Q: Will my log home settle? A: Yes. This is a question we are asked by many customers. While the quick answer is “yes,” this doesn’t give the entire picture. First, let’s define what settling is. According to the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI), “settling is the term that describes the loss of [...]
So many choices exist, but which log home company is really right for you? Finding a log home company is easy. Finding the right log home company for you is more difficult, and should not be taken lightly. Ask yourself the following questions when deciding which log home company to use: First, what do they include in their log home kits? [...]
ADJUSTABLE STEEL COLUMNS: steel post that supports a beam or timber, typically in the basement of our homes. AIR DRIED: process that allows drying to naturally occur. ANCHOR BOLT: steel threaded bolt used to attach structures to concrete or block foundations. BACKFILL: fill dirt or gravel used to fill in around the basement or crawl [...]
We’ve all experienced these people: the man who won’t take “no” for an answer, the lady who can never remember your name, the guy who says he has years of experience, but can’t seem to answer your simplest questions. Sleazy salespeople! Nothing will turn you off to a product or service faster than the feeling [...]
It's that time of year again! Time to step out on the front porch of your home, sip from your nice cup of coffee, and take in the relaxing early summer air. That is, of course, unless you were like me this morning, staring at bits of wood dust in the fresh cup of coffee. [...]
The mornings are crisper; a breeze rustles through the trees. Fall is upon us once again. As our thoughts turn to cooler weather, it is also time to think about Fall maintenance tips for your log home. Conducting a quick “check-up” of your roof and logs each Fall will give you the piece-of-mind of knowing [...]
Maintenance is required to protect your investment from the elements. Every material on Earth will eventually break down. Even the ones we think of as being here 'forever,' such as granite and glass, still have a limit and will break down due to the sun's radiation over time. To help protect your investment, you can [...]
What should you choose for the type of wood for a log home? Well, there are relatively few species of wood that are used when building log homes. Each species (or type) of wood has its own characteristics. Some are popular for their strength, others for their beauty and aroma, still others for their ability to [...]
Tips on Log Home Financing Here at Custom Timber Log Homes, we have a variety of local and national lenders with the ability and expertise to handle log home financing. Working with lenders for many years has taught us many things. Let us introduce you to a qualified lender who knows the 'ins and outs [...]
Are Log Homes More Expensive Than Frame Homes? [/fusion_title] This can be a tricky question, as you often find yourself comparing apples to oranges, or at best one type of apple to another. Is it more expensive to build a custom log home, as opposed to a [...]
