Log Cabins

With the abundance of trees, most houses in the USA are built out of wood. Unfortunately, that is why when there is a hurricane or a tornado, most houses end up like broken matchsticks. But there are some companies that build their homes with durable wood, including the ones that were built in one of my parishes in John Day, Oregon. As you can see, the wood used is the rugged and tough logs from juniper trees that grow in abundance in Eastern Oregon. 

The logs or trunks of trees are cut and cleaned from extra shavings, unnecessary twigs, and branches, etc. They are well-chosen and checked for any defects. Only the very best are used, and the craftsmen start building the log cabins, as sturdy as they can be. Once the house is complete, the logs are numbered and disassembled. Thereupon they are shipped or driven to the place where the house would be eventually built, and the whole house is assembled again on solid ground, as is seen in the third photo. 

Other houses are built from pine wood, usually from ponderosa trees, as you can see in the fourth photo. The owners of these homes are very proud of their masterpieces, and they say that with the insulation, they stay pretty warm in the winter, and cool in the summer months.