2007-07-23 21:46:45 · 9 answers · asked by Jannier 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
i was thinking of buying a kit from maybe norway or the usa and wondered if anyone has done this and weather its cost effective. do anyone know of any good web sites to purchase a log house from?
2007-07-25 22:25:04 · update #1
try these
2007-07-23 22:07:26 · answer #1 · answered by unfulfilled 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I did. Beetle Log Homes was the name. As someone said, only use logs/trees that are dead (from beetle infestation) and have been down for at least a year. Reason why, is that green or fresh logs have a lot of sap that will flow for some time, and will expand and shrink continually.
After they are dead, there is no noticeable shringage in the logs.
2007-07-31 17:26:41 · answer #2 · answered by DeeDee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to find dead trees -- logs from insect plague. Felling trees will not be adequate and require a constant rebuilding. There should be kits available with the timber already squared and notched. ( I have only helped to build a vacation cabin for a friend in NM, and picked up on the general conversation ).
2007-07-24 04:57:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haven't built a log home, but I learned in ecology that log homes are earth friendly in some ways.
As far as sites with log home designs and log home plans, try the site listed below. We are considering purchasing house plans from this company because friends recommended them. I noticed that they sell log home plans. Its worth a look.
http://www.thehouseplanshop.com/14/1/house-plans/log-house-plans.php
2007-07-31 07:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by Mickey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't built one before, but one thing I do know. Make sure you have all of the additions you want added to it when you build it. They are hard to add onto from what I've heard.
Also, I think every couple of years you have to treat the outside of them.
2007-07-24 10:40:20 · answer #5 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i dropped off a few for the builders in the toilet earlier lol
2007-07-30 19:16:41 · answer #6 · answered by bacardibird192003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there was a program on bbc tv about this so try bbc tv websites if not try the itv website
2007-07-30 17:54:00 · answer #7 · answered by icedragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be ready to pay more on insurance.
2007-07-24 08:49:52 · answer #8 · answered by mikey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont get a splinter!
2007-07-28 16:18:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋