cabin and home to make it as energy efficient and sealed up as possible. This is not a chinking but it is similar idea to caulk used around sinks and bathtubs to prevent water leaks. Specialized log sealant stretches to accommodate log movement. Sashco makes a product called log builder. We can include stain and sealant as an add-on option to your cabin kit.

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In log home construction, “log settling” is the natural process where logs gradually adjust and settle over time due to factors like drying, weight compression, and gravity. As logs lose moisture and adapt to their surroundings, slight shifts occur, contributing to a more stable structure. Log settling is a normal part of log home construction, adding to the unique charm of these structures. Proper building techniques and maintenance are key to managing log settling, ensuring the long-term structural integrity and aesthetic appeal of log homes.

Proper Log Selection: We at True Log, choose high-quality, seasoned logs for your cabin. Well-dried logs are less likely to experience significant settling, as much of the moisture has already been removed. You can read about our logs HERE

Pre-Treatment: We recommend treating logs with a sealant or preservative to minimize moisture absorption and reduce the likelihood of insect infestations. This can help preserve the logs and mitigate settling. You can choose the add-on Seal and stain product during checkout.

Allow for Settling Gaps: We design your cabin with settling gaps in mind. During construction, we recommend leaving adequate space above windows and doors to accommodate settling. We also include settling jacks with your log cabin kit to allow for post construction adjustments as settling occurs.

Common cabin kit delivery is within 2-6 months after placing an order. This is determined by both our manufacturing schedule and your delivery timeframe needs. We generally have our manufacturing schedule several months in advance, depending on the time of year. Contact us for current production time-frame

Our Warranty assures you that your log materials are free from manufacturing defects when you receive them. The warranty extends for the lifetime of the original owner. We take care in making sure that every log is precisely cut, notched and included in your shipment. In the case that you didn’t receive something ordered, contact us and we will ship it to you.

Owners have the right to cancel any order before seller begins manufacturing the order. Cancellations must be in writing. If cancellation is received by log-manufacturer prior to manufacturing the materials ordered, Owner is entitled to a 10% refund of deposited amount. The remaining amount will cover office time and expense, initial log buying costs, and assumed lost revenue from loss of scheduling.