The tree species used to produce logs depend mainly on location of the manufacturer. Some popular woods are Southern Yellow Pine, White Pine, Cypress, Western Red Cedar and Spruce.

The size of the logs depends mainly on the desired appearance and the budget. Log home packages come with logs between 6 to 24 inches in diameter.

A variety of architectural styles (Ranch, Split-level, Two Story, and Chalet) is available, Cape and Cape Cod being the most popular.