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Anyone here own a log home or know someone who does?
Posted on 1/14/16 at 5:13 pm
Posted on 1/14/16 at 5:13 pm
It's hard to get pricing without going in for a consult but from what I can tell the packages are pretty inexpensive. At least in terms of what houses are selling for in the greater BR area.
Is it really possible to get away with building one of these homes for 100k and get ~1700 sq ft out of the deal? All advice and experience welcome!
Is it really possible to get away with building one of these homes for 100k and get ~1700 sq ft out of the deal? All advice and experience welcome!
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Posted on 1/14/16 at 5:29 pm to dualed
That's $58/sqft...seems too good to be true.
Disclaimer: I know nothing about log homes.
Disclaimer: I know nothing about log homes.
This post was edited on 1/14/16 at 5:29 pm
Posted on 1/14/16 at 5:51 pm to dualed
I've wondered how hard they are to air condition.
Wouldn't think logs to be a very good insulator.
Wouldn't think logs to be a very good insulator.
Posted on 1/14/16 at 6:10 pm to nguyt518
if you own the land thats not too bad
Posted on 1/14/16 at 7:54 pm to dualed
I've looked into this a bit. From what I've read, most say to multiply the package price by 3 to a completed build. As for the insulation, wood is not a good conductor of heat or cold. The house should be easy to regulate as long as it's sealed well.
Posted on 1/14/16 at 7:57 pm to dualed
I know a timber man who has one here south of Natchez. Looks like something out of a magazine. He paid high dollar
Posted on 1/14/16 at 7:57 pm to Chuker
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I've wondered how hard they are to air condition.
Wouldn't think logs to be a very good insulator.
I own a log home, yes they are a good insulator. It has to be very cold before I light a fire in the fire place. The negative of log homes are, once they are built there is no adding on plumbing or wiring unless you come through the ceiling.
Also the best advice I can give you is build a porch all the way around the house. It will preserve your logs.
Posted on 1/14/16 at 8:12 pm to offshoretrash
The real issue is right in front of you. If you never plan on selling it, it is great. If you try to sell or borrow, no comps and you may have issues getting conventional financing. Some local banks or CU may do it, but you are at their mercy for higher rates, balloons mtgs, insurance costs as well.
Posted on 1/14/16 at 8:18 pm to Elephino
3x the package cost?? Screw that then. Shouldn't call it a "package" cost of it comes out to more than what they say.
Posted on 1/14/16 at 9:35 pm to dualed
Guy at work has one, apparently the upkeep of ensuring it is sealed is a real pain. Think sealing a deck, but vertical and not flat.
Posted on 1/14/16 at 10:40 pm to Citica8
I've heard the upkeep is a pain in the arse also. My aunt and uncle built one a few years back. they say it's nice as hell, but to do it while I'm still young. They're 62 and were healthy as all hell. Now they're in and out the doctor with back and other muscle issues.
I'm not trying to talk you out of it because I would like one myself. I don't know exactly what work they put into it and maybe the health issues are just due to them getting up in age.
I'm not trying to talk you out of it because I would like one myself. I don't know exactly what work they put into it and maybe the health issues are just due to them getting up in age.
This post was edited on 1/14/16 at 10:44 pm
Posted on 1/15/16 at 5:26 am to Big_country346
Down here in the south, I would stay away from one due to the big swings in temps. Wood expands and contracts a lot. One would calking/chinking all the time.
As stated above, a big rap around porch would be a must down here to help what I'm stating.
As stated above, a big rap around porch would be a must down here to help what I'm stating.
Posted on 1/15/16 at 6:51 am to fishfighter
I would also add termites as a concern here down in the south too.
Posted on 1/15/16 at 9:02 am to Shepherd88
There aren't many log homes in NOLA urban areas. But there is a log home in Metairie on Cleary Ave between W. Napoleon and W. Metairie. It sits among the typical brick homes of the area.
Posted on 1/15/16 at 10:51 am to dualed
You DO NOT want a log home in South La. They don't last and you'll be replacing logs (refacing) in 10 years. They simply aren't made for this climate.
Posted on 1/15/16 at 4:44 pm to dualed
I have bought/sold one log home and have built the log home I currently live in. It was built in 1988 so not up on current prices. Log homes are much more common today, so any manufacture can give you houses they have in your area to view.
I love my home, but may be a tad bias... My current home is 1700 sq-ft ranch style and has cypress logs only on the outside walls, all internal walls are plain studs.
All comments above are partially true, wood cannot stay wet, termites eat wood etc... But with minimal up keep I have had no troubles in close to 30 years... My experience.
I love my home, but may be a tad bias... My current home is 1700 sq-ft ranch style and has cypress logs only on the outside walls, all internal walls are plain studs.
All comments above are partially true, wood cannot stay wet, termites eat wood etc... But with minimal up keep I have had no troubles in close to 30 years... My experience.
Posted on 1/17/16 at 7:28 pm to Bucktail1
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You DO NOT want a log home in South La. They don't last and you'll be replacing logs (refacing) in 10 years. They simply aren't made for this climate.
I don't know if S La is any different than NLa but my house is 28 years old. I have had ZERO problems. Those tales about the expanding logs and such are from the early days when they didn't dry them correctly or from off brand companies.
Also you will not have problem with financing or insurance. That's a bunch of bull shite too.
Put on a tin roof and a full porch and it's basically maintenance free.
When my kids are gone I will sell this one and build a new one on the lake.
Posted on 1/17/16 at 10:36 pm to dualed
about ten years ago, I looked into building one on a local lake...turns out, it was going to cost almost identical to what it would cost me to build a traditional house of the same design and square footage...
I decided against the log house simply due to the ongoing maintenance that has to be done...
have to admit, the idea of a wrap around porch that the other posters have recommended seems like a damn good idea, though....
I decided against the log house simply due to the ongoing maintenance that has to be done...
have to admit, the idea of a wrap around porch that the other posters have recommended seems like a damn good idea, though....
Posted on 1/17/16 at 10:58 pm to Spankum
What about that place on I12?
Posted on 1/17/16 at 11:12 pm to prplhze2000
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What about that place on I12?
if you are talking about that place in I55 north of town, that is the folks that I talked to about building me one...the one facing the highway always looks damn nice.
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