Log and Timber Home Living

MILLED VS. HANDCRAFTED

MACHINE-MILLED

1. Cut to a uniform shape and size.2. A beveled edge or tongue-and-groove can be used3. Logs are typically stripped of their bark for consistent grain and color.4. Corner lengths are uniformly cut for a precise fit and tidy appearance.5. Chinking is often unnecessary but can be used for aesthetic purposes.

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