FAQ's

We have asked and answered a few typically asked questions, if you need any other information please do not hesitate to contact us.

How much does a log home cost?
The cost will depend upon many variables, such as the overall size, shape, design and the cost and quality of the finish materials for the home. One thing that will raise the cost of a log home very quickly is the roof design. More pitches, hips, valleys, trusses etc. make a home more interesting and attractive, but they also make it more expensive. Other factors that affect cost are the numbers of corners, the size and style of the logwork and overall square footage. As a rule of thumb-the simpler the design, the lower the cost will be.

Do you have floor plans?
We are a custom manufacturer, which means that each home we build is an individual creation with it's own unique character. Therefore, we do not offer a floor plan book. Our experience has shown that most people already have a general idea of what their needs and budgetary requirements are and know what style pleases them. If you do not already have an architect or designer, our in-house staff can help create a home to suit your individual needs from the very simplest of sketches.

What type of logs do you use? 
We use dry standing dead trees that are naturally seasoned before they are harvested, primarily lodgepole pine and spruce. These logs not only make excellent building material but also provide an environmentally friendly alternative to log home companies that harvest living trees. 

What is your lead time - how long does it take?
Our schedule varies depending on the time of year and backlog. Summer is our peak building season, however, thanks to our unique facilities and climate we build year round. The size, shape and design will also influence the length of construction time. Once we begin working on your design, we tentatively put your home into our production schedule in order to meet your construction needs. It is best to allow approximately 2 to 3 months for the entire design process.

Do you send someone to put it together?
Typically, when needed, we send one craftsman (who worked on the crew that built your home) to oversee the reassembly process. This craftsman works with your contractor's crew and a local crane. The crew members required for reassembly do not need to be experienced "log dogs". They do need to be strong, healthy, able to work at heights and swing a hammer. We provide you with all the necessary tools and information required for reassembly. Reassembly will take from a couple of days to a week for most homes.

Do you ship out of Montana?
The majority of our homes do not actually stay in Montana, but are shipped elsewhere. We ship all over the country and have homes and structures in every state in the union. We contract with a private trucking firm, based in our community, to haul our homes. They charge per mile relative to the destination.




How much do you allow for settling? 
Since we use dry logs, very little settling occurs. Allowing extra space above doors and windows is not necessary, as it would be in a home built of green logs. The majority of the shrinking, drying, twisting and settling of the logs we use has already occurred naturally before we harvest them.

What is the R-value of logs?
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) conducted a series of tests during 1981-82. The tests proved that log homes performed as well as insulated wood frame houses and consumed 24% - 46% less energy through varying seasonal periods. Therefore, log home owners enjoy greater savings in their energy bills. However, these energy savings for log or conventional built are all dependent upon the quality and installation of the doors, windows and roof. Design factors will also affect energy usage.