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Often called the pinewoods, the terrain is covered in pines and oaks, with tall hardwood trees and rich bottom lands.

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Provided opportunities for early settlers. Later on as Texas continued developing and making railroads and other advancements in technology more lumber was starting to be used from this region. By the 20th century timber was one of the leading economic engines of Texas. In recent times preservation efforts, have helped to stabilize parts of the Texas woodlands.

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This region is the wettest region of Texas by far. The woods are damp and humid which make s for a temperate-climate year around. The summer never get too hot and winters don't get too cold. East Texas also experiences more rainfall in comparison to other regions. The west is arid while the east is humid.

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The Texas Pineywoods are rich in plant species diversity. It has deep, fertile, sandy loam soils. Many types of plants grow in the pineywoods such as shrubs, vines, grasses, and wildflowers. Areas are dominated by native hardwoods and in recent years have started being overtaken by invasive species. To list a few species there are American beautyberry, buttonbush, wax myrtle, and many more common shrubs. Cross-vines, pipevines, and trumpet creeper vines. Wildflowers such as winecup, coral bean, and Halbert-leaf rose- mallow. That's just a few, as there are many more diverse species of plant all over the pineywoods.

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East Texas Pineywoods Plant Species image

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Woodpeckers are common as they peck into old pine trees and make their homes. Cottonmouths aka water moccasins live along lake shorelines and swampy areas, and their mouths are white like cotton, giving this snakes it's name. Another common animal you'll see in the region are Eastern Cottontail rabbits. They live inside thick brush piles, tall grass, or in abandoned holes and dens. Opossums, another common animal can grow as large as a house cat, hunt only during the night, and hang upside down by their tails. There are many other animals you can find in the East Texas forests but these are some of the most common ones.

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People make the log cabin by stacking tree trunks, and making them interlock at  corners, which also results in a strong structure. Usually have rustic features and minimal decorations. Porches and decks are common. Also usually have simple-gable or cross-gable roofs. Th  inside of them are normally simple with one room.

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It's roots are in Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. These structures were being build during the Bronze age ( about 3500 BC) in Northern Europe. As It's popularity grew the design began to sweep over Northern Europe and Asia. This design was brought the Americas by Finland and Sweden around 1638. The simple tools required for construction made it a well known architectural choice for pioneers.

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70% of heat in a cabin will be lost through the roof and floor. However, certain  logs provide better insulation like cedar and pine. The logs store heat through the day and release it through the night. In winter temperatures is was common for people to seal the house from the inside. If there is moisture it still tries to get out and usually does if there are cracks in the wood.

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Jackson Hole cabin by Ellis Nunn and associates is a cozy cabin, that represents comfortable mountain cabin living. Th kitchen is modern but still has an antique look to it. The interior has a colorful design, and is modeled after the Madison Ranger Station in Yellowstone National Park

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Log cabin ventilation is usually overlooked, and most of the time it isn’t necessary. However, a log cabin is the same as any other building, as such heat and moisture can build up. Ideally you should consider a vent low down and high up, so there are no damp spots.

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Hardwood, Softwood, plywood and MDF are are the four main varieties of wood. Softwood trees have needles and produce cones. These trees are normally used for woodworking, construction, and furniture. Also often used for wood framing as well as building utility style structures. Some specific examples are Pine, Cedar, Fir, and spruce trees. Then there's hardwood, these produce leaves and seeds, and some examples of it are cherry, oak, mahogany, etc.

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History of Wood as an Architectural Material

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History of Wood as an Architectural Material

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Wood is one of the longest standing materials in existence, and is a primary source for construction materials. In environmentally friendly, renewable, and durable which makes it a popular choice for both buildings and furnishings. It can be used for both modest and grand structures. During the middle ages skill craftsmen's were in high demand and every building required wood. Timber framing was first developed by Romans and this technique was reaching heights with impressive structures. Now in the 21st century one of the most popular uses for wood are rustic log cabins.

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Woods strength is weakened by knots, cracks, and faults, and its durability increases as its density increases. The strength and stiffness The strength properties depended on the type of tree.

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Currently the costs of wood are very high, the costs of wood go up by 30% every year and have gone even higher in 2021. There's been a surge in remolding which makes the demand for wood go up. People are buying bigger appliance and furniture and this is also making the prices go up because these things are shipped on wooden pallets.