Why Would Anyone Build Now?

With uncertainty engulfing our economy, why would anyone build now? We are confronted daily with customers that are uneasy about moving forward with their building project in the middle of this current economic mess. Of course, each person or family has to evaluate their own financial situation and no one should build if they can’t [...]

Log Home Maintenance, Cleaning and Inspections

Guest Author: Perma-Chink Systems  Taking care of log homes is a bit like caring for your car.  You would never consider driving your car for years without changing the oil or ever washing it.  Your home too needs an occasional wash, inspection and maintenance.  It is easier and better to inspect a clean home than one that’s [...]

Designing Green Log Homes: Top 10 List

The design team at Mountain Architects have put together a great “Top 10″ list of things to consider when designing green log homes and timber frame home retreats.   The team highlights key points such as: Consider the Log Home Carbon Footprint… Reduce the use of chemically processed materials… Consider good basic design decisions…  Use energy efficient products… Use low-VOC products… Use [...]

The Value of a Log Home Architect: Onsite Construction Inspections

On-site inspection and verification of construction is an invaluable service many architects provide clients during the construction phase of their custom log home.  At Mountain Architects and PrecisionCraft, we have incorporated site visits as a standard practice with a minimum of five on-site inspections as a base line.  Having your architect perform on-site inspections is [...]

Competitive Bidding will Yield the Best Results

Residential real estate has taken a serious blow in the last few years. New construction of single family homes is at its lowest point since the recession of 1991. It’s a buyers market and smart investors know this is the best opportunity to get great deals on new construction, especially new log homes [...]