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Timber Frame
Timber Frame plans are now available.
New Log Profile
We now have a D-Log profile with dovetail corner. Call at
1-888-804-5509 or email at
logs4u2004@yahoo.com for more information.
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Log Shows
Charlotte, NC Sept. 23,24,25
Open House
Onieda, TN Oct. 14,15
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Events
Model Open Daily M-F 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Model Open Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
For more information email us at
logs4u2004@yahoo.com
or call at 1-888-804-5509
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- Are log homes more expensive than
traditional, stick-built homes?
- Are log homes harder to finance than
traditional construction?
- What type of wood is best for a log
home?
- What type of maintenance is needed for
a log home?
- Are log homes energy efficient?
- Will my logs shrink and crack?
Given
the same size and features, the cost of a log home is
comparable to any custom-built home. However, people who build
a log home usually plan to stay, and therefore invest in
higher-quality fixtures and finishing's, which can raise the value.
Not really. We have local banks here in Ashe County and
surrounding counties that have worked with previous homeowners of
log construction. A log home is a little different for those
that use a percentage payout schedule, but they can work for a log
home.
There are many different species of wood used in log homes and
they all carry their own unique characteristics which appeal to
different people. If you are looking for a log that has a lot
of grain structure that shows and is strong then Southern Yellow
Pine would be the choice for you. If the look you are wanting
is lighter in color and does not have as many knots then White Pine
would be the log choice for you. If you like the scent of
cedar and are in a place prone to insects then Western Red Cedar
would be the log choice for you.
A log home typically requires less maintenance than a
conventional stick-frame home. A preservative treatment with
stain are recommended as soon as possible after construction is
completed. The preservative should be applied to exterior
surfaces every three to five years. Termite shields on the
foundation wall are an inexpensive deterrent, and should be included
in any home.
Are log homes energy efficient?
The thermal properties of wood make logs great insulators, and
the insulation value increases with log diameter and density.
Graded logs, kiln drying, pre-cutting, profiled corner notches, log
adhesive, log-hawg assembly and pre-manufactured window and door
jambs make Jim Barna Log and Timber Homes substantially stronger and
more energy-efficient than any other type of log system on the
market.
A natural characteristic of log timbers is that some checking
(cracking), twisting and shrinking will occur. If these
conditions do occur, they are not considered defects and will not
affect the structural integrity of the home either.
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