How much does it cost per square foot to build a log home?

This is the most commonly asked question and perhaps the most difficult to answer. The “square foot figure” can change quite a bit based upon location, topography your land, customer likes and dislikes, etc. A ballpark range (and it’s a really big ballpark) is from $125 - $200 per square foot for a turn-key project. A “Fireside” turn-key project takes everything into account: site preparation and foundation up to finished flooring, exterior stain application, and even hard-wired appliances.

How long will it take to build my log home?

This can vary greatly based upon several factors including weather, location, who is building the home, etc. A realistic expectation for a complete turn-key build is about 6-9 months. Keep in mind this does not include design time.

How long will it take to dry-in my log home as opposed to a turn-key job?

A dry-in construction on an average sized home usually takes 4 – 6 weeks.

How is a log home insulated?

The walls of a log home need no insulation. A log wall is a solid thermal mass which works better than conventional walls at keeping hot or cold air from escaping. Conventional types of insulation are used in the roof system, interior walls, and sub-floors when needed.

How does the cost of a log home compare to a comparable stick built home?

A log home costs a little more to build than a comparable custom built conventional home.

How does white pine compare to cedar and cypress?

While cedar and cypress are known to be the most naturally insect repellant wood species in North America, the fact that white pine also has insect resistant qualities is often overlooked. White pine coupled with our wood treatment process is every bit as insect repellant as cedar and cypress. White pine is the most commonly used wood species for log homes in North America. It is ideal for log homes because of it’s strength, stability, grain structure, and its abundance, especially in the Southeast.

How frequently will I have to stain my log home?

A high quality stain made for log homes will need to be applied based on the manufacturer’s specifications, and the shading of your lot.

Should I stain the interior of my log home?

You can if you want to, but we recommend leaving it unfinished. The interior is not exposed to the elements like the exterior is, and does not require the protection of a good stain.

How important is that I choose a “stock” set of plans for my log home?

Most log home companies use floor plans a starting point in the design process. No two homes (especially log homes) will ever be alike. We understand this and employ a full-time in house architect to help you modify existing log home floor plans (yours or ours) or to design your own custom set of plans form the ground up. You should not be limited to a set of floor plans.

What comes in your log packages?

We offer different types of log home materials packages. We are happy to add or delete any items from any of our packages.

What areas do you build in?

Typically, we will build a turn-key project with a 75 mile radius of Ellijay, Georgia or within a 75 mile radius of Asheville, North Carolina. We can send a crew to build a dry-in project anywhere in the world. We have done dry-ins as far away as Japan and Costa Rica. However, if your build site is farther than 200 miles from One of our two locations, it may be more cost effective for us to help you find a local contractor in your area.