| A log home is a much less expensive purchase than a | | | | In order to become a member of this council there |
| traditional home made from bricks and mortar. For | | | | are a number of things a manufacturer must comply |
| your money you can buy more living space, more | | | | with. Firstly, the logs that they used must be graded. |
| bedrooms and more bathrooms with as many | | | | This is done through a log grading program. The LHC |
| appliances and features as a standard house. These | | | | recognises log grading programs from three areas |
| log homes are also attractive and many have | | | | the council itself, Timber Products Inspection and |
| porches incorporated into the design to give them a | | | | VTT. This means that the customer is guaranteed to |
| really traditional appearance. These homes can be | | | | get high quality logs for their home. |
| bought in kit form for self builds or can be built for | | | | The members of the LHC must also adhere to a rigid |
| you by the manufacturer or a construction company. | | | | code of ethics. This ensures that the businesses are |
| Whichever way you choose to go about making | | | | fairly run and that their finished product is to an |
| your purchase, there is one thing you should bear in | | | | acceptable standard. They are also obliged to give |
| mind before parting with your money. | | | | truthful and accurate information to prospective and |
| The Log Homes Council (LHC) is an organisation | | | | existing customers regarding the construction and |
| which encourages the manufacturers of log homes to | | | | materials used in their product. They must also |
| meet their specifications in order for them to | | | | participate in and sponsor research and training with |
| become members. The LHC is a branch of the | | | | the overall aim of improving the standards within the |
| National Association of Home Builders but they deal | | | | log home industry. |
| specifically with log homes. When looking for a | | | | The LHC also has other criteria which its members |
| company from which to buy your log home, you | | | | must meet, making them a vital point of call for |
| should ensure that they are a member of this council. | | | | anyone who is considering buying a log home. Council |
| Membership is achieved by meeting the requirements | | | | members may charge slightly more for their product, |
| of the council, all of which are aimed at ensuring the | | | | but with this additional cost you are purchasing peace |
| quality and safety of the companies and their | | | | of mind and the knowledge that your home will be of |
| products. | | | | high quality and precision. |