Log Cabin Timber
100-200+ yearsAbout Log Cabin Timber
Hand-hewn logs from historic cabins. Shows broadaxe marks and careful joinery at corners.
Characteristics
Hewn faces with axe marks, saddle notch or dovetail corners, often includes chinking channels.
What Adds Value
Age, hewn quality, corner joinery type, species, size, cabin history.
Common Species Found
Poplar, chestnut, oak, pine
Authentication
Genuine hewn logs show irregular facets from axe work. Machine-hewn reproductions are too uniform.
Preservation Tips
Number and photograph before disassembly. Keep matching corner joints together.
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Sourcing Tip
When sourcing reclaimed wood, always ask about provenance and history. Authentic salvage materials often have documentation or can be traced to specific structures.