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    Log Home Additions

    May 26, 2020 2 minutes

    Adding on to any home takes forethought, but adding on to a full-log home can be tricky business. Not only do you need to ensure that the addition looks appropriate, you have to guarantee that the log connection will be structurally sound. There are a few important points to consider.

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