Planning - Purchasing your land is the first step in building your log home. Soil types, perk tests, surveys, covenants, restrictions, set backs, clearing and excavation all play a critical role in your log home process, and also help determine the style of foundation from a slab to a walkout basement.
Research
Building site search
Soil type
Covenants/Restrictions/Set Backs
Design decisions and Contracts - This is the stage where all your design thoughts come together.
Start by asking yourself questions:
Do I prefer an open floor plan, where the great room incorporates the living, dining and kitchen areas?
How much cooking and entertaining will I do in my kitchen?
Would I like a formal dining room as well as an eat-in kitchen?
Do I want a loft area or 2nd story?
Once construction blueprints are finalized they can be submitted for your final quotes, and to the county/city for your permit.
Choosing a Log Home Builder
Self Construction vs. Builder
Construction Equipment-tools, unloading equipment, etc.
Labor, Time Knowledge
Construction manuals, technical assistance
General Contractor-Framers(Log Home Shell) Plumbers, Electricians, Finish Carpenters, Cabinet Makers
Inspections
Construction Loans
Construction - Your clearing, excavation, foundation, and rough-in plumbing is starting, and your log home package arrives. Your builders are working hard to construct your dream log home, from the heavy lifting to the finishing touches.
Clearing, Excavation and Driveway
Foundations
1st- Floor systems and Log Assembly
2nd Floor Systems and Log Assembly
Roofing Systems
Window and Door Installation
HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical
h. Finish Work - Exterior and Interior
Kitchen/Bath Cabinets and Counters
Final Flooring
Appliances
Move-In - What anticipation! The day arrives and you are ready to move into your dream log home.