| Building a log home may sound difficult, but by using a | | | | Uses |
| log home kit, you'll have a much easier time. Here are | | | | A log home structure can have many uses, including |
| some of the basics of log home kits: | | | | myriad uses for camping cabins, vacation cabins, a |
| What's Included | | | | hunting cabin, bathhouse, bunkhouse, all the way up |
| What's included in a log home kit can differ from one | | | | to full size homes with multiple bedrooms, full kitchen |
| company to another, but they generally include the | | | | and bathrooms and large living rooms. A log cabin |
| logs, pre-cut to your order specifications, a building | | | | home is also ideal for use as a second home, |
| plan to follow with instructions and shipping to your | | | | vacation home, ski lodge or your dream "cabin in the |
| lot with support. Some companies may also offer | | | | woods" for weekend getaways. |
| assembly and finishing. | | | | Customization |
| Pros and Cons | | | | Many log home kit manufacturers carry a wide |
| Detailed instructions are included with most kits, and | | | | variety of home plans for you to choose from, |
| this makes it easy for people to assemble the home | | | | however, many also offer completely custom home |
| themselves, with just basic carpentry and | | | | plan options, as well as customizations to their |
| construction tools. One disadvantage is that it | | | | existing plans. |
| requires quite a bit of labor and muscle to assemble | | | | Types Available |
| the logs and materials provided. Unless your project is | | | | One of the main variances in types of log home kits |
| a small one, like a single room cabin, the labor can be | | | | is the type of log used. Typical logs used may be |
| quite extensive and this can mean that anyone not in | | | | rustic peeled, specially shaped, clapboard exterior and |
| the best of shape or older people may not be able | | | | cottage style. |
| to assemble the structure themselves. Due to this, a | | | | Costs |
| contractor may be required for assembly, and this | | | | Log cabin kits can range from thousands of dollars |
| can incur a great expense. Often, your log home kit | | | | for a very small cabin to tens of thousands of dollars |
| manufacturer can either point you to a contractor | | | | for a larger cabin to six figures for a larger home |
| that has experience in assembling their homes or | | | | with multiple rooms and modern features. |
| they may have people on staff that specialize in | | | | Who is it for? |
| helping people assemble the home. This is usually a | | | | Anyone who wants the rustic, natural look of a log |
| better option than going with an outside contractor. | | | | home would be an ideal candidate for a log home kit. |