Can you upgrade to a larger
diameter log if you want and how much more will it cost you? What is the woods
moisture content and is it air or kiln dried? All of these factors should be
in your mind as you work toward picking out the right log home package. Now
lets move on to another facet of design that is as equally important in how
your home will look when the key is finally dropped in your hand. Corner
joinery is not to be over looked!
CORNER JOINERY
Alright, you've
picked out the package design you like, know how big you want your logs, and
the kind of wood you will be building with. Forget anything? Overlooking the
little details can come back to haunt you!
Whether your
designing your home from scratch or going with one of the many beautiful log
home packages already on the market you should keep your eye on the small
details of your homes appearance. Pictured here is a sample of the unique
corner joinery that is used throughout the industry and that can have a real
dramatic impact on how your home will look when its completed. As with the log
profiles displayed on the previous page, not all joinery is for all log
profiles. In fact, the wrong style of corner joinery on a home can look down
right dumb, and actually detract from its so called "curb appeal"
and charm. Not likely to get you a centerfold in Log Home Magazine!
Again, be sure
to discuss these options with your builder or dealer. Many log package dealers
will offer you different joinery in their packages if you mention it. Good
foresight is a gift! The best builders have it and can fill you in on details
about joinery that might elude you.
The type of joinery and how it is used, the load on the wall,
the type of foundation, and even the ultimate moisture content of the logs
during construction and how they settle over time can all have something to do
with corner joinery. The truth is out there!
BUILDING ON A DREAM
BASIC FACTS ON CONSTRUCTION
AND LABOR
Before we begin,
please remember that the prices or costs shown here are simply guidelines or
beginning benchmarks. They are not quotes or even the principle cost of
completing the designated project. The figures have been created from cross
country surveys, years of doing business, cost estimates from other builders,
and national averages.
