We are going to build a new home on acreage in the county surrounded by farmland and views of mountains.. I can't decide over a 2000 sq. ft. chestnut stained cedar log home or 2000sq. ft. two story reproduction farmhouse colonial. I love them both so much.
2007-12-17 15:16:09 · 7 answers · asked by J & R Sequin 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
You guys are great - thanks for the feedback. What type log home? Anyone ever seen a two story colonial type with the more square chink style log?
2007-12-17 15:42:11 · update #1
Log homes are harder to heat than stick built. The solid wood walls do not have as much insulation as well insulated framed walls.When the logs dry and shrink gaps between the logs open up and the house becomes drafty. Log homes are also higher maintenance. Most log homes are coated with a clear or semi transparent stain. These coatings need to be recoated every 2-4 years. Most colonials are painted. Good quality paints can go 8 years or longer before recoating. Build whatever you want. Just learn as much as you can about houses first.
2007-12-17 16:29:55 · answer #1 · answered by winterrules 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was told that log siding was cheaper (that's in Texas). You will also need to check on insurance rates--log homes (and probably log siding homes as well) cost more to insure per square foot or valuation than brick or stone because of fire hazard I guess. The other concerns would be termites and treating the wood for long-term maintenance. I think it is also more of a challenge to do wiring and such with log homes because there is no way to run wires behind the walls. I do love the look of log homes, though and think that sounds perfect for a cabin in the mountains! We have an older home here in the East Texas woods that we are in the process of remodeling and my dream is to add a large great room on the front either timber framed or log. Good luck!
2016-04-10 05:20:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Log house is an awfully nice thing since you at least have a Mountain View. The problem is in resale. Are you going to die in this house? If yes, get the Log Home. If No, get the Colonial Farmhouse.
Old Guy in SD (The Black Hills)
2007-12-17 15:25:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ahh yes, both would be awsome. I would pick the log home, but that is because I want to build a log home on some property some day. Log is going to end up being more expensive, but in my opinion, worth so much more in the end, and much more beautiful. They do have the log faced siding now too you know. It still looks like log on the outside, but you put it on a regular stick framed house. Not for me, becaus eI want the whole rustic theme, but if you like the drywall finish, etc....it may be a way to go.
2007-12-17 15:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by remember me? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If utility's matter than stick built. If your going for what would look the best. Log house with the Mountains as a back drop. These are the things paintings are made of.
2007-12-17 15:24:29 · answer #5 · answered by Andrew79b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either one is a good choice. I do love the log homes though.
2007-12-17 15:20:58 · answer #6 · answered by luv-bein-nana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
log house i have 1 and i love it
2007-12-17 15:20:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋