Has anyone had a log cabin built or built one themselves?

Question

How difficult was it?
Was it worth what you paid for it?
would you do it again?
Are you happy with it?
What would you change now?

We are seriously considering putting up a cabin / retirement home and love the look and feel. Trying to get some feedback.

Thanks in advance!
Newt

Answer 1

I'm getting ready to build one in Tennessee. Should start in a month or so. I'm doing a Barna log home but there are soooo many to choose from. Since no company will copy another's design you will end up going with the company that has the design you want. I think the sq foot cost is more than conventional. It's costing me around 160 sq ft but I plan on doing some of the work to help bring that cost down a little. My bank, Wells-Fargo says that's about right for a log home. One thing for sure, nothing beats them. People who have never seen one are really surprised when they look at them.

Answer 2

Good books hep try The Foxfire Book/ Anchor Press/Doubleday, Garden City, New York,
Good and fun reading even tells you how to build a still.

Answer 3

My Uncle did. It's great and is in the Blue Ridge Mts. It's pretty fun but can et boring. MAKE SURE THAT THERE ARE THINGS TO DO WITHING 30 MINUTES of your house. He bought it to write it off for taxes. And he only goes to it for vacation.

Answer 4

......Try Looking at "Longmont, Colorado" There is a company there that specializes In log Cabins..I met a couple of the guy's that own the company in a restaurant they are really good Guy's...I think this will help you cuz these Guy's are in it for the environment aspect...Good luck!!!!......BEN

Answer 5

look for Justin Dover in Clever Missouri, ( phone book). Nice guy, and he is an expert log home builder

Answer 6

aLL i can say is i work 4 orkin and the bees that drill holes love them so use the wood that wont attract them..carpenter bees love them 4 some odd reason