Log cabins

[MySRT8U]

Anyone here live in one? Looking at buying land and I am somewhat torn between a barndominium and a log cabin?

Who did you use?
What was the cost/sq ft
Any regrets?


Thanks in advance!

[rocky]

I live in a log house in Northeast Tx.
I would never build another to live in.

[DaveS903]

I live in a log house in Northeast Tx.
I would never build another to live in.

X2

Maintenance is about like living is a wood-sided house.

[tps7742]

We looked into it but in my case I didn't want the upkeep.

[Draco]

I built my own and it is great. I would never build another one though.

[car]

X2

Maintenance is about like living is a wood-sided house.

x3

We lived in one since 1986. A lot of upkeep,

[locolobo]

I live in SE TX and have seen a few built around here. And every one has developed rot in the bottom course of logs over time.

[bbuck8]

Glad I read this!

[Capt.Bryan]

My wife and I built one 3 years ago. So far we love it. We researched and looked alot before making a decision. We contracted everything out for the whole process and although it was a pain at times it turned out good for us and saved us some money. Bought the logs from a somewhat local mill in the area. All logs and wood we used were cypress. I never really put a pencil to the actual house cost I believe we ended up complete for around 145k and with the porches we have 2800 Sq ft total with 2100 living area. So it was around 52.00 a Sq ft complete with cabinets, granite counter tops, wood ceilings in kitchen and living room and all appliances.

Picture when we were staining the outside.
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[MySRT8U]

Great info guys. Thanks!

When y'all say upkeep y'all mean things like bug problems? Rot problems? Sun wear? What exactly do you not like about it? For the ones that say they wouldn't do it again are their any pros you can think of?

[DaveS903]

Great info guys. Thanks!

When y'all say upkeep y'all mean things like bug problems? Rot problems? Sun wear? What exactly do you not like about it? For the ones that say they wouldn't do it again are their any pros you can think of?

The logs have to be re-caulked and re-stained every 3-5 years. I sold my ~3000sf one-story log home about 15 years ago, so my numbers are a bit dated. Back then, the best bid I got for re-caulking and re-staining was around $4500. The stain used on my home was Sikkens Cetol and cost around $140 per gallon. I don't recall the exact cost of the caulk, but it was knee wobbling expensive too. The logs tend to shift and move over time which can cause small openings in the caulked seams between logs. Also, logs naturally develop cracks and fissures over time. When water gets in there it causes rot. Rot repair cost $40 per foot back then. When I sold my house, I had about $5000 of rot repair that I had not idea was a problem until it was detected by a log home inspector.

I don't see myself ever owning another log home but if I did, it would have wide 360* wraparound porches to ensure water never touched the logs. Any siding not under the porch would either be HardiePanel or metal.

Pros: Energy efficient, very fast construction time, and log homes are cool.

[MySRT8U]

The logs have to be re-caulked and re-stained every 3-5 years. I sold my ~3000sf one-story log home about 15 years ago, so my numbers are a bit dated. Back then, the best bid I got for re-caulking and re-staining was around $4500. The stain used on my home was Sikkens Cetol and cost around $140 per gallon. I don't recall the exact cost of the caulk, but it was knee wobbling expensive too. The logs tend to shift and move over time which can cause small openings in the caulked seams between logs. Also, logs naturally develop cracks and fissures over time. When water gets in there it causes rot. Rot repair cost $40 per foot back then. When I sold my house, I had about $5000 of rot repair that I had not idea was a problem until it was detected by a log home inspector.

I don't see myself ever owning another log home but if I did, it would have wide 360* wraparound porches to ensure water never touched the logs. Any siding not under the porch would either be HardiePanel or metal.

Pros: Energy efficient, very fast construction time, and log homes are cool.

My plan was to have a big, full wrap around porch. But at the same time that seems like an awful lot of expense.

[MySRT8U]

My wife and I built one 3 years ago. So far we love it. We researched and looked alot before making a decision. We contracted everything out for the whole process and although it was a pain at times it turned out good for us and saved us some money. Bought the logs from a somewhat local mill in the area. All logs and wood we used were cypress. I never really put a pencil to the actual house cost I believe we ended up complete for around 145k and with the porches we have 2800 Sq ft total with 2100 living area. So it was around 52.00 a Sq ft complete with cabinets, granite counter tops, wood ceilings in kitchen and living room and all appliances.

Picture when we were staining the outside.
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Lots of great info. Thanks! You have a beautiful home!

[White Falcon]

Sutter White
1500sq. ft.
Yes on another
NO ISSUES!
Expensive to maintain- Hell NO!

[MySRT8U]

Sutter White

1500sq. ft.

Yes on another

NO ISSUES!

Expensive to maintain- Hell NO!

Beautiful home you have!