Wondering what you should know before you build a log home? A recent article in the Northwest Indiana News called "Timber Livin': Log home trend suits rough-hewn types to a T" offers a list of important items for those who are thinking of going log:
- Before making a commitment to any specific style of log home, buy the land (the site itself will probably influence the optimal home design).
- Before signing any papers for a log home package, make sure you understand how much the total project (labor and materials) will cost. (There are a lot of unfinished log home projects around the country...)
- Research the manufacturer before you order a log home kit from anyone. Check references and make sure they have a good track record.
- Find a contractor and make sure that person has experience with log home comstruction, because it has notable differences from stick-built homes (your log home manufacturer may be able to provde you with a list of local contractors.)
- Make sure you read the log home kit contract thoroughly to ensure you understand what you're getting.
- Before beginning constructure, make sure to have your financing in place (check out our post on financing a log home for more on that).
Source: Timber Livin'
Great information, and anything we can do to help more people learn about the joys of living in a log home is like spreading happiness. Great post.
Posted by: Tom from Montana | July 13, 2006 at 12:39 PM