Business Details
49 Years
experience
Custom Log Homes & Cabin Kits Nationwide
Gastineau Log Homes, established in 1977, has dedicated over four decades to crafting custom log homes that blend tradition with modern innovation. As America's premier manufacturer of log cabin kits and homes, we specialize in creating structures that embody durability, sustainability, and timeless beauty. Our proprietary SmartLog Wall System and Therma-Log Siding technology set industry standards for energy efficiency and structural integrity, while our Log Home Lay-A-Way program offers flexible planning solutions. With a proven engineered building system overseen by licensed professionals, we guarantee material quantities and provide comprehensive support through two site visits during construction.Our commitment to quality is reinforced by a lifetime warranty on wood products and a 10-year transferable warranty, ensuring long-term customer satisfaction. Our team of experts delivers personalized guidance through every phase of the building process, from initial design to final construction, supported by detailed, easy-to-follow manuals and specialized training seminars. With over 5,000 homes built across 12 countries, our legacy combines chemical-free, eco-friendly materials with unmatched craftsmanship. Our geographic centralization enables efficient shipping nationwide while maintaining rigorous quality control standards that have earned us trust across generations of homeowners.
Services
Log Home Construction
Custom Design Services
Material Supply Kits
Construction Seminars
Warranty Support
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer a proven engineered building system with licensed professional oversight
- Our Material Quantity Guarantee ensures complete construction material delivery
- We provide two construction site visits for quality assurance and satisfaction
- We implement a detailed plain-English construction manual for ease of use
- Our lifetime warranty covers all wood products and exterior caulk joints
What people say
Outstanding service
Quality craftsmanship
Energy efficiency
Comprehensive support
Lasting value
Services
Custom Log Homes
We design and construct fully customized log homes using premium oak, cypress, pine, and cedar materials. Our 8-inch standard logs provide superior thermal mass compared to industry-standard 6-inch logs. Each home incorporates our SmartLog Wall System for enhanced energy efficiency while maintaining traditional log home aesthetics. Our engineering team ensures structural integrity through precise calculations and material selection.
Construction Seminars
Our Building Smart Construction Seminars provide hands-on training for DIY builders and contractors. Participants learn proper log home assembly techniques including spline groove installation, door/window buck assembly, and settlement accommodation methods. The program covers both standard and custom home construction processes with practical demonstrations of our proprietary building systems.
Material Supply Kits
We offer comprehensive material packages containing precisely milled logs and construction components. Each kit includes pre-cut spline windows/door bucks, Poly-Spline gaskets, and settlement accommodation systems. Our Material Quantity Guarantee ensures all necessary components arrive for seamless construction, with detailed inventory lists included for verification.
Warranty Support
Our warranty program includes lifetime coverage on wood products and exterior caulk joints, plus a 10-year transferable warranty. We conduct two site visits during construction (Quality Assurance Visit) and post-completion (Customer Satisfaction Visit) to verify proper implementation of our building systems and address any concerns.
Design Services
We offer full design services for custom and standard floor plans, including hybrid homes combining log elements with modern construction. Our team assists with layout optimization, material selection, and structural engineering. The SmartMatch system allows seamless integration of log siding with conventional framing while maintaining aesthetic continuity.
Questions
What types of log homes do you offer?
We offer full log homes, log-sided homes, post and beam, timber frame, and hybrid homes using oak, cypress, pine, or cedar materials.
Do you provide construction support?
Yes, we offer two site visits during construction and a detailed construction manual with plain-English instructions for all building phases.
Are financing options available?
We provide a Log Home Lay-A-Way program and work with third-party lenders specializing in log home financing across all 50 states.
What warranties do you offer?
We provide a lifetime warranty on wood products and exterior caulk joints, plus a 10-year transferable warranty on construction components.
Can I customize my home design?
All plans can be modified, and we offer full custom design services to create homes tailored to specific needs and preferences.
How energy efficient are your homes?
Our 8-inch logs provide superior thermal mass, and the SmartLog system improves energy efficiency by 33% compared to standard log construction.
