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New Home Contractor??
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I'm anxiously "interviewing" log home companies for our home that we're going to build next spring, 2013. I'm so overwhelmed with pricing,floorplans, options...etc. Being near Wisconsin, there are…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Gloede Apr 29, 2012.
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James W. Harbin replied to Justin's discussion New Home Contractor??" Hi Mark, Please go to usaloghomes.com and get the right information on cedar logs. You're adding labor and materials to your budget needlessly. The construction will take longer and set back your construction time.…"
WHISPERING PINES LOG HOMES, INC. replied to Justin's discussion New Home Contractor??"Dear Justin,
You should do your research to see you feel most comforatable with! We would love the opportunity to work with you. We are located in Minnesota and have been in business for over 31 years! We are the log manufacturer (mill),…"
James W. Harbin replied to Justin's discussion New Home Contractor??"Hello Justin, Don't shoot yourself in the foot trying to get a deal on a log home. Determine your budget number and design your home to fit it. You can get cedar at pine prices, guaranteed on usaloghomes.com You can get pricing and a…"
Mark Bugaieski replied to Justin's discussion New Home Contractor??"Hi Glenn,
You're right - I got off-topic from the original question.
I am speaking as someone is Justin's exact same position - building in 2013.
I have done extensive research and talked to many log home companies.
My personal conclusion…"
Justin replied to Justin's discussion New Home Contractor??"Thanks for the help...I have definitely explored the log siding option and have found it to be the same price if not more than conventional logs. However, I did not look into purchasing the log siding from a wholesaler...very good…"
"I see what you are saying Glenn, I would consider this to be a non-hostile exchange of opinions (not an argument)
I agree with you that solid logs and log siding are not comparable, but each can bring a unique advantage that…"
Glenn Molenaar replied to Justin's discussion New Home Contractor??"Raymond, I question why Mark who it appears does not live in a loghome would refer someone who is looking for a loghome to log siding. I have built with milled logs and log siding, the only siding that compares to logs in my view is no way less…"
"Glenn, both have advantages. Solid logs are superior in tensile strength. Great on resisting hurricane and tornados and floods. Log siding has great, cost, insulation capabilities, and environmental advantages."
Glenn Molenaar replied to Justin's discussion New Home Contractor??"Mark why recommend a stick built home with log siding? A log home milled or hand crafted if built right is far superior to a stick built home with log siding.
Glenn"
Mark Bugaieski replied to Justin's discussion New Home Contractor??"There are some great companies in Wisconsin. To keep costs down (initially and on-going), consider a "stick-built" home with log siding, log siding interior walls, and tongue in groove ceilings. Do some google reserach and…"
"I didn't know there are still companies out there using spikes. But yeah, lagged or spiked systems typically don't settle any more than a conventional built home settles, especially if they are lagged in a stagger formation every 18"…"
Jim Mulkern,Jim Barna of PA replied to Justin's discussion New Home Contractor??"Just make sure they can give you references, reasonably recent. You need to decide what you want provided by your log package provider. You can debate all day long about kiln drying vs air dry. Depending on the size of the log and time allowed to…"
Justin posted a discussionNew Home Contractor??
I'm anxiously "interviewing" log home companies for our home that we're going to build next spring, 2013. I'm so overwhelmed with pricing,floorplans, options...etc. Being near Wisconsin, there are no shortage of dealers/contractors. How do you pick who to use? I thought with the current economy that building labor costs would be much lower than they are. The "log home package" companies are around $200 sq/ft for a basic floor plan and basic interior amenities. Then there are companies…See More
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