The term, Green Logs, refers
to timber that is fresh-cut from the forest. It
still contains all or most of its moisture content.
Generally, log home companies do not use Green
Logs for construction because the logs
will shrink and warp as they dry. Most log home
companies dry their logs before milling to ensure
that most of the shrinkage has occured. An exception
is that many handcrafted log homes are built with
Green Logs, but special construction
techniques are used to account for future shrinkage
and compression.
