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The grand opening of the new Valerie H. Schindler Wildlife Learning Center at the North Carolina Zoo was held August 19, 2008 in Asheboro, NC. The center was built using full log materials supplied by Appalachain Log Structures of Ripley, WV. The 4600 square foot building features a D-log profile and will provide affordable accommodations for college and university students who participate in apprenticeships, internships and residencies at the Zoo . It… Continue

The year: 1978. We saw the first cell phone, the first arcade game in Space Invaders, and the original Star Wars: A New Hope. For a future tech geek like me this was a BIG year. But 1978 was also the year that my grandfather, Fletcher Parsons, was innovative enough to take his knowledge of wood preservation and apply it to the new crop of log homes that had begun to pop up around the country. His pioneering vision has now grown beyond his wildest expectations, and… Continue

Appalachian Log Structures has introduced five new standard model floor plans plus three gargage packages to it's lineup of over 50 other high quality plans. Designed to appeal to a wide range of needs and preferences, the plans range from 1722… Continue