Log and Timber Home Living

Log & Timber Home Living magazine is the ultimate guide to log, timber and hybrid homes. Expect expert advice on everything from floor plan design to materials and maintenance, as well as inspiring home tours, decorating ideas and more!

Welcome to our 2021 LOG HOME ANNUAL BUYER’S GUIDE

Log & Timber Home Living

At First … Site • The initial step in any log home journey has nothing to do with a log home — not yet anyway. It’s having land in hand.

LOG HOME APPRAISALS

The Construction-to-Permanent Loan • The ins and outs of the most common (and advantageous) type of construction financing.

HOW DO LOG CONSTRUCTION LOANS WORK?

what’s it going to cost? • This is the million-dollar question — one that doesn’t have a definitive answer. Every log home and location is different, but this breakdown will get you started.

INS AND OUTS OF INSURANCE • Log home insurance expert Fred Roberts answers the most frequently asked questions, so you can have the peace of mind that your log home investment will be well protected.

Who Makes Log Homes? • When it comes to the type of producer that will craft your log home, you have options.

TIMBER TIPS • When you start shopping for a wood species, keep these factors in mind to help determine the kind of wood that’s appropriate for your design and location.

WHAT’S IN A GRADE?

MOISTURE CONTENT

MILLED VS. HANDCRAFTED

LOG PROFILES • The shape of your logs can have a major impact on your home’s looks. Here are the most common styles

INTERFACE STYLES • Your log profile will influence how the logs are fitted horizontally. Here are some common techniques:

CORNER STYLES • How your logs intersect at the corners is one of the most defining features of your home.

HOW LOGS BECOME WALLS • The logs intersect at the corners but rest securely on one another the entire length of the wall. There are three basic ways to design full-length support systems:

IDENTIFYING THE RIGHT LOG HOME COMPANY FOR YOU

Enlisting a Log Home Consultant • Worried about making this big investment? An experienced log home advisor can guide you through the process with confidence.

SERVICES TO EXPECT

Scoring the Perfect Producer • No matter if they’re handcrafters or manufacturers, all log home producers want to help you fulfill your log home goals. This makes them much more than mere materials suppliers — the company you hire is your teammate. Who will make the cut? These nine points will help you level the playing field.

Design Your Dream Home • Thoughtful design is central to log home success. Use these 8 strategies to get yours right.

RECOGNIZE YOUR FLOOR PLAN RIGHTS

design GUIDELINES • Your cheat sheet to ensuring you have enough space in your log home.

Should You Hire an Interior Designer? • A log home pro shares how she learned the real value of an interior designer.

A BIT OF FREE INTERIOR DESIGN ADVICE • Interior designer Lynn Fleming has extensive experience with log homes, and she has a few pro pointers to share.

HOW TO IDENTIFY A GOOD DESIGNER

Wellness Architecture • Plan your home for better health.

GO GREEN • Want to save energy and money? This sage advice will get you started.

4 KEYS TO A HEALTHIER LOG HOME

Style Standouts • Today’s log home designs are truly without limits. Use these classic motifs as a starting point for your log home’s design.

FIND A FLOOR PLAN THAT FITS

Selecting a Builder • 10 key things to consider when recruiting the person who will build your log home.

Builder or General Contractor • What’s the difference, and who should you hire?

GETTING THE BEST DEAL • A builder’s time and...