Mistakes Made in Log Home Construction - Summit County, Colorado

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Mistakes Made in Log Home Construction 1. Designing a home over your budget – It can be easy for things to add up quickly. The best idea is to have the home done in phases if you feel you might go over your budget. Overspending will add stress and might put you in a bind for repaying the debt. Be prepared and informed of your project’s cost. Make sure you learn and absorb all the information before building a home. 2. Not enough thought and planning before building starts – Even though you might want the new addition to be completed before the in-laws visit, it is best to leave ample time to allow for sudden changes and a clear focus on what building materials you plan on using. Making sure you have good construction plans and much thought had gone into the process of building your dream home. 3. Installing natural framing members too close to the ground – When installing an area for rain run-off, you want to consider the splash-back area so that it is far enough away from the entrance areas or porch. 4. Having a short roof overhang – Without an oversized roof your home will be at risk for repeated water saturation witch will eventually shorten the life of any home. A quality home construction will take into consideration this very important design feature. Make sure you an oversized roof is in the construction plans and do not cut costs on this important building feature. 5. Using low-grade materials – You might save money in the short-term, but cheap material not only look low-grade, it usually does not hold up to constant wear and tear, as higher end material will. Using quality material will bring up the value of the house and improve the overall appearance. 6. A general contractor or log builder with little experience– It is best to find a contractor that has been in the business and can show you quality work that he has completed. They should be able to give you references so that you understand his style and workmanship. An excellent contractor is one who is dedicated to making you happy and likes to create beautiful works of art. 7. Taking a bid solely based on price – Take the time to research each contractor and understand the difference of quality work they do. The least expensive bid might be a mistake if the overall quality is poor. Make sure that you read over and examine the contract fully and go over any part that you do not understand with your builder. A detailed contract can be safer than a one-sided contract thrown together in the last minute that is not very clear. This could mean that the contractor can manipulate various parts of the contract. Be sure to go over the contract with the builder in detail as well as having your attorney review the contract proposal before signing. 8. Shrinkage in the wall systems – A natural process occurs with time and is created when the moisture of the logs drops. It usually is an easy process for an experienced carpenter to account for, but shrinkage and settlement will occur if the issue is ignored. 9. Do it yourself without proper instruction – If you are a first-timer, and not very experienced in construction, make sure you research every part of the project. Without a good understanding of or experience in construction, the project can end in disaster and often cost much more than hiring out to a professional builder. Even if you have read every book on construction, it really does not compare to hands-on, practical experience learned over time.

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