| The most popular way to build a dream home is log | | | | start to finish. |
| home kits. You might want to know why log home | | | | Log home kits may come in various combinations. |
| building kits are so popular. Since producers use | | | | Wall Shell Package is the most basic log home building |
| machinery to size and shape the wood, log home | | | | kit that includes only the logs, the fasteners and the |
| building kits are less expensive than handcrafted log | | | | sealers needed for the exterior walls. You'll need to |
| homes. More homes can be manufactured this way | | | | know if the logs will arrive already cut to the proper |
| than can be done by using hand tools. And | | | | lengths or whether they will need cutting on site. |
| manufactured log homes can be surprisingly beautiful | | | | Dry-in Package is one that has some specific |
| and creative. | | | | additions to the walls and the roof systems. Dry-in |
| Log Home Dealer simply means you'll be doing | | | | log home kits include the windows, exterior doors |
| business with a person that represents a specific | | | | and the exterior trim. Some dry-in packages can |
| manufacturer. The dealer will have a local area that | | | | include porches and floor systems. |
| he or she works in, and they can be a great source | | | | Then of course there is the complete package. This |
| of information on designing and building your new | | | | log home building kit package will include the walls, |
| place. They will not do any actual construction, but | | | | roof, windows, doors, trim, porches, floor system, |
| they will know builders in the area that will. | | | | ceilings, insulation, stairs and interior finish materials. |
| Log Home Builders can do part or oversee the entire | | | | The stuff that is not included will be your appliances, |
| project that you have in mind. They will not | | | | fixtures, cabinets and finished flooring materials etc. |
| represent any particular manufacturer and they may | | | | There are several books and resources, be it online |
| also build other types of projects. Any time you are | | | | or offline, that can assist you in planning, including a |
| going to work with someone, make sure that | | | | complete workbook for managing a log home |
| they've done other jobs similar to yours. Ask for | | | | project. The project planner book includes a cost |
| references, past projects, previous customers. And | | | | estimating system to help you plan and direct your |
| check them out. Building your house may be one of | | | | log home construction. |
| the largest financial events in your life, so you need | | | | You should make sure you get a list of all the items |
| to be selective in whom you will be working with. | | | | that are included in any log home building kits that |
| Whether it is a builder or a dealer, they both | | | | you are seriously considering selecting. It is crucial |
| represent a manufacturer and will build your Log | | | | that you compare apples to apples when comparing |
| Home using that manufacturers building kit and | | | | various kits and what they contain, don't contain and |
| systems. They can construct the package or they | | | | the costs for the various combinations. |
| may be able to oversee the entire project from | | | | |