Log guide
Your guide for a log home
Rantasalmi provides log house solutions for every need – whether you're dreaming of a traditional log cabin or a contemporary architectural home. Our log guide will help you select the ideal log for your project, ensuring the perfect fit for your vision.
Designing a log home starts with choosing the right log. The log you select will define your building’s unique character – exactly as you’ve envisioned. The ideal log not only suits the purpose of your home, whether for year-round living or seasonal use, but also meets today’s energy standards.
The right log selection is the key to bringing your vision to life.
Are you planning a traditional log home or dreaming of a modern, spacious living space?
Laminated log is the perfect choice for those who appreciate the warm atmosphere and intricate details of traditional log construction. It's a timeless option that brings classic beauty and durability to your home.
If you're looking to blend modern architecture with the timeless appeal of log construction, non-settling laminated log is the perfect solution. It allows you to design expansive windows, sleek lines, and seamlessly integrate materials like glass, steel, and stone, creating a home where light and contemporary style take center stage. Its resistance to settling makes it not just a cutting-edge choice, but a practical investment for the homes of tomorrow.
Log selection
Laminated log
Laminated logs are made by bonding multiple wooden planks together, creating a unified and highly durable structure.
Through meticulous drying and bonding, the natural movement, warping, and cracking of the wood are significantly reduced. The heartwood, known for its exceptional resistance to weather and climate, is showcased in the log, providing lasting durability even in the harshest conditions.
88x180 mm spruce
Lightweight and traditional laminated spruce logs are the perfect choice for small sauna cabins and sheds. This option highlights the wood's natural beauty, infusing your cabin with timeless rustic charm. Choose from corner options like the classic cross corner or the bold dovetail corner for a truly unique finish.
134x180 mm pine
This pine log is designed for year-round use, making it ideal for cottages and saunas. Its dense, tight-grain structure from northern forests provides excellent insulation and durability. Corner options include the classic cross corner, sleek city corner, and striking dovetail corner.
202x260 mm pine
When building a spacious family home or a year-round cottage, the 202 mm pine log is the ideal choice. Its thickness ensures excellent insulation, while available corner types like the classic cross corner and the sleek city corner offer flexible design possibilities.
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Non-settling laminated log
Non-settling log is an innovative form of laminated log in which vertical lamellas minimize the settling of the structure.
Non-settling log enables modern design solutions, such as large window surfaces and sleek structures, without the need for traditional settling allowances. The carefully designed manufacturing process ensures structural stability and long-lasting durability, making non-settling logs the perfect choice for contemporary log construction.
134x234 mm non-settling spruce
Designed for lovers of modern architecture, non-settling laminated spruce logs offer the perfect opportunity to combine log structures with glass, steel, and other materials. This option allows for expansive window surfaces and a sleek, contemporary look. The corner option available is the elegant city corner.
202x234 mm non-settling spruce
This robust non-settling log is ideal for family homes and villas. It combines durability and energy efficiency with modern aesthetics, while the northern spruce ensures its quality and longevity. The available corner option is the sleek city corner.
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Big logs for bold projects
For construction projects that demand bold log aesthetics, expansive designs, and maximum durability, big logs are the ideal solution.
Big logs, like like 240x270 mm and 270x270 mm , are ideal for large-scale buildings such as hotels, restaurants or complex residential structures, where spacious and open architecture is key. Not only do big logs meet both structural and aesthetic requirements, but they also provide optimal thermal and sound insulation for larger buildings.
What corner solution is right for your new home?
The corner solution of a log home has a significant impact on the building's appearance and atmosphere.
With a variety of corner options, you can design your log home exactly as you’ve always envisioned. Whether you favor traditional designs or modern architecture, the choice is yours. Log construction offers the flexibility to blend timeless elements with contemporary styles, ensuring the perfect solution for every taste.
Cross corner
The cross corner is a timeless choice that infuses a log home with warmth, charm, and traditional appeal. Its clean, defined lines create a harmonious, enduring look that pays homage to the roots of log construction. For many, the cross corner offers a sense of familiarity and security, making it the ideal choice for a classic aesthetic. This style is especially perfect for log homes in rural or forested landscapes, where a traditional, nature-inspired atmosphere is desired.
City corner
The city corner introduces a sleek and sophisticated touch to your home’s design. With its seamless integration of log joints, it creates a smooth, unified surface that enhances the overall aesthetic. Offering a clean, minimalist look, the city corner is ideal for modern buildings and urban settings. It’s the perfect solution for blending traditional materials with contemporary design, bringing a modern edge to your home while maintaining the authenticity of log construction.
Dovetail corner
The dovetail corner is one of the most visually captivating options, giving your building a bold and distinctive character. Perfect for creating an impactful and dynamic exterior, it’s a top choice for those who appreciate strong, sleek designs. The dovetail corner enhances the building’s personality, emphasizing its architectural beauty and making a powerful statement.
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Our log selection provides the perfect solutions for every project – from traditional cabins to modern architectural design homes. Get in touch with our experts to discuss more!
Log houses
A home where you can put down your roots.
Rantasalmi log homes offer beauty, durability, and a healthy living environment. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern comforts, our house models provide a flexible foundation. You have the freedom to personalize every detail, creating a home that truly reflects your unique vision.
Custom solutions
From the forest to a masterpiece.
We are your experts in the technical custom solutions of log construction. Our solution-oriented approach allows us to bring even the most demanding visions to life. With decades of experience and industry-leading expertise, we make even the most complex solutions possible.
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From your vision to a home.
The Rantasalmi experience begins with your vision and leads you right to your new doorstep. Our clients value our flexibility, attention to detail, and our ability to seamlessly combine traditional log construction with modern, sustainable living. Explore the stories of our clients and let their journeys inspire your own.
