What are the major advantages of Lincoln Log Homes over other log
homes?
There are several. First, our homes are precision cut to eliminate
any need for "on site" trimming or fitting. This reduces the amount
of labor and thus the construction cost. Another advantage is our
exclusive "Weather-lok" corner, which creates it's own weather tight
seal. Our thirty day delivery is probably the fastest in the log home
industry. Your local dealer representative is near enough to offer
assistance if needed. We don't just sell you the package and
disappear. There are many other advantages, some of which will be
covered later in these FAQs.
How many different models are available through Lincoln Log Homes?
We currently have 48 designs, ranging from 900 to 3400 square feet.
We are, however, by no means limited to this number. We can cut a
custom designed home for those with their own unique tastes. We
have an architectural staff which can readily adapt any one design to
a Lincoln Log Home package at no custom cutting cost to the
customer. We have designed or adapted to our package almost
every type of building, from storage buildings to shopping center
complexes. Our versatility and flexibility can offer something for
everyone in log home designs.
The newest addition is the Casa de Yorleny. 7313 sq. ft., still under
construction. Look for it in the new catalogs later this year. Or take a
sneak preview at www.lincolnlogsinternational.com
What is included in a Lincoln Log Home package?
We prefer to ship only the materials not available locally. Our
approach to this topic is that the customer can actually save money
by negotiating with a local building supply company for all his
conventional materials such as: windows, doors, roofing, etc. This
also saves shipping charges for transporting these readily available
materials from our plant to your construction site. This also
eliminates storage and breakage problems.
The home packages only include the logs, weather stripping backer
rods, lag bolts, and wooden dowel rods, along with complete
blueprints covering from foundation to roof.
Can I alter the interior layout of an existing design?
Yes, and most often with no additional cost to you. A Lincoln Log
Home can be built as a completely empty shell when roof trusses are
used, since all support is to the outside walls. This allows you to get
the house under roof in the least possible time, which often saves
you money in cases where weather might be a factor. You then can
arrange the partition walls to suit your individual needs and tastes.
Are there any special precautions in beginning a Lincoln Log Home?
As in any construction it is necessary to keep all footing, foundations
and walls running square and true. Log homes are no different.
Precautions should be taken to make sure the initial course (basic
logs) are laid square and conform to all measurements on your
blueprints. Also, care should be taken to insure that the logs are
sitting squarely on the foundation and no extreme overlaps exist.
From this point on, you need only to follow the blueprints, making
sure that each course is kept square.
What kind of heating is recommended in a Lincoln Log Home?
Any type of system used in a conventional type home can also be
used in a Lincoln Log Home. Your local climate and building code
would most likely determine the type of heating system you choose.
Solar heating is becoming increasingly popular and can offset a large
part of your total utility costs if installed and properly used. Lincoln
Log Homes is affiliated with United States Solar Industries and can
offer heating systems on an optional basis in any of our homes. USSI
manufactures a wide variety of systems ranging from a
window-mounted space heater to a completely automatic auxiliary
heating system call the Maxi-Mini. There are tax credits available for
solar heating installation, which can cut the costs of these
installations considerably. Your local dealer will provide you with
additional information upon request.
Is insulation necessary in a Lincoln Log Home?
Wood is a natural insulator, one of the best. A concrete wall would
need to be ten feet thick to equal the insulation qualities of our eight
inch thick logs. Wood is six times better than brick, 1600 times better
than aluminum. Consideration should be given to properly
insulating floors and roof. We recommend the use of storm or
insulating windows. The old adage "You pay for insulation whether
you install it or not" has never been more true than today. With
constantly rising utility costs, it is wise to make your home as energy
efficient as possible.
Is it difficult to build a Lincoln Log Home?
Not at all. Our homes are precision cut to allow ease in erecting
them. There should be no need for any custom fitting on the
construction site. In fact, we advise the builder to leave his chainsaw
at home, to eliminate the temptation to trim a log to fit. If a log is cut
wrong, then we have made a mistake, and will correct it. This rarely
happens, but all you need to do is contact your local dealer to get the
situation straightened out.
Does Lincoln Log Homes provide any on site assistance in
construction?
Most Lincoln Log Home dealers will arrange for four hours of on site
consultation to get you and your builder started on the right foot.
If you have unique difficulties after that, he is available by phone to
help get you back on track. This is one major reason Lincoln Log
Homes has established the dealer network across the country, to
provide you with assistance locally rather than from some distant
factory location.
If needed, Log Homes of Northern Kentucky, L.L.C. is available
tobuild the log walls for an additional fee.
What does Lincoln Log Homes provide in the way of instructions or
written materials?
Each home buyer is provided with three sets of blueprints as well as
printed instructions for building the home. Any competent builder
should be able to construct a Lincoln Log Home by studying the
material we provide.
What kind of timber is used in a Lincoln Log Home?
Our homes are all cut from southern yellow pine. They are uniform
in size to eliminate water and snow ledges on the outer walls, and to
allow flexibility to finishing the interior walls. All logs are eight
inches thick and planed to eliminate bark for termites and other
wood borers to hide behind.
How are the logs joined together In a Lincoln Log Home?
We utilize a polyurethane backer rod which fits into a precut
v-groove between the logs. On the butt end joints, two strips of
polyurethane gasket material and two 1" diameter dowel pins are
incorporated to insure a complete seal against air, light and water.
Ten-inch spiral spikes are used at 16 inch intervals to nail the logs
together forming, in essence, a solid 8-inch thick wood wall, a very
tight and very strong structure.
What kind of foundation do you recommend?
Any type of foundation can be used, from concrete blocks to brick,
poured concrete or piers. We suggest that concrete blocks be used
in lieu of the lighter weight blocks due to the weight of the log walls.
Also due to weight, it is important to make sure that the logs are
centered over the foundation and not lapping over on one side or
the other.
Do your log homes settle?
All log buildings will settle to some extent. We allow for this by
leaving some space above all windows and doors. This space
should be filled with insulation and covered by the door or window
face plate. Only 2% is expected with our homes.
How is the electrical wiring ran in the log walls?
Very simple. Our bottom course of logs is sawed flat on the inside to
allow for wring conduit to be formed using furring strips and wide
baseboard trim. In locations where a wall switch is needed on a log
wall, the wire is run up the spline groove in the butt ends of the logs.
Incidentally, where necessary, the wiring conduit formed by the
base log and side baseboard can also be used to hide water lines.
How are the interior walls built in a Lincoln Log Home?
Just as in a conventional home. Any type of interior wall is
acceptable, from sheet rock to wood paneling. There are clever
ways to tie the interior partition walls into the curved log outer walls
with no necessity of molding of any kind. Another saving over
conventional homes. Your dealer can demonstrate this for you.
Is it normal for the logs to crack?
Yes, we call it checking. It results from the natural seasoning or
drying process of the logs. Some people think these cracks add
character and beauty to the logs; however anyone who thinks
otherwise can fill the cracks with any quality wood filler. These
checks in no way endanger the structural strength of the building.
How are the logs delivered to the construction site?
Log homes are shipped from our plant neat Charlotte, N.C. via flat
bed trailer or railroad piggy-back for deliveries beyond 100 miles.
The logs can be unloaded by hand with the proper amount of help.
Since this method is rather slow, it might be wise to consider renting
the services of a forklift and operator to unload the logs. This
method of unloading can save time as well as wear and tear on the
logs. A 3 ton forklift s recommended to allow unloading complete
bundles. A 6 ton crane is necessary to unload pre-assembled walls.
Is there anything else I need to know about building a Lincoln Log
Home?
Obviously, we cannot anticipate all questions. Your local Lincoln Log
Home dealer can provide you with any additional information you
might want or need. He will be happy to discuss our homes with you
at any time.
homes?
There are several. First, our homes are precision cut to eliminate
any need for "on site" trimming or fitting. This reduces the amount
of labor and thus the construction cost. Another advantage is our
exclusive "Weather-lok" corner, which creates it's own weather tight
seal. Our thirty day delivery is probably the fastest in the log home
industry. Your local dealer representative is near enough to offer
assistance if needed. We don't just sell you the package and
disappear. There are many other advantages, some of which will be
covered later in these FAQs.
How many different models are available through Lincoln Log Homes?
We currently have 48 designs, ranging from 900 to 3400 square feet.
We are, however, by no means limited to this number. We can cut a
custom designed home for those with their own unique tastes. We
have an architectural staff which can readily adapt any one design to
a Lincoln Log Home package at no custom cutting cost to the
customer. We have designed or adapted to our package almost
every type of building, from storage buildings to shopping center
complexes. Our versatility and flexibility can offer something for
everyone in log home designs.
The newest addition is the Casa de Yorleny. 7313 sq. ft., still under
construction. Look for it in the new catalogs later this year. Or take a
sneak preview at www.lincolnlogsinternational.com
What is included in a Lincoln Log Home package?
We prefer to ship only the materials not available locally. Our
approach to this topic is that the customer can actually save money
by negotiating with a local building supply company for all his
conventional materials such as: windows, doors, roofing, etc. This
also saves shipping charges for transporting these readily available
materials from our plant to your construction site. This also
eliminates storage and breakage problems.
The home packages only include the logs, weather stripping backer
rods, lag bolts, and wooden dowel rods, along with complete
blueprints covering from foundation to roof.
Can I alter the interior layout of an existing design?
Yes, and most often with no additional cost to you. A Lincoln Log
Home can be built as a completely empty shell when roof trusses are
used, since all support is to the outside walls. This allows you to get
the house under roof in the least possible time, which often saves
you money in cases where weather might be a factor. You then can
arrange the partition walls to suit your individual needs and tastes.
Are there any special precautions in beginning a Lincoln Log Home?
As in any construction it is necessary to keep all footing, foundations
and walls running square and true. Log homes are no different.
Precautions should be taken to make sure the initial course (basic
logs) are laid square and conform to all measurements on your
blueprints. Also, care should be taken to insure that the logs are
sitting squarely on the foundation and no extreme overlaps exist.
From this point on, you need only to follow the blueprints, making
sure that each course is kept square.
What kind of heating is recommended in a Lincoln Log Home?
Any type of system used in a conventional type home can also be
used in a Lincoln Log Home. Your local climate and building code
would most likely determine the type of heating system you choose.
Solar heating is becoming increasingly popular and can offset a large
part of your total utility costs if installed and properly used. Lincoln
Log Homes is affiliated with United States Solar Industries and can
offer heating systems on an optional basis in any of our homes. USSI
manufactures a wide variety of systems ranging from a
window-mounted space heater to a completely automatic auxiliary
heating system call the Maxi-Mini. There are tax credits available for
solar heating installation, which can cut the costs of these
installations considerably. Your local dealer will provide you with
additional information upon request.
Is insulation necessary in a Lincoln Log Home?
Wood is a natural insulator, one of the best. A concrete wall would
need to be ten feet thick to equal the insulation qualities of our eight
inch thick logs. Wood is six times better than brick, 1600 times better
than aluminum. Consideration should be given to properly
insulating floors and roof. We recommend the use of storm or
insulating windows. The old adage "You pay for insulation whether
you install it or not" has never been more true than today. With
constantly rising utility costs, it is wise to make your home as energy
efficient as possible.
Is it difficult to build a Lincoln Log Home?
Not at all. Our homes are precision cut to allow ease in erecting
them. There should be no need for any custom fitting on the
construction site. In fact, we advise the builder to leave his chainsaw
at home, to eliminate the temptation to trim a log to fit. If a log is cut
wrong, then we have made a mistake, and will correct it. This rarely
happens, but all you need to do is contact your local dealer to get the
situation straightened out.
Does Lincoln Log Homes provide any on site assistance in
construction?
Most Lincoln Log Home dealers will arrange for four hours of on site
consultation to get you and your builder started on the right foot.
If you have unique difficulties after that, he is available by phone to
help get you back on track. This is one major reason Lincoln Log
Homes has established the dealer network across the country, to
provide you with assistance locally rather than from some distant
factory location.
If needed, Log Homes of Northern Kentucky, L.L.C. is available
tobuild the log walls for an additional fee.
What does Lincoln Log Homes provide in the way of instructions or
written materials?
Each home buyer is provided with three sets of blueprints as well as
printed instructions for building the home. Any competent builder
should be able to construct a Lincoln Log Home by studying the
material we provide.
What kind of timber is used in a Lincoln Log Home?
Our homes are all cut from southern yellow pine. They are uniform
in size to eliminate water and snow ledges on the outer walls, and to
allow flexibility to finishing the interior walls. All logs are eight
inches thick and planed to eliminate bark for termites and other
wood borers to hide behind.
How are the logs joined together In a Lincoln Log Home?
We utilize a polyurethane backer rod which fits into a precut
v-groove between the logs. On the butt end joints, two strips of
polyurethane gasket material and two 1" diameter dowel pins are
incorporated to insure a complete seal against air, light and water.
Ten-inch spiral spikes are used at 16 inch intervals to nail the logs
together forming, in essence, a solid 8-inch thick wood wall, a very
tight and very strong structure.
What kind of foundation do you recommend?
Any type of foundation can be used, from concrete blocks to brick,
poured concrete or piers. We suggest that concrete blocks be used
in lieu of the lighter weight blocks due to the weight of the log walls.
Also due to weight, it is important to make sure that the logs are
centered over the foundation and not lapping over on one side or
the other.
Do your log homes settle?
All log buildings will settle to some extent. We allow for this by
leaving some space above all windows and doors. This space
should be filled with insulation and covered by the door or window
face plate. Only 2% is expected with our homes.
How is the electrical wiring ran in the log walls?
Very simple. Our bottom course of logs is sawed flat on the inside to
allow for wring conduit to be formed using furring strips and wide
baseboard trim. In locations where a wall switch is needed on a log
wall, the wire is run up the spline groove in the butt ends of the logs.
Incidentally, where necessary, the wiring conduit formed by the
base log and side baseboard can also be used to hide water lines.
How are the interior walls built in a Lincoln Log Home?
Just as in a conventional home. Any type of interior wall is
acceptable, from sheet rock to wood paneling. There are clever
ways to tie the interior partition walls into the curved log outer walls
with no necessity of molding of any kind. Another saving over
conventional homes. Your dealer can demonstrate this for you.
Is it normal for the logs to crack?
Yes, we call it checking. It results from the natural seasoning or
drying process of the logs. Some people think these cracks add
character and beauty to the logs; however anyone who thinks
otherwise can fill the cracks with any quality wood filler. These
checks in no way endanger the structural strength of the building.
How are the logs delivered to the construction site?
Log homes are shipped from our plant neat Charlotte, N.C. via flat
bed trailer or railroad piggy-back for deliveries beyond 100 miles.
The logs can be unloaded by hand with the proper amount of help.
Since this method is rather slow, it might be wise to consider renting
the services of a forklift and operator to unload the logs. This
method of unloading can save time as well as wear and tear on the
logs. A 3 ton forklift s recommended to allow unloading complete
bundles. A 6 ton crane is necessary to unload pre-assembled walls.
Is there anything else I need to know about building a Lincoln Log
Home?
Obviously, we cannot anticipate all questions. Your local Lincoln Log
Home dealer can provide you with any additional information you
might want or need. He will be happy to discuss our homes with you
at any time.
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