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Clarifying A Log Home Construction Turnkey Cost

Sue | February 20th, 2023 - 3:30 pm
Clarifying A Log Home Construction Turnkey Cost

After our last article, “Log Home Turnkey Costs Today”, some of our readers asked for a bit more clarification about exactly what a turnkey cost includes and a few more details relating to construction. Turnkey Pricing Inclusions for Log Homes Turnkey pricing includes all of the labor and materials needed to complete the house so […]

Turnkey Pricing Estimates for Three Log Home Plans

Sue | February 13th, 2023 - 4:58 pm
Turnkey Pricing Estimates for Three Log Home Plans

Within the scope of this article, we are going to price out the turnkey on three of our most popular models including the Bridger, the Madison, and the Sierra stock plans. The turnkey estimate is based on a cost per square foot of living space of  $325 to $350 per square foot. This includes the […]

Log Home Turnkey Costs Today

Sue | February 1st, 2023 - 3:14 pm
Log Home Turnkey Costs Today

A very common question we are asked is the current cost of a full turnkey solution for a log home in the Bozeman, Montana area.  While labor and material costs fluctuate often in today’s, markets, we try to give an informed and reasonable guestimate for people planning to build in the 2023 construction season. Turnkey […]

Fun and Affordable Log Home Design Options

Sue | May 16th, 2019 - 10:03 am
Fun and Affordable Log Home Design Options

Sometimes adding a few frills to your log home really don’t cost much more. One of these frills is an upper level exterior balcony. Here we see the Cowboy II Plan from the view side. The upper balcony is accessed from the half loft. The main cost difference to the original log package is to […]

Understanding Log Home Pricing

Sue | May 3rd, 2019 - 7:03 pm
Understanding Log Home Pricing

Several elements go into log home pricing. Owners can purchase just a log shell from Cowboy Log Homes, a complete dry-in shell, or a combination of log shell plus some other materials. We begin with log shell pricing on three sizes of logs: the 6×8 D-log with square timbers, the 8×8 D-log with square timbers, […]

The Cowboy II Plan

Sue | April 26th, 2019 - 1:29 pm
The Cowboy II Plan

The Cowboy II Plan(Scroll down for Floor Plan) Click Here for Printable Version of Cowboy II Plan Cowboy II Log Shell Only Pricing: 6×8 D-log with Square Timber – Log Shell Only $*8×8 D-log with Square Timber – Log Shell Only $*8″ Diameter Swedish Cope Or Round Log w/ Double Tongue & Groove Stack  – […]

D- Log Shell Description Sheet

Sue | March 29th, 2019 - 10:59 am
D- Log Shell Description Sheet

Archtitectural D-Log Shell Detail Sheet All of our log home pricing begins with a log shell only. The items included in our standard D-log package are detailed below (click on image to enlarge). A D-log profile provides a flat surface on the interior of the home and a rounded profile on the exterior. D-log packages […]

Construction Time Line for New Log Homes

Sue | March 22nd, 2018 - 10:29 am
Construction Time Line for New Log Homes

A new log home holds the allure of being decidedly yours from day one. Having the opportunity to make all the selections, from wall log size to the complete kitchen layout, insures the home is custom tailored to meet your specific wants and needs. But one drawback is the time required to build the log cabin […]

Heat Systems and Log Homes

Sue | March 20th, 2018 - 12:04 pm
Heat Systems and Log Homes

All log homes need a heat system of some sort. Over the years we have seen homeowners put many different kinds of systems in log cabins. Factors such as climate and what fuel sources are available all impact the final choice of which heating system is the best option for your new home. Typically, banks […]

Log Home Budgets Putting Money Where it Counts

Sue | March 19th, 2018 - 1:47 pm
Log Home Budgets  Putting Money Where it Counts

Log Homes are so much more than just logs. If  you think about what drew you towards a log home in the beginning you will probably find that it wasn’t just the log walls that captured all of your attention. Most likely there are a number of other features that makes a log home so appealing […]

Stagecoach 3 Car Garage w/ Shop

Sue | April 20th, 2016 - 6:00 am
Stagecoach 3 Car Garage w/ Shop

The Stagecoach Log Garage Plan (Scroll down for Floor Plan) Click Here for Printable Version of Stagecoach Log Garage Shop Plan Dimensions: 36′ W x 40′ D Levels: 1 TOTAL Square Footage: 1,440 Three Car Garage with shop Stagecoach Log Shell Only Pricing: Log Shell Prices Include Free Shipping Up To 1,000 miles from Belgrade, […]

Buckboard 2 Car Log Garage Plan

Sue | April 15th, 2016 - 7:30 am
Buckboard 2 Car Log Garage Plan

The Buckboard 2 Car Log Garage Plan (Scroll down for Floor Plan) Click Here for Printable Version of Buckboard Log Garage Plan Dimensions: 28′ W x 28′ D Levels: 1 TOTAL Square Footage: 784 2 Car Log Garage  

Wagon Wheel 2 Car Log Garage Plan

Sue | April 4th, 2016 - 7:00 am
Wagon Wheel 2 Car Log Garage Plan

The Wagon Wheel Log Garage Plan (Scroll down for Floor Plan) Click Here for Printable Version of Wagon Wheel Plan Dimensions: 24′ W x 24′ D Levels: 1 TOTAL Square Footage: 576 The Wagon Wheel is a two car log garage with a single door.  It is shown here in the 8 inch Swedish Cope […]

Rocky Mountain Plan 4,846 Sq. Ft.

Sue | February 23rd, 2016 - 8:02 am
Rocky Mountain Plan 4,846 Sq. Ft.

The Rocky Mountain Plan (Scroll down to view Floor Plan) Dimensions: 120′ W x 88′ D Levels: 2 First Floor Square Footage: 4,426 Second Floor Square Footage: 420 TOTAL Square Footage: 4,846 Garage Square Footage: 784 Bedrooms: 3 + loft Baths: 3 1/2 Office, Media Room, Foyer, Pantry, First Floor Laundry   The Rocky Mountain […]

Wyoming Plan 2,088 Sq. Ft.

Sue | February 23rd, 2016 - 7:52 am
Wyoming Plan 2,088 Sq. Ft.

The Wyoming Valley Plan (Scroll down for Floor Plan) Click Here for Printable Version of Wyoming Plan Dimensions: 54′ W x 46′ D Levels: 2 Square Footage First Floor: 1,764 Square Footage Second Floor: 324 TOTAL Square Footage: 2,088 Decks Square Footage: 340 Bedrooms: 3 + Open Loft Baths: 3 1/2 First Floor Laundry, Foyer, […]