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Issues We Think You Should Consider When Having a Log Home Constructed
- Construction should conform to the latest 'Log Building Standards' as developed by the International Log Builders' Association.
- Developing a set of guidelines and specifications when sending your plans for bidding can help you to compare 'apples to apples' - who is doing what, when, and how. This way you can feel confident and informed in selecting a log home builder.
- Consider having a log builder involved in the conceptual and early planning stages of your building to ensure that your building can indeed be constructed, and to aid in a smooth and efficient planning process.
- Have an expandable foam gasket installed (e.g. Emseal) in your corner notches and lateral grooves to stop air infiltration.
- In 'full scribe' buildings, have your builder 'overscribe' the lateral groove to get the tightest fitting logs for the long term.
- ALL log buildings and the logs that they are constructed with are subject to 'shrinkage,' 'settling,' and 'compression of fibers'. There must be allowances made for these conditions!! To not make these allowances is a mistake and an example of poor building practice.
- Get references on past work performed by the prospective log crafter, and view their buildings for yourself if possible. At the very least, you should try to speak with the different parties involved (owner, architect, general contractor) to find out how the process went - did people do what they said they would do, and was everything done in a timely manner?
We realize that these points may be somewhat vague and technical, but we feel that it is in your best interest to educate yourself and the people you are working with in the planning and construction of your project. In doing so, we feel that you will be better able to attain the finest building possible, while at the same time having it be a pleasant and memorable experience.
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