10 May 1, 2014 2014 SPRING HOME AND GARDEN “OUT OF THE ORDINARY” LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.COM
Log homes
and A-frames
The exterior of the Gastons’ home was converted to log cabin
siding years ago. Now, Matthews Construction is nearing
completion of its interior transformation to a rustic feel through
the use of all natural wood.
By Jan Youngquist
D
o you get whiplash
anytime you are out
driving and happen
by a log cabin or an A-frame
home? Usually, they are set
on a lovely wooded lot with a
view. Usually, you will notice,
pines surround them that you
might imagine whispering,
“Relax.” Whether it is their
simplicity or the setting, who
knows, but there is something
special about these two
distinctive styles that stirs the
soul.
When it comes to log cabins,
you will find quite a few
scattered throughout the
Logan County countryside.
A log cabin can be built
from actual logs or may be
a structure that is sided with
real or synthetic wood. If you
are looking to build, there are
numerous styles and sizes
to choose from, ranging from
a simple small cottage to
the large Aspen-style grand
lodge look that is multistoried,
perhaps featuring full faces of
windows, sweeping porches
and decks, even exterior
balconies.
