Is it a
quality log home?
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| Here are some questions to ask any log home
manufacturer or dealer to determine the quality of their materials and
building system. |
| QUESTION |
STRONGWOOD |
OTHERS |
| Does the manufacturer use Eastern White Pine logs? |
YES |
|
| Is there settling or shrinkage that must be accounted for in
construction? |
NO |
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| Does the builder leave spaces over the doors and windows to
allow for settling? |
NO |
|
| Is there a tongue and groove between each log as a seal?
|
YES |
|
| Is a foam gasket AND energy seal used between logs? |
YES |
|
| Is it necessary to caulk between each log on the exterior?
|
NO |
|
| Can cabinets be attached directly to walls without slots or
another mechanism? |
YES |
|
| Are screws used to fasten logs together instead of spikes? |
YES |
|
| Could there be sap oozing from the logs?
|
NO |
|
| Is there a lifetime warranty? |
YES |
|
| Can the home be stained immediately? |
YES |
|
| Are insect pests or mold and mildew a concern?
|
NO |
|
| Is a company representative available onsite for consulting
on every new home? |
YES |
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| At Best Log Homes, we suggest that the right
answers to these questions are absolutely critical to having a quality log
home. We know that Strongwood is among an elite group of North American
manufacturers who can meet these very high quality standards. It certainly
does not cost more to have the very best: a Strongwood log home from Best
Log Homes of Minnesota. |
