Log Home Construction
Construction is the most critical phase of the log-home buying process, but there’s no reason it should be difficult or stressful. Knowing how the process unfolds will allow you to preview the work ahead and know who’s responsible for making sure everything goes according to plan.
The log home journey isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon. And as Sean Murphy and his family discovered in the sacrifices of building a log home, perseverance and patience go a long way to crossing the finish line.
Want a natural-yet-eclectic-yet-classic place to call home? Going hybrid just might be the answer.
Unless you’re living in the Rocky Mountain region or the Canadian wilderness, most of the log homes you see are milled.
The inside scoop on what this buzzword means to log and timber home construction.
Here's what sets these iconic log homes apart.
Choose how involved you’ll be in your log home’s construction.
Our resident builder shares his top five solutions to save money during the construction of your log home.
When building a log home, it's only natural to have more than a few questions. Luckily, the experts at our Log & Timber Home Show…
Like many log homeowners living in rural areas, our Log Home Journey couple turns to a well to supply their water.
Most likely you are going to build a hybrid log or timber home.
Learn about the advantages of hybrid log homes.
A how-to guide on how you can lower your expenditures, reduce your impact on the environment and more.
Learn how log walls come together a little differently than conventional construction.
What to expect when it's finally time to stop planning and start building your log home.
A quick guide on the difference between machine-milled and handcrafted log homes. Find out which building process works for you!
Not quite sure how a log home becomes a log home? Here's a basic guide on the whole process!
If you are like most people, you need to borrow money to build your dream home. Follow this basic guide to understanding construc…
Expanding your current home could be the answer, and though a log home is a little tricky when it comes to additions, it’s totall…
Know how to recognize the signs of scammers so you can pick the right contractor for the job.
Seal your home correctly to save money and energy with a structural envelope.
Framing squares are quick and easy ways to measure on the construction site. Learn more about this simple but powerful tool.
Something as simple as being organized in a three-ringed-binder can save you and your contractor headaches that you may face down the road.
Alex Charvat shares about the importance of taking photos of your log home construction site. This will help you later during the design process and protects you from any legal issues that could come up.
Learn about the log home construction process and avoid the common pitfalls that occur during this phase.
With plans in place, it’s finally time for Gary and Becky to break ground and order their log package.
Find out if building your log home all on one level is cheaper than stacking stories.
It’s a Silver Anniversary for Coventry Log Homes!
True North Log Homes was an obvious choice in a crowded field of contenders for the Building Systems Councils’ first ever award.
