Your Log Home

The answer to the question whether one can build a log home in a fire area is a resounding yes. However, before the logs can be purchased and the construction process commenced the surrounding areas should be looked into carefully.

Firstly, if there are bushes around the area they should be cleared so as to discourage external fires from coming into contact with the property.

The second step involves treating the wood that will be used for the construction before the house is put up. This sort of treatment involves the use of fire resistant (more…)

If you have decided to build a log home, one of the things you are probably asking yourself is exactly how different the building process will be from a traditional home in terms of permits and blueprint planning. The answer to those questions will vary from one geographic area to another, since topography, climate and types of natural disasters vary from one site to the next.

The building permit for a log home is no different than a traditional building, but the inspection and blueprint (more…)

Deciding on building a log home is a good choice. They are less expensive than stick-built, banks and other lending institutions will finance your project, and you can even be your own general contractor without the burden of a contractor license, ergo, you’ll save money. However, this may not be the wisest choice since the procedure is a bit complicated and some lenders will eschew loaning money unless a professional contractor is used.

In terms of time, you should plan on five to six months (more…)