Log Homes & Cabins Just as You Imagined
At Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes, we grasp the timeless allure of log homes. These enduring edifices embody a blend of rustic allure, innate elegance and lasting resilience.
Whether you aspire to a snug cabin or a majestic family residence, we’re dedicated to assisting you at every stage, from acquiring land and conceptualizing designs to executing expert construction.
Embrace the Possibilities
Explore Financing Options: We partner with trusted lenders to help you find the perfect financing solution for your dream log home.
Competitive Package Pricing: We’re confident in our competitive pricing and are committed to matching or beating competitor package prices.
Compare Log and Timber Frame Packages: Choose from comprehensive log home packages with detailed inclusions and clear comparisons, and explore your roof options.
Floor Plans
Floor Plans Most people who want a log or timber frame home have been envisioning how they want their house to look from the outside for a long time before they actually have a plan for building it. They also have a sense of what they want and need on the inside, but...
Photo Galleries
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words In Honest Abe‘s decades of designing and manufacturing log and timber frame homes, the company has served more nearly 10,000 customers. Below you’ll find examples of homes in a variety of styles, designs and sizes. You’ll also be...
Learn More
Explore the gold links belong for educational tools to aid you in your journey toward crafting the ideal custom log home.
Delve Deeper
Wood Species and Kiln Drying: Learn about the various wood species available and the benefits of kiln drying for superior stability and longevity.
Manufacturing Expertise: Discover the craftsmanship behind your log home with insights into the manufacturing process at Honest Abe Log Homes, a trusted American company with a rich heritage.
Log Homes are Quiet: Download a study about sound transmission in log homes.
Energy Efficient: Read a study by Oak Ridge National Laboratories about the energy efficiency of log homes.
Home Project Timeline: Find out more about the timeline for completing a log home.
Log Package Contents
Review log package contents for an Honest Abe designed and milled log home or log cabin custom made and shipped directly from our manufacturer, Honest Abe Log Homes', family-owned plant since 1979. Subfloor System Foundation – By Owner Treated Sill with...
What do you want your home to look like?
People who love log homes and want a log home usually have an image in their minds of what that home should look like. They way the completed home's exterior will look depends in great part on the profile used to shape the logs that will go into a custom kit by Blue...
Unanticipated New Construction Costs
Building a new home is an exciting journey filled with anticipation and dreams of your perfect living space. However, amidst the planning and construction process, there are often hidden costs that can catch new homeowners off guard. Understanding these potential...
How to Maintain Your Investment in a Custom Log Home
Investing in a custom log home is a significant and rewarding decision, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, comfort, and durability. However, like any valuable asset, maintaining your log home is crucial to preserving its charm and structural integrity over the...
Why is Blue Ridge an Honest Abe Log Homes Dealer?
A Partnership Built on Quality and Expertise At Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes, our dedication lies in delivering top-tier log and timber frame residences to our clients. That's why we've aligned ourselves with Honest Abe Log Homes as our esteemed manufacturer of...
How to Select Land for a Log Home
Tips for Choosing Land We hope this downloadable resource from Honest Abe Log Homes will help you in choosing the right land for a log or timber frame home.
Homeowners’ Responsibilities During the Build
One of the most common questions Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes is asked regarding the log home design, purchase and construction process is “What are my responsibilities?” We’ve developed a quick reference guide to answer these questions and assist new homeowners...
Need Help Financing Your Log Home?
Advice from Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes on Preparing for a Loan Unless you won the Powerball or inherited a fortune from a long-lost relative, you’re probably going to need a loan to build you log or timber home. Hopefully, you’ve already taken steps to...
Price Match Guarantee
Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes and Honest Abe is so confident about package prices for log and timber frame homes, our prices are backed up by the Honest Abe Honest Value Guarantee. Working through or manufacturer Honest Abe, Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes will...
Choosing a Log Profile
Log Profiles Your Project Can Look Like You Imagined. Just Choose the Right Profile. The log style you choose determines how you home or building will look. Here’s an overview of the log styles offered by Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes to help you understand how...
What Does “Green” Really Mean?
Stewardship is not just a buzzword, it's a way of life for us. Your log cabin, timber frame house or log home is created with respect for our earth. Blue Ridge Log Homes is proud to be an Independent Dealer for a manufacturer that engages in green practices. As part...
Log Raisings & Mill Tours
Have you ever dreamt of living in a cozy log cabin, nestled amidst whispering pines and the warmth of a crackling fireplace? The dream feels even more real when you witness its creation firsthand. Blue Ridge's manufacturer, Honest Abe Log Homes in Moss, Tennessee,...
Designing a Custom Log Home
Watch a video explaining the design process for a home bought from Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes and manufactured by Honest Abe Log Homes
What’s the Manufacturing Process?
At first glance, it may seem that all log home companies produce home packages in their own facilities. However, this isn't always the reality. Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes has opted to partner with Honest Abe Log Homes for several reasons, one being that Honest...
Kiln Drying Is Imperative
Why is Kiln Drying Important? Consistency and Durability. Kiln-dried logs undergo a "pre-shrink" process prior to milling, ensuring a uniform and sturdy wall system that experiences minimal settling and boasts tight joints. In many parts of the United States, our log...
Species
Eastern White Pine Here’s why Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes manufacturer, Honest Abe Log Homes, selected Eastern White Pine as the species used for wall logs, log sidings, support posts, blocking, porch posts, porch plates, porch rafters and railings. Least...
Builder’s Risk Insurance
Why Risk It? At Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes, we recognize the thrill and anticipation that accompanies the construction of your dream residence. However, we also acknowledge the potential for unforeseen circumstances throughout the building process. Thus, we...
Honest Abe Living Magazine
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