Zook Log Cabin Construction Insights
Our prebuilt log cabins are handcrafted in Lancaster County by skilled Amish carpenters, known for their exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Built with quality materials and to withstand any region’s harshest weather, every cabin meets our high standards to ensure long-lasting beauty and space for unforgettable memories.
Here, you’ll find the standard construction details for our cabins, which truly set our log cabins apart. Each feature is designed for strength and comfort, with additional customization options available to match your own vision.
Log Cabin Construction
Specs & Design Details
Standard Features:
- Sizes: Choose between all our log cabin models and then pick the size you want. Our log cabin sizes range from The Pioneer at 650 sq.ft. to The Glacier, The Canyon Lodge, and The Mountaineer Deluxe at 2,000 sq.ft.
- Certified Modular Cabins: Our log cabins are fully engineered to your state & local building codes
- Utilities: Fully wired, plumbed, and insulated to meet all state & local building codes
- Engineer Certified Plans: Your New Log Home comes with a full set of engineered certified plans.
Modular Log Cabins
Standard Materials, Sizes, and Features
Each of our insulated prefab cabins gets the same special attention, and we don’t take shortcuts. As custom home builders, we understand that everyone has different needs and desires when it comes to their personal modular log home, so we specialize in custom log cabin building to fit your home and your needs.
Below is a list of our standard log cabin construction details. However, because building codes vary widely by location, specifications may be adjusted based on your delivery address and design preferences. This ensures your cabin meets both your expectations and local regulations. For the most accurate details, request a free quote and work closely with a Zook Cabins representative to customize your cabin.
| 2×10 floor joists at 16″ on-center to be set on customers crawl space or full basement | Insulated windows with low-e/argon glass (0.32 u-factor) |
| ¾ tongue & groove sub-floor glued & nailed to joists | Insulated fiberglass 6-panel entrance door |
| Pressure treated porch decking (composite decking upgrade available) | 2×10 roof rafters @ 16″ on-center or engineered trusses @ 24″ on-center |
| 2×6 framed exterior walls – studs spaced 16″ on-center | 7/16″ OSB roof sheathing with felt paper above |
| Walls sheathed with 7/16″ OSB and house wrapped | Lifetime GAF/Elk architectural shingle roof (steel roof is optional) |
| White Pine tongue & groove log siding | Vented eaves and ridge |
| Round log spindle railings on porches | Wall Insulation: R-19 |
| Two coats of exterior sealer applied in factory | Ceiling Insulation: R-30 or R-38 (depending on roof system) |
Recreational Log Cabins
Standard Materials, Sizes, and Features
For log cabins placed on campgrounds, used as rentals, or designated as outfitter cabins that are not required to meet local building codes and regulations, see our standard features below.
| 4×4 pressure treated skids (not more than 4′ apart) | Insulated windows with low-e/argon glass (0.32 u-factor) |
| 2×6 pressure treated floor joists @ 16″ on-center | Insulated fiberglass 6-panel entrance door |
| 2×8 or 2×10 floor joists are available if going on crawl space or basement | 2×6 or 2×8 roof rafters @ 16″ on-center or engineered trusses @ 24″ on-center |
| ¾ tongue & groove sub-floor | 7/16″ OSB roof sheathing with felt paper above |
| Pressure treated porch decking (composite decking upgrade available) | Lifetime GAF/Elk architectural shingle roof (steel roof is optional) |
| 2×4 framed exterior walls – studs spaced 16″ on-center | Vented eaves and ridge |
| Walls sheathed with 7/16″ OSB and house wrapped | Floor Insulation: R-10 |
| White Pine tongue & groove log siding | Wall Insulation: R-13 |
| Round log 2-rail railing system on porches | Ceiling Insulation: R-19 |
| Two coats of exterior sealer applied in factory |
External Log Cabin Construction Details
Drip Edge
Vented Roof & Eaves
Double Top Plate
Thermo-Ply Sheathing
House Wrap
6″ T&G Log Siding
Internal Log Cabin Construction Details
Vented Roof & Eaves
Insulated Ceiling
T & G Interior Boards
Rafter Tie
LVL Beam
Rough Wiring
Trimmed LVL Beam
Log Cabin Flooring Construction Details
T&G Pine Flooring
Sub-Floor
Insulated Floor
PT 2×4 Joist 16″ O.C.
4×4 Foundation Skids
Log Cabin Installation
Watch our log cabin builders install this log cabin from start to finish! This video showcases the craftsmanship, materials, and construction techniques that go into every cabin we build.
