Dispelling Common Myths & Misconceptions of Log Homes
Building a log home has always been something that has appealed to wide range of people and for that reason there is more information out there than any person could read in an entire lifetime! Mountain Creations Log Homes is here to help answer any of the common questions and dispell some of the common myths about log homes.
TRUE OR FALSE...Log Homes are hard to insure...
The answer is FALSE! At one time there wasn't enough information available regarding how log homes would fare in the event of a fire. This lack of knowledge caused some difficulty with insure companies a few decades ago. This has long passed and our Cedar Log Homes are insured just as you would any other custom built home. In fact, more recent studies and articles have found that log homes have even been passed over in forest fire situations! Popular companies such as Nationwide have been insuring our log homes for years.
TRUE OR FALSE...Log Homes are cheaper to build than modular...
While everyone loves to save money the common misconception that log homes are cheaper to build than modular or cheaper than buying pre-existing is FALSE. We offer our customers that absolute best price available in the industry paired with customer service that can't be beat but we are up front and honest with our customers regarding the pricing of log homes. Our homes typically finish between $125-$155/square foot. However, we have had customers beat this price by doing most of the work themselves.
TRUE OR FALSE...Log Homes are high maintenance...
Mountain Creations Log Homes are built with quality Northern White Cedar logs. The only maintenance on our log homes is the exterior stain which is to be applied every 4-6 years. Maintenance on log homes does vary from specie to specie so do your research before you buy! Cedar is ranked by the US Dept. of Forestry as one of the top woods to build with mainly because of its lack of settling, warping, shrinkage and moisture. It's the driest wood on the stump in North America and that equals low maintenance living.
TRUE OR FALSE...Log Homes are Energy Efficient...
TRUE! Mountain Creations Log Homes premium Northern White Cedar logs coupled with a substantial roof system creates an energy efficient log home that will be standing long past our generation. Cedar is ranked as having one of the highest R-Values and our roof system offers a R-40 system that will surely keep you warm through the winter months.
We are happy to help answer of the questions you have so please forward any questions to info@mountaincreations.com
We look forward to hearing from you or seeing you at one of our upcoming Open Houses!
Stay tuned for our next blog..."Home for the Holiday: A Guide to Building During Winter Months"
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