Log No home is more romantic than a log home. Log homes are an American tradition and were originally built by the pioneers, who had plenty of trees available to them in the forests of North America. The romance of handcrafted log building is revealed in the natural elements and creativity put into the finished log home. The combinations of natural wood, stone and glass create a timeless and rustic charm that recalls the pioneer spirit in our complex and high-tech world. Among the advantages of building with logs is their thermal mass heat retention, which makes them an excellent insulator against the cold weather.