Log cabin construction by Smoky Cove Resort is an art form borne of years of patient craftsmanship and dedication that is second to none. In the closeup log cabin construction photo to the right, you can see very clearly the incredibly precise fit of the dovetail log construction, which is the very heart of the log home structure.

There will obviously be no shifting or structural issues with this wall, for many years to come. Log cabin construction of investment rental homes in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee area, is led in quality by the focal emphasis here at Smoky Cove Resort.

And one of the greatest assets positively affecting the resale value of yourPigeon Forge log vacation home is the quality of construction, a facet that many investors overlook in the selection of investment log cabins.

Beginning with the foundations of Smoky Cove Log homes, you can see here the care and effort put into the finishing detail. Smoky Cove offers the most attention to finishing detail work of any log home builder in the area.

You may also notice how closely together Smoky Cove Resort log home builders place the support joists for the porches, and how securely these joists are fastened to the walls of the log home structure.

In the photo to the right, you can see the precise fit of the foundation exterior walls to the exterior log walls of the custom log vacation cabin near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

In our log cabin construction, Smoky Cove Resort places more structural porch pillars, and the strength and structural integrity of our porches is unsurpassed. This strength bodes well for hot tub placement, and the enjoyment of many guests through the years.

This photo of a typical floor truss system in Smoky Cove Resort log home construction shows how strong and secure you floor will be. These floors display a marked absence of noise and sway as compared to many construction techniques.

Note also the reinforcing steel joinery plates at the junctions of the floor joist system, which add to the strength and quiet enjoyment of your floors.

In log cabin construction, nothing more elegantly completes the rustic appeal of your interior living spaces than natural, rough hewn, eastern red cedar pillars. This very expensive construction "extra" is included in the price of your Smoky Cove Resort home, here on the outskirts of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville, Tennessee.

Not only does the size and natural bends of the cedar tree trunk make for a beautiful look in your custom log home, but it adds considerable strength versus standard support columns.

In the detail close-up photo to the right, you may see in this natural log cabin construction that precision of fit and finish has clearly not be forgotten. It is the precise fit of the eastern red cedar support pillar with the open beam flooring above that provides both the upscale look and security of the ultimate in quality log home construction.

What is the first thing you often notice about quality log home construction? It is the fit and finish of the door frames, as this is one of the first construction details you may observe up close upon entering the structure. Pictured to the right is a typical example of how well Smoky Cove Resort log cabin builders cut and install their door frames into the log home exterior walls.

This photo show the typical level of quality associated with our doors and door frames. You may note the level fit of the door and the receptor for the screen in this close up.

The upscale dormer pictured to the right shows how closely Smoky Cove log cabin builders pay attention to detail. Note the multiple facet window and how it improves the appearance of this structure.

The framework picture here is of course for the placement of a glass and beam wall, perfect to enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of the forested surroundings and gorgeous mountain views here at Smoky Cove Resort. The additional structural supports being doubled and tripled into the framework of the glass and beam wall takes tremendous stress off the large glass panes themselves, and adds significantly to the strength and durability of the custom log vacation home.