When a cabin is disassembled, the logs are carefully numbered. After cleaning and restoration, the logs are laid course upon course, much like giant Lincoln Logs. The original roof rafters are erected, the roof structure is insulated, and a roof installed.

Inside the cabin, insulation and electric wires are placed between the logs. As with the outside, wire lathe and chinking are installed over them. The gable ends are then framed in, insulated, and covered with rough sawn pine boards inside and out.