Log cabins are broadly admired to some of the camp sites, resorts, and woodland locations. Many people appreciate the simplicity and beauty of this type of home and are investing in it as their permanent dwelling. Log cabins are after all quite expensive. Because of this consideration, many manufacturers developed a way to decrease the time and money needed to construct a cabin by introducing log cabin kits. Log cabin kits are more affordable and could be finished in lesser time than the traditional construction method.
Log cabin kit is a complete set of a home package. The different parts of the cabin are manufactured in the factory according to the specifications of the owner. After manufacturing of all the parts, it will be transported to the place where it will be assembled.
Typical log cabin home kits include blueprints, and some other necessary material to assemble. These construction materials typically include the log walls, which consist of post and beam log wall systems. Included also are up-rights, spiral spikes for wall assembly, tongue and groove logs, log fasteners, sealant foam, corner posts, caulking, trim caps, and window and door caps for both interior and exterior. It also includes the exposed first floor ceiling joist and joist blocking, ridge beams, shiplap siding for exterior gables, exposed roof rafters, ridge beams, tie pole assemblies, plates, posts and porch rafters. It is important to note that a number of supplies will not be included in a log home kit, including windows and doors, plumbing and electrical components, plywood, and shingles.
You need to think about location. The size and location of your plot will determine some of the constraints placed on your cabin. You should consider the square footage you want as well as such things as privacy and access to facilities and services such as water and power. Depending on location you may need to consider sourcing a water supply and placement of a septic tank.
Suitable place for log cabin should be as personal in taste as someone’s interior decoration. A driveway and garden can be chosen to build log cabin. Naturally, landscaping, like most things, depends on individual taste. Some people prefer a wild, natural look in grounds and outside areas. Others prefer the clipped hedges, planting, planned walks and structured flower borders. Before planning the landscaping for log cabin; check the zoning regulations of your community, if you live in the city. This should be the first step, as many zoning laws determine the restrictions on the height of trees, shrubs and their placement. Interior and corner lots often differ in these respects.
Once you have decided what type of cabin you are going to be building then its time to decide whether to build it yourself or to hire a builder. It’s at this point you should really do some homework. You should always get quotes from several different builders and if possible get testimonials from people they have done similar work for. It might be worth checking with any local builders association to see if any problems have come to light with that particular log cabin builder.
