Answer: When we provide a quote for a Handcrafted Log Home we begin with the log shell. The log shell encompasses the superstructure of the home. Specifically: stacked wall logs, log roof system, handcrafted log trusses, floor joists, and interior log staircase first floor to upper and log assembly hardware. We also are able to provide a complete dry-in package including materials such as exterior doors, windows, 1×6 Pine or Cedar tongue and groove, and roofing material. It is totally up to the customer to choose exactly what they would like us to include for their specific project. (Click here for a complete list of material for Handcrafted Log Homes.)

Answer: All of our log shells are entirely pre-cut and pre-numbered.
Specifically the following is included-
~12 to 15 Inch Wall Logs Hand Peeled with Draw Knife (Larger Logs Also Available)
~Scandinavian Full Scribe with Saddle Notch or Diamond Notched Corners
~All Wall Logs Are Full Length, No End Joints
~Door and Window Openings Cut and Keyed
~SofRod Insulating Gasket Supplied and Installed in Wall Logs
~Log Roof Beams, Ridge Poles, and Purloins
~Handcrafted Log Trusses of Any Style For Structural or Decorative
~Sloping of Ridge Poles, Purloins, and Top Logs For Rafters
~Log Walls Pre-Drilled For Through Bolts
~Support Log Posts for Covered Entries, Porches, Breezeways, etc
~Handcrafted Log Staircase(s)
~Handcrafted Log Railing
~Electric Box Holes and Wire Holes Full Pre-Cut, Pre-Drilled, and Recessed For Plate Covers
~Log Advisor On Your Site For All Days Required For Log Reassembly
~Prompt and Accurate Scheduling for Crafting Home and Delivery
~Accurate Price Quote Estimates Provided for Log Shell and/or Dry-in Package

Answer: For Handcrafted Log Homes our wall logs range between approximately 12 and 15 inches in diameter and up to 50′ in length. Logs used to support roofs and floors range between approximately 14 and 20 inches. Larger sizes can be upgraded to upon request.

Answer: Our Machine Cut Log Homes range are either a 6×8 inch log or an 8×8 inch log, depending on what the customer orders.

Answer: We offer Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, Engelmann Spruce, White Pine, and Lodge Pole Pine.

Answer: Our 10″ and 12″ Swedish Cope log home package include the same material as the Handcrafted Log Packages. (Click here for a complete list of material inclusions for Swedish Cope Log Home Packages.)

Answer: Our Post and Beam home packages include the superstructure of the home. Also the materials required to dry it in may be included upon request. (Click here for complete list of material for Post and Beam and Timber Frame Home Packages.)

Answer: Our machine cut log home packages basically include the same things that our Handcrafted Log Packages with the exception of the first floor subfloor. We do include the first floor sub-floor with our machine cut packages. (Click here for a complete list of material inclusions for Machine Cut Log Home Packages.)

Answer: Our machine cut logs come in either D-log (round on the exterior, flat on inside); Double D (round on interior and exterior of home); square log (flat on both sides). Click Here for Log Profiles

Answer: We work with customers all over the United States and Canada. Overseas shipment is also available. Lake Country Log homes can be found world wide.

Answer: Unquestionably the Scandinavian Full Scribe Method is far superior to the Chinker style. The Full Scribe method provides overlap of log against log. The V shaped channel which is carved into the underside of every wall log causes the logs to cleave closer together as they settle. Chinker Style homes provide no overlap of log to log. The home is depending solely on chinking, caulking, and foam sealants to make the home air tight. Over time logs settle, and instead of cleaving more closely together the log separate and form gaps between the rows of logs. Scandinavian Full Scribed log shells require at least twice as much hand craftsmanship than does a Chinking Style log home.

Answer: For Handcrafted Log Homes, 12″ Swedish Cope, Post and Beam, and Timber Frame please allow approximately 10- 16 weeks from initial deposit until delivery of your home. (Rush Orders Possible ~ Please call 406-388-3458 to check availability in our yard).
For Machine Cut Log Home Packages Please allow approximately 10-12 weeks from initial deposit until delivery of home package. (Rush Orders Possible ~ Please call for more information.)
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Answer: Yes! Any floor plan can be modified in anyway that you would like. Actually, about 95% of homes we sell are custom designs. Our services include modifying an existing plan or a fully custom design. Lake Country Log Homes has a full service design team on staff to transform your ideas into reality.

Answer: With an initial payment of 15% of the package price your price is locked in and drawings are finalized. Before any crafting of the logs begins an additional 35% is made. Then approximately two weeks before the scheduled loading date the 50% balance is due. For rush orders, an initial deposit of 50% instead of 15% allows Lake Country to move ahead with preparing the logs while the drawings are finalized. This can reduce the lead time by about two to three weeks on a standard size home.

Answer: Due to the individually of plans and homeowners it is very hard to give an accurate price per square foot. Once a floor plan is selected we are happy to provide a complimentary price quote estimate based on your floor plan. Some variables which do innately make a log home more expensive are design features such as complexity of roof lines, variations in foot print of the home, upgrading to larger log sizes, the use of Western Red Cedar, inclusion of Flared Character Posts and wall logs, extensive covered porches, balconies, and log gazebos.

Answer: Only the best materials are incorporated into our homes. All logs are Premium. TPI (Timber Products Inspection)  grade stamping is available upon request. For logs to receive a TPI grade stamp and independent inspector visits Lake Country Log Homes yard and physically inspects each log to be used for your home. The a grade stamp is applied.

Answer: For both Handcrafted Log Homes and Machine Cut Log Homes we pre-cut and pre-drill all wire box holes and wire holes into the logs during the crafting/manufacturing process. Also the logs are recessed to receive switch plate and outlet box covers.

Answer: When ordering the home of your dreams shipping is a very small percentage of the entire cost of your home. Shipping is a direct cost paid by the homeowner to the trucking company. Lake Country processes all shipping papers, arranges for shipment, and loads trucks at no charge.