Exploring WoodHaven’s Options For Log Cabin Corners

At WoodHaven, we can give any home the log cabin look without the need for a full log construction! How do we do it? We cover the home in our premium wood siding then add authentic log cabin corners and trim that look just like the real deal, but the homeowner saves thousands compared to a new build! There are many different options for log siding styles, which you can learned more about here. With this blog, we’re exploring our log home corner options, also referred to as log cabin notches. All of our corners are made-to-order so we can match your design choices. Corner choice may not seem like much, but it is an important finishing detail that heavily contributes to the aesthetic of your overall look. Which style would you prefer for your log cabin-style home?

Saddle Notch Corners

The Saddle notch corner is one of the most common styles we provide for log cabins. They create an incredible amount of curb appeal for the home due to their recognizable, traditional aesthetic. To create the look, logs get a circular “notch” cut into them, and then each log is stacked on top with the notches nestling into the next. This criss-cross pattern extends off the corner of the home. Paired with a siding option like our Fat Boy, saddle notches are a good way to create an authentic-looking log cabin without an actual log build. Available in cedar and pine varieties.

Butt-N-Pass Corners

Saddle notches have been the traditional method, but they do require some skill and precision to cut correctly. In the 1950s, an American builder invented a new method for log cabin corners that would be easier for builders to create, and it was the butt-n-pass method. Logs are stacked on top of each other with no notches cut, and in the past they would be reinforced with metal rebar to fix the logs together. Today’s method of installation requires no through-rod, which makes it even easier and affordable. The Butt-N-Pass logs each have a 90 degree cut-out to fit the corner of the wall with a tail that runs back on the wall to match the log siding. This style looks especially rustic and has also become very popular with homeowners. Available in cedar and pine varieties.

Corner Posts

Corner posts give log cabin homes a more modern look. With a real log cabin, they can be difficult to build, but our siding makes installing them much simpler and cost-effective. Rather than logs being stacked, they meet together along one vertical pole. Some people prefer this style because they feel it looks cleaner than corners that extend off the corners of the home. Available in cedar and pine varieties.

Dovetail Corners

Dovetail corners are similar to saddle notches, but the logs are cut into rectangular shapes rather than circular ones. The ends of logs are cut away to create a special fan-shaped wedge, and then are stacked on top of each other like the butt-n-pass. At WoodHaven, dovetail corners are only available with our Adirondack wood siding.

Why You Should Choose WoodHaven for Your Log Cabin Home

We know we’re not the only wood siding supplier around. Other mills offer these same styles of siding and corner options. What sets WoodHaven apart is a commitment to lasting quality. Our wood products are sourced from an Amish mill that gets us the exact lumber we’re looking for. Our process relies on both machinery and real hands to ensure all of our products are cut straight and without faults. We kiln dry all of our wood to an extra degree of dryness than our competitors do because we understand the true importance of wood moisture. We’ve designed our products with tongue and groove joints that make our siding the absolute best choice for a painless installation. We’ll help you explore our siding and corner options and create the log cabin you’ve always wanted.