Q: Can I change your floor plans?
A: Yes. Almost all of our homes are customized using our standard floor plans as a starting point. By utilizing our incredible design team clients can adjust, make changes, and design concepts to suit their own needs. You can also submit your own plans or plans from another company for us to build from. We pride ourselves in constructing only quality custom log homes, with details that are our signature, and delivering this personalized structure to the homeowner.
Q: What does it cost per square foot?
A: It is very difficult to quote a per square foot price as there are so many variables that effect the cost of a handcrafted log home. Some of these variables are log species, size of logs, the detail of the plan, the number of corners, the intricacy of the floor and roof system as well as any special feature or individual touches you might want to incorporate into your log home. If you have an idea of the size or a rough plan of what you want, we can provide you with an approximate price.
Q: What species of logs do you use to build your log home?
A: All of the timber used in our homes is selected and harvested by our crews in the forests of British Columbia, Canada. We use Western Red Cedar. Western Red Cedar is by far the best in terms of beauty, quality, and durability. With proper roof overhangs and foundation, your home will last for generations.
Q: How do I get started?
A: Call the Rustic Retreats office and we will assist you. Please see the “Contact Us” information.
Q: What is the payment schedule?
A: We break the payments into four equal payments during your log home construction process. The first 1/4 (minus the design fee) is due upon the start of the construction of your log home; the second 1/4 is due at the halfway point of construction; the third 1/4 is due prior to the log package shipping; and the final 1/4 is due upon delivery of your log home shell package.
Q: What is included in the log shell package?
A: All of the log work, handcrafted and set up on your foundation. The log work includes the log walls, log beams, and posts to support the roof structure, the log floor joists to support the upstairs floor, a log staircase if required, and related hardware. However, we can assist with arranging for additional materials you may require in the finishing of your home such as dimensional lumber, stain, windows, doors, and cabinets.
Q: Is freight included in the price of the log shell package?
A: Yes. Freight is included in our package price.
Q: Do you build log structures other than residential log homes?
A: Yes we build structures for deer stands, playhouses, barns, carports, garages, gateways, malls, visitor centers, lodges, hotels, restaurants, and much more.
Q: Is financing a log home different than a “regular” home?
A: To finance a log home is no different than a conventional stick frame home. There are some financial companies that we can assist you in contacting to help you with your log home financing.
Q: How long does it take to build a log home?
A: Depending on size and complexity, we can normally deliver log packages within 6 months.
Q: Do you allow for settling and shrinking?
A: Absolutely. All of these details are in consideration when we build your structure. We accommodate this in the design and construction process and once the home is built, we come to you and finish the settling. We go over all of these procedures and methods with you during the planning and design phase.
Q: What is the insulation value in your log homes?
A: Our log homes are some of the most thermally and energy-efficient structures on the market. We exceed all building code minimums.
If you still have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We want to help.