"Hello Folks, Ninety dollars a square foot doesn't include windows,doors,roof,and foundation. Just kidding,I'm old enough to remember when you could build for 100.00 in the early sixties."
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James W. Harbin
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Lost Katahdin Cedar Log Home Dealer
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Recently a gentleman named Rich from Baltimore tried to contact me and could not make contact on 302-945-6706. I'm not sure what happened and I blogged him on his site without success. Rich, Please…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Colorado Log Home Finishing Feb 19.
Northern White Cedar
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National Energy Codes have given our industry an opportunity to show folks the superiority of solid wood walls and the ease to comply with R values. We have always had good old thermal mass. In our…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by shanny May 5, 2012.
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James W. Harbin replied to Ljh815's discussion Have land.... Will we choose a log home?"Hey Mary,There are two things that are important when you are buying a log home,price and species. Service is what sets these companies apart. The Dealer/Builder is qualified to represent a reputable company that has been manufacturing log homes for…"
James W. Harbin left a comment for EZMARY"Easy Mary,Buying just logs and beams,getting remaining materials locally,and being the general contractor is not cost effective,and is not acceptable to most lenders. Folks who have plenty of free time and deep pockets can build a log home.Log home…"
James W. Harbin replied to Ljh815's discussion Have land.... Will we choose a log home?"Hello Folks, In order to control costs buying everything from one source as much as possible makes sense. Ordering logs only can result in too much waste. Today's packages were developed over the years to minimize waste and improve…"
James W. Harbin left a comment for Mike Goes"Hey Mike, Check out usaloghomes.com and get what you want in cedar. Good luck. Jim Harbin"
James W. Harbin replied to Ljh815's discussion Have land.... Will we choose a log home?"Hello Folks, There is no reason why you can't give your plan to another log home company to get a package price,turn-key price,dry-in price,and a Dealer/Builder near you. Go to usaloghomes.com and get the help you need. Tell them Jim sent you.…"
James W. Harbin left a comment for William"Hello William, If I can be of any help let me know. Jim Harbin Back to Nature Dealer/Builders for Katahdin Cedar Log Homes Mid-Atlantic Region"
James W. Harbin left a comment for Bill Wismar"Hello Bill, Make sure you find an expert for your repairs.Typically,there is more damage than meets the eye and it isn't cheap. Good luck,
Jim Harbin"
James W. Harbin left a comment for George Waddell"Hello George,Welcome to the neighborhood.What's going on with your log home?"
James W. Harbin left a comment for Ted Holland"Hey Ted, Welcome to the site. Tell us about your log home."
James W. Harbin left a comment for Mike Leslie"Hey Mike, Check out Weatherguard For a one coat application in oil. Nice looking pictures. I have used it for over 25 years and they just keep improving. Good Luck, Jim Harbin Back To Nature Dealer/Builders for Katahdin Cedar Log Homes"
James W. Harbin's blog post was featuredLog Home Pricing
Hello Folks, Love the blog on square foot pricing. As a Dealer/Builder that question is usually the first one asked. I don't easily volunteer that information except to say that all log homes are custom and can vary according to the bells and whistles. We like to help them find a design so that we can give them a turnkey estimate. Our package supplies all the components needed to build up to cabinets and mechanicals. The package price reflects close to one third of total costs to build a…See More
James W. Harbin left a comment for Ron Turmel"Hey Ron. Welcome to the neighborhood. We are building a Katahdin Cedar Log Home in Essex. If you want to see it you can call us at 302-945-6706 and we can arrange it. Go to usaloghomes.com and learn more about us. Thank you, Jim Harbin Back To…"
James W. Harbin posted a status"We are just finishing up our log home in Essex,MD. Come see it. Call me at 302-945-6706 to make arrangements Jim"
James W. Harbin left a comment for Wil"Hello Wil, Retirement in Maine,Wonderful! Katahdin Cedar Log Homes is in Oakfield. Tour the Plant and meet some nice folks and learn all about cedar or go to usaloghomes.com. Good Luck, Jim Harbin Back to Nature Dealer/Builders for Katahdin Cedar…"
James W. Harbin left a comment for Eric"Hello Eric, If the taxes and cost of living is getting you down then, come to Lower,Slower,Delaware. No sales tax,low tax rates,and the Ocean and Inland Bays. Good Luck, Jim Harbin Back to Nature Dealer/Builder for Katahdin Cedar Log Homes…"
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- Tell us about yourself:
- My wife Pamela and I are Katahdin Cedar Log Home Dealer/Builders in the Mid-Atlantic region. We have 50 years combined experience in Log homes. We will talk log with anyone who wants to.
- Are you lucky enough to be living in a log home?
- Not presently.
- What timeframe are you looking to start your dream home?
- 12-24 months
Comment Wall (19 comments)
- At 1:57pm on April 7, 2013,
Cynthia Gugg said… Thanks Jim - I'm hearing all positive things about cedar, I think we're pretty much locked in on that part. Beautiful wood and with great benefits. I appreciate your support on that!
- At 1:58pm on March 9, 2013,
Carl said… i am working with local species to Virginia Beach. White and red oak, Southern yellow pine, gum, and occasional cedar, walnut, cherry, pecan and locust. i have a 1000 Sqft kiln so i dry anything I cut unless otherwise specified. check out the website www.rustictimbercompany.com
- At 11:20pm on February 25, 2013, buildbeautiful said…
no noishing
t a log home builder but will be doing all the inside and outside fin
- At 5:08pm on February 25, 2013, Marty said…
thanks
we have our land in N Arkasas ans currently looking at a satterwhite design, but hoping for more input at the lopg an d home show this weekend in Branson
- At 4:37pm on February 25, 2013, Carl said…
- Sure can. Im working with everything from pine to oak
- At 1:15pm on February 10, 2013,
shanny said… Yeah...my mistake...I thought you tried to reach this person in Baltimore at a 302 area code...forgot that is your area code...so I deletred my message.
My folks used to live in Lewis.
- At 5:25pm on February 8, 2013, Jon Henderson said…
Thanks James. I have had Pella here at my house and they are stating it is a not a window problem. i am looking into the air exchange system. Do you recommend i look to a log home builder to install or a hvac company? I am going to the Burlington VT Log Home show next weekend. Maybe i will find someone there!
- At 3:09pm on January 12, 2013, Mark said…
Hi Jim,
Have not been on here for some time, as is obvious.
We are in the high desert, about 2 hours SE of Bend. Our property is 40 acres of sagebrush, rabbitbrush, greasewood & a 5 acre lake with approx another 8 acres in wetland. Great duck habitat, we also have nesting Sandhill cranes, pheasant & quail.
The log portion of my home is built, a 24'x26' shell. We are adding on this year, but I am not doing log construction due to no skills in that arena, as well as other things. Looking forward to having the first addition done later this year & maybe move in not too distant future.Mark
- At 9:24pm on June 11, 2012, shanny said…
I am sorry...I just noticed your comment from last month (apparently I don't get these notices).
You are very welcome.
I just came back from DE visiting family (Smyrna and Clayton). My folks used to live in Lewis...and I grew up in Claymont before I went in the service and ended up in Maine.
- At 4:26pm on April 24, 2012, george grieninger said…
Hi, thinking about a 1600-1700 sq ft log house, Pine, cypress, spruce dead standing , I would like to get the longest lasting as far as having the constant staining or resealing, insect resistance,Porch on three sides. talked to a few different co. and got thier reasons for why theirs is best, A lot of the finish inside work I can do our get done through local trades, but putting up the logs seems to be something I can't find around here, Charles County Md., so far as cost have been given average of around 45-50 and labor to get under roof, Not including the metal roof was 22-25, still trying to make a decision on log type. once i decide on log type just need set of plans to turn into county to get permission to start.Single level over a basement, I'll have the basement built by local trades, porches floors to be cement. Which wood should i chose.
James W. Harbin's Blog
Log Home Pricing
Hello Folks, Love the blog on square foot pricing. As a Dealer/Builder that question is usually the first one asked. I don't easily volunteer that information except to say that all log homes are custom and can vary according to the bells and whistles. We like to help them find a design so that we can give them a turnkey estimate. Our package supplies all the components needed to build up to cabinets and mechanicals. The package price reflects close to one third of total costs to build a…
ContinuePosted on April 9, 2013 at 12:36pm
Rich where are you?
Hi Rich, Why don't I see any of my posts on your page? Jim Harbin
Posted on February 17, 2013 at 1:15pm
Foam walls and foam logs
Hello Folks, What happens to foam during a fire? Jim Harbin
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 12:56pm — 2 Comments
General Contractor
Hello Everyone, I see folks saying they are talking to general contractors to get prices to build their log home. If they are not talking to a log home general contractor they are opening themselves up to all kinds of problems. Dealer/builders are the most qualified to do your project. Some dealers have general contractors that have experience with log homes who can save you money and time. You don't want your project to be a training ground for a contractor and neither does your…
ContinuePosted on February 11, 2013 at 11:51am
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