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Article #244: Read This Before You Buy A Log Home

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






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