FAQs

Energy efficient wall construction styles for log homes.
2-notch style with hard styrofoam insulation and in-wall fiberglass insulation.
Half-log exterior with OSB inner wall and in-wall fiberglass insulation.
Fiberglass-insulated inner wall with outer thermal wrap.


What is the cost per square foot of a log home?

From the foundation up, you can figure spending from $80 and up. It is cheaper to go up than out, and finished basement square footage cost is less than the rest of the house.

Is it necessary to use a log homebuilder or can I use any builder?


It is not as important with the half log systems, but with full logs, past experience is important.

How often will I have to restain?


Depending on the product used, how exposed your house will be to the elements, you can expect to restain between three and eight years.

Do I need a detailed set of house plans to build my house?


Yes. The larger and more complex the house, the more important the plans become.

Will my log home last?


Log homes will last as long as other types of homes as long as they are maintained properly. This means yearly inspections by you, the homeowner, just like you should do with any other type of house.

Are there any advantages between a full log system and a half-log system?


If you can obtain the same look with a half log system as one can using full logs, then it comes down to romance versus function.

Is it hard to decorate a log home?


Log Homes can be decorated in a myriad of styles from rustic to contemporary.


Absolutely not! In some ways it can be easier because one can go in so many different directions, even in the same house.



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