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