South Shore Log Homes

Kiln Dried Advantage

Here is a 16-Point Check List to determine the quality of the materials and building system as you chose a log home manufacturer.
		Strongwood	Competition
1	Do you use the recommended wood for construction purposes: Eastern White Pine?
2	Is moisture removed from the logs avoiding costly construction steps necessary to account for settling and shrikage?
3	Are door and windows bucks (frames) attached directly to the log?
4	Can the home be protected immediately by applying stain finishes?
5	Do you avoid the use of chemicals to prevent bugs, mold, and mildew?
6	Is there a tongue & groove, energy seal, plus gasket between each log?
7	Can you avoid having to caulk all exterior log joints... ever?
8	Can cabinets be attached to walls directly without any type of floating attachment system?
9	Are screws, not spikes, used to attach the logs together?
10	Are logs dried properly so there is no stickly sap, ozzing sap?
11	Is a manufactures representative on site during stacking of the logs?
12	Are high quality materials like Pella Windows part of the log package?
13	Are logs home design services part of the log package at no extra cost?
14	If I have a plan, would you provide me with a free ballpark estimate of potential costs prior to any financial commitment?
15	Can you help me with log home financing?
16	Is there a manufacturers lifetime warrenty included with the log package at no extra cost?