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FAQ Log Home:How much is this really going to cost?Yes, a well-built, handcrafted log home is more expensive than a conventional stud frame home. A straightforward log home will usually cost 20 to 50 per cent more. The difference is the higher labour and materials costs for a log home. The cost can fluctuate if you are building in a lightly forested area and have to ship logs to the building site. Frequently, the cost for a log home is higher because of custom features, such as stairways, upper and lower decks, dormers, rock fireplaces, hardwood floors and reproduction hardware. and so on. Settling" of log home walls often occurs after construction. The amount of settling varies considerably from one home to another and depends of many different factors, including time of year the logs were cut (which will determine the amount of moisture in the logs),if the logs were properly seasoned, if the notches are done correctly (so there is uniform weight distribution), the type of material used, the size of the logs, the height of the log walls, the weight of the roof, the type of log home involved (saddle-notch, Scandinavian chinkless, butt-and-pass, etc). The major causes of settling include: settling of the foundation into the soil; settling of the layers of logs, and additional log shrinkage taking place. Logs are living organisms and even when dried for years will move slightly as they take in or release moisture to the air outside. There should be few shrinkage problems if the builder and subtrades are experienced in log-home construction. If a contractor uses wood dowels through the logs, the walls will settle straight down. Another method is through-bolting. It is very important that the builder leave ample space above the windows and doors and that the doors and windows are installed correctly with good keyway work. How often will I have to refinish the exterior and the interior of my log home? Answer: Routine maintenance is essential in keeping a log home as efficient as possible and in preserving it's natural beauty. The amount of sun, rain and wind determine when you should refinish the logs on your home. Depending on the type of sealant that was used you should consider refinishing and sealing every three to five years. Inspect your logs for any large checks or cracks that catch water. Seal them to prevent premature rot and decay. Regular exterior maintenance avoids the very high cost of removing all signs of mildew, scaled finishes and decaying wood. Interior finishes can easily last 10 years, or longer, depending on the quality of the original finish.Water-based urethane—similar to hardwood floor finish—is frequently used to maintain the interiors of wood homes.
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