Log and Timber Home Magazine.
Great Magazine if you are looking to build a home in the mountains of Western North Carolina and need some ideas of designs.
They have 3 different magazines
Log HomeDesign
You can search all three magazines on their website at one time, which I especially thought was handy if you are looking for something specific.
Here's a poll they took from their readers on essentials for building a log home.
“Front porches—log home essential or a feature that’s had its day in the sun?”
A feature that neither helps or hurts the log home look?
15.6%
A fad that’s past its prime?
1.1%
An absolute essential
83.3%
In planning your log home’s budget, what room is the number one priority?
Outdoor living space - 5.1%
Master bedroom - 13.1%
Great room - 50.5%
Kitchen - 31.3%
What type of roofing looks best on a timber frame home?
Wood (shake) shingles 21.2%
Metal roofing 57.6%
Asphalt or fiberglass shingles 9.1%
Slate 12.1%
What wood is best for building?
Cedar - 48.5%
Pine - 21.6%
Oak - 29.9%
What is the ideal square footage for a log home?
2,501-3,500 sq. ft - 28.9%1,
501-2,500 sq. ft - 54.1%
Under 1,500 sq. ft - 9.3%
3,501 + sq. ft - 7.7%
Would you like more information on land or building a log cabin? Call me toll free at 1-888-277-2006 x 6 or e mail me at huntforhouses@yahoo.com
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