Manufactured Log Homes

Now, let’s dive into the world of Manufactured Log Homes.

Manufactured log homes came into existence for many reasons.

1. The cost of building a handcrafted log home was too great.

2. Not everyone is skilled enough to build their own handcrafted log home.

3. Many people didn’t have the time to build their own handcrafted log home.

4. The demand for log homes became greater than the supply and availability of handcrafted log home builders.

5. The maintenance and labor of a handcrafted log home could be minimized by using uniform log pieces within a manufactured log home.

6. Log home builders could now produce more than a few homes in a year.

7. Cranes for lifting large logs were no longer a necessity.

One of the benefits to having a manufactured home is in the variety of log profiles to choose from. You could have a square log, a “D” shaped log, a round log, a hand hewn log, a draw knifed log or a log with a chinked groove.

Another benefit is in the variety of log sizes to choose from. You could have a 4” thick log, a 6” thick log or an 8” thick log. You could also have a 4” tall log, a 6” tall log, an 8” tall log or a 12” tall log. The choices are endless when compared to a handcrafted log home.

Again, settling is still an issue, just as it is with a handcrafted log home. Your builder must be aware of how wood works and what role moisture plays in building a log home. Just as noted in our handcrafted section...you must be aware of expansion also. The moisture content within the logs will always seek an equalibrium with the surrounding atmosphere.

Within the manufactured world of log homes there are many techniques used in order to counter the issue of settling. Some companies use settling jacks, some use compression springs and some use thru-bolt systems. There are even companies that use wood treatment processes in order to attack the settling problem.

Ultimately, the choice will be your own and you will decide if a manufactured home is the best choice for you. We hope this information is helpful and encourage you to browse through more of our website.

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