ZAG Posted November 20, 2024 Posted November 20, 2024 Anyone have a recommendation for a log cabin builder in the fingerlakes area or even a place to buy a kit?
Wildcat Posted November 20, 2024 Posted November 20, 2024 21 minutes ago, ZAG said: Anyone have a recommendation for a log cabin builder in the fingerlakes area or even a place to buy a kit? There is a place in Houghton (sp) where I looked at them when I was trying to figure out what to build at my place.. they looked great, just more than I wanted to spend at the time (I still regret it)
Bucksnbows Posted November 20, 2024 Posted November 20, 2024 There’s a place in Deposit, NY near the West Branch of the Delaware that builds them. May be Beaver Log Homes, not sure. ATbuckhunter 1 "A sinking fly is closer to Hell" - Anonymous https://www.troutscapes.com https://nativefishcoalition.org/national-board
Bucksnbows Posted November 20, 2024 Posted November 20, 2024 Beaver Mountain Log Homes ZAG 1 "A sinking fly is closer to Hell" - Anonymous https://www.troutscapes.com https://nativefishcoalition.org/national-board
Swamp_bucks Posted November 20, 2024 Posted November 20, 2024 I think it’s called Lock N Log homes out of Sherburne, NY ZAG and IM Hooked 1 1
ZAG Posted November 20, 2024 Author Posted November 20, 2024 All good stuff! Guess we have to decide if we want log cabin or timber frame that incorporates some modern looks. I bet the wife wants a little of both. one interesting piece is the reminder our great gov bans all your heating options starting in 2026. Id find a way around anyways. Lawdwaz, Red and Bucksnbows 3
ZAG Posted November 21, 2024 Author Posted November 21, 2024 Any idea of the avg price per sq foot for new builds? I’d have to imagine its $200 plus.
Lawdwaz Posted November 21, 2024 Posted November 21, 2024 (edited) Seems as though a guy would have to have a lot to put one on……is there more to this inquiry? Edited November 21, 2024 by Lawdwaz
2BuckBizCT Posted November 21, 2024 Posted November 21, 2024 Couldn't just let @The_Real_TCIII have his moment with his cabin? now you gotta go build a 7ksqft log cabin? The_Real_TCIII, ZAG, Bucksnbows and 1 other 1 3
Moho81 Posted November 21, 2024 Posted November 21, 2024 14 hours ago, ZAG said: Any idea of the avg price per sq foot for new builds? I’d have to imagine its $200 plus. If you can get $200 a square foot I'd be concerned about the quality of work from that contractor. Latest I am hearing is closer to $300 a square foot I think if you want to look at it from a basic budget standpoint go with $275 a square foot and you probably wont be far off in either direction. I'll also say this is for a standard home. I have no idea what a log home would do to the budget. ZAG 1
Bucksnbows Posted November 21, 2024 Posted November 21, 2024 1 hour ago, 2BuckBizCT said: Couldn't just let @The_Real_TCIII have his moment with his cabin? now you gotta go build a 7ksqft log cabin? Well, how else will the rest of us fit if it’s a 500 square footer?? 2BuckBizCT 1 "A sinking fly is closer to Hell" - Anonymous https://www.troutscapes.com https://nativefishcoalition.org/national-board
Lawdwaz Posted November 21, 2024 Posted November 21, 2024 14 hours ago, Lawdwaz said: Seems as though a guy would have to have a lot to put one on……is there more to this inquiry? I have been notified a plan is in place. 😳 ZAG 1
ZAG Posted December 6, 2024 Author Posted December 6, 2024 Kinda unsure about going log cabin. I’ve been talking to a bunch of people about it. Many say they are a maintenance pain, expand and contract a bunch the first few yrs. One person said cabin moved so much the first coupe yrs it broke some windows. I got a log kit quote last week that was $150k. I still have to hire someone to construct. I’d have to imagine stick build would cost a fair amount less. So we are trying to get a general sketch together and sq footage and try to then get some general rough build costs from a couple contractors.
Bionic Posted December 6, 2024 Posted December 6, 2024 I own a log home, and also own a log sided home. You can stick build, log side it, and even get the corner kits to simulate a log cabin…moisture content in the logs will always be the big factor in my opinion, from the time its built, to when its first stained. Keeping the home clean is very important, and there are very simple ways to check how effective your stain is repelling water as years go by. I love log cabins, always have, mine is tucked in the pines, but it always needing cleaning/or dusting. I had this home completely restored about 5 yrs ago, full exterior cob blast, borate treatment, i believe they were called backer rods installed, which went in the corners of the home. They basically use insulation rods to insulate the tongue and grooves at the corners. That keeps bugs out etc, mine never had them. This also removed the little drafts you would feel in winter lol. Also, any checking(cracks) of logs as it ages, you want to caulk with a special caulk, i think its called Sitka Flex, it can be bought in matching color to stain, and generally any cracks over 1/4” are recommended to be filled. Keeps water out from causing rot or mildew, and also bugs. Gutters are a big thing too, if the home’s logs are close to the ground, and are susceptible to splashing from rain, the logs will blacken, take a look as you ride the roads, sheds etc, you’ll see what I mean. As long as you build it properly from the start, I don’t think its too much of a hassle. My home was not taken care of by original owner, luckily it was structurally in great shape, so a cob blast and restoration made the house look amazing, and is weatherproof, and just completely different now in winter as well. Also, be very careful about stains, water based stains can mold from underneath the stain if the logs are not under a certain moisture content. I am a DIYer but would have a professional log home builder and restoration company do this work, big money but its also labor intensive in my opinion to do nicely. I hope this was a help. mowin, virgil, ZAG and 2 others 4 1
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