A general rule of thumb is to multiply the cost of your kit by three for a more accurate idea of the finished cost of the project. Buying a pre-cut log home kit will save time, labor and money. The expanded margin put on the product by the manufacturer to compensate for the extensive handling and marking required will be matched by the contractor who must then decipher and reassemble the rustic rubic cube. Also, no room for error will be tolerated by a pre-cut kit with regards to foundations or other site work. Lastly, small alterations in window or door placements are out of the question with this type of product.
Log homes are less expensive to build than other homes.
An equally important consideration when researching your log project is Thermal Mass which is the absorption and refraction potential of the log weight combined with the masonry elements. This ability to absorb and release heat in a traditional log building, demonstrates the same energy efficiency as a conventional building with an R-12 value. Additional data to consider beyond thermal mass is the solar absorbtivity of log walls depending on the color, microstructure and roughness of the log faces. Once decided on a log home or camp, you have 5 distinct options from which to choose to make your dream come true. Until this year Ward Lumber s Mountain Log Homes was dedicated to selling packaged homes.