6 Benefits of Real Log Park Model Cabins
(& why they are perfect for your campground or camp!)
If you want peace and tranquility, is there a better place to go than a log cabin?
We don’t think so!
That is why Lancaster Log Cabins offers real log park model cabins that are perfect for campgrounds, hunting camps, tiny homes, or guest houses.
Today we want to explain why we use nothing but real log to build our cabins.
Let’s find out what is so great about real park model cabins!
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What is a Park Model Cabin?
First of all, you may not have heard of park model cabins before. What is a park model cabin?
A park model cabin is a preassembled, portable cabin on wheels that is 400 square feet or smaller. They are technically classified as oversized RVs, but although they come on wheels, they are meant to remain in one spot.
A park model cabin is a kind of like a cross between a cabin, an RV, and a mobile home. One of the nice things about them is that because they are technically classified as RVs, you normally don’t have to get a building permit for them, and they won’t drive your taxes up.
They work perfectly for hunting cabins, getaway homes, campgrounds, Airbnb, or guest houses.
6 Benefits Of Real Log Cabins
If you are going to buy a cabin, you probably want an attractive, quality-made one where you can go to enjoy peace, quiet, and nature.
Quality and aesthetic appeal are two of the reasons to build log cabins from real logs.
But are there benefits to building real log cabins other than just the charm factor?
Absolutely! There are quite a few advantages to building with logs.
We are one of the only companies in the world that manufacture real log park model cabins. Here are a few reasons why we use solid wood for our cabins instead of alternate materials.
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Durable
Although it may seem like wood is not a durable material because it is biodegradable and susceptible to organic things like termites and rot, the truth is that there are wood buildings that last for centuries.
You can go to Europe and visit wooden buildings from the Middle Ages that are still standing in good condition. Well-constructed wooden buildings are that tough!
And think about it for a second: How do tall trees support their weight and not snap in heavy winds? Because wood is light, strong, and flexible enough not to snap under pressure.
A cabin is a slightly different matter than a tree, of course. But the point still stands that, weight for weight, wood is one of the toughest construction materials we know of. And for a building you may need to move, like a park model cabin, strong, light materials are crucial!
With proper care, a cabin from Lancaster Log Cabins should last 50+ years.
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Weather-tight
Well-constructed log cabins should be completely weather-tight
A few of the things we do at Lancaster Log Cabins to ensure our cabins are weather-tight include:
- Using kiln-dried wood so there is very little shrinkage over time
- Applying a weather-tight sealant/insulator between every board on the outside of the cabin
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Holds resale value
A real log cabin is durable enough to use for years, so you can enjoy it for a long time. But maybe someday you will want to sell your cabin.
In that case, it pays if your cabin is made of real wood, because a real log cabin holds its resale value for longer than a cabin made from artificial materials.
That means you could enjoy your cabin for as long as you need it and then resell it without too much monetary loss.
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Good insulator
Due to its organic cellular structure, wood is an extremely good insulator. That is because it contains lots of pockets of air in its makeup. Heat gets trapped in these pockets and doesn’t transfer to the outside. This heat can get released back into the air later.
That is why homes built entirely from whole logs don’t generally have any insulation other than the logs themselves. They don’t need insulation because the wood does such a good job by itself.
Because wood is such a good insulator, you don’t have to expend as much energy to heat homes or cabins made from logs.
This is also why cabins are such a popular choice for homes in cold climates. When you think about a log cabin, chances are you also picture snow falling in the background!
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Romantic Charm
Nobody can deny it:
You just cannot beat the charm of real wood by using any other material or substitute. Wood logs give you warm, cozy vibes and a feeling of quality and authenticity you can’t find anywhere else.
Plus, think about the smell of a real log cabin! That earthy, pungent smell of wood just invites you to relax, breathe it in, and forget all about the troubles and busyness of modern life.
It’s undeniable–you cannot duplicate that kind of romantic charm!
Plus, it’s a classic charm that will never go out of style. The rustic look of real wood has been popular for centuries, and it will never get outdated.
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Eco-friendly
You may not think of wood as an eco-friendly building material because of deforestation. But in reality, wood has a smaller carbon footprint than many other building materials, and it is one of the only renewable building materials we have.
If companies harvest wood responsibly, then deforestation is not an issue. Management and responsible harvesting can actually increase the amount of CO2 a forest pulls from the air. Plus, real logs need only minimal processing, which cuts its carbon footprint down even more.
Also, if you have to tear down a wooden building, the wood is biodegradable, unlike a lot of other construction materials.
What Makes Lancaster Log Cabins Unique?
After reading over those 6 points, you should understand better why we think solid wood is the way to go! As we said, Lancaster Log Cabins is one of the only companies in the world that builds real log park model cabins.
Here are a few other things that make us unique:
- Relationships - Relationships and responsive communication with our customers are our primary focus for us.
- Turnkey services - Our log cabins arrive pre-assembled and ready to hook up to utilities!
- Transparency - Come visit our shop to see where your cabin is constructed.
- Warranty - All our cabins come with a one year warranty on all construction and parts.
No middle-man - Working with us means working directly with the manufacturer, never with a middle-man.
Conclusion
At Lancaster Log Cabins we think it’s hard to beat real logs when it comes to cabins!
If you want to check into getting a real log park model cabin for your property, campground, or hunting camp, contact us at Lancaster Log Cabins.
Everything in our cabins, down to the cabinets, is made from solid wood. We offer several different cabin models you can choose from.
Getting your cabin is easy!
- Contact us
- Visit our shop (if possible)
- Approve a quote and purchase your cabin(s)
- Enjoy!
Contact us today! We look forward to hearing from you.