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29 06, 2019

Inviting… even in a state of disrepair

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:05:06+00:00

Everything that I see in the image needs some degree of attention and care, and yet… all is well.

Interesting. Isn’t it?… that we could admire something lacking polish.

With regard to cabins and homes, it all comes down to good design and a wise choice in materials. I doubt if a new log cabin kit with a vinyl sided addition, in this state of aging, would be seen as equally attractive.

Originally posted 2015-12-08 15:34:08.

Inviting… even in a state of disrepairNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:05:06+00:00

29 06, 2019

The elegance of simplicity

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:05:05+00:00

How is it that such a simple structure can hold us so captive?

I could try to answer the question with “why I think this small cabin is special”…but for today, for this inviting place… I’ll leave it for you to ponder the question and come up with your own answer.

After all, it’s the questions we ask ourselves that make this life so special. 🙂

Originally posted 2015-12-08 15:07:16.

The elegance of simplicityNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:05:05+00:00

29 06, 2019

Log patches and repairs

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:05:04+00:00

A nice little cabin with tall and skinny windows and doors.
The miss-mash arrangement of logs above the windows and front door is most interesting… I would imagine it is the result of a shortage of straight materials, the need of some patching and replacements of rotted wood, and some creative woodworkers who just tried to fill empty spaces.

Originally posted 2015-12-08 14:57:04.

Log patches and repairsNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:05:04+00:00

29 06, 2019

Stacked log construction

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:05:00+00:00

Just imagine what wonders might be at the top of those stairs…

These hewn pine logs are magnificent…. the skill and workmanship necessary to be able to create precise dimensional timbers like this is very rare. I imagine that there are spikes driven down through each row of logs keeping this structure bound together.

This barn has a cantilevered roof that keeps water completely away from the structure… without it, ran would find it’s way into the spaces in between the logs and then it would rot out in a few short years. But, with a good roof in place, this structure will last for centuries.

Originally posted 2015-12-04 15:28:24.

Stacked log constructionNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:05:00+00:00

29 06, 2019

Log farmhouse

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:04:56+00:00

One of the reasons we have so many fine old cabins today is that they were sided over shortly after being built, which protected them from any weather issues. This log home was likely built of logs for the ability to build a strong home at a reasonable price, not for the sake of the beauty of having a log house. The style of the home, the use of brick chimneys, the condition of the logs, and the extra wide window trim are all clues to this home having once stood as white farmhouse that we so often seen along back country roads.

Originally posted 2015-12-04 11:46:45.

Log farmhouseNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:04:56+00:00

29 06, 2019

A simple decorative touch

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:04:55+00:00

Just because there is snow on the roof doesn’t mean there isn’t a fire inside.

Isn’t it amazing how much the simple wreath adds to the beauty of this home? Without it this home might appear cold and abandoned… but with this simple loving touch the home becomes… inviting.

Originally posted 2015-12-04 11:37:06.

A simple decorative touchNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:04:55+00:00

29 06, 2019

Unique corner notching

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:04:54+00:00

Notice the unique notching on this corner of the cabin. Typically the log ends would be similar in size but here they are all noticeably smaller on one side of the cabin than on the other.

With regard to log cabins, an “industry standard” was never achieved… each builder, it seems, has added his own creative touch.

Originally posted 2015-12-03 15:23:45.

Unique corner notchingNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:04:54+00:00

29 06, 2019

Rebuilding an old log cabin

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:04:49+00:00

There are four clues that indicate this cabin has been re-built in a different location… 1) the jar lids that are still nailed to the ends of some of the logs (a common method of numbering the logs)… 2) the front door and wide trim around it (although old, they don’t quite match do they?) …. 3) the bottom sill log on the front is in perfect condition (likely from another salvaged cabin)… 4) and some of the logs on one side of the cabin don’t match those on the other side.
Overall, a fine job rebuilding an old cabin… (but, I’d have been tempted to add some windows and a front porch… and a chimney).

Originally posted 2015-12-01 14:00:43.

Rebuilding an old log cabinNoah Bradley2019-06-29T10:04:49+00:00

29 06, 2019

Why?

Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:04:46+00:00

I wonder how many people walk by this cabin and fail to pause a moment to look her over?

I doubt many.

This small home certainly has it’s problems and shortcomings. For one thing, it’s likely a bit dark and damp inside having been built so close to the ground and with so few windows.

And yet, we are drawn to this structure, issues and all.

Why is that?

Originally posted 2015-11-30 14:32:55.

Why?Noah Bradley2019-06-29T10:04:46+00:00

29 06, 2019