Is it a
quality log home?
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| Here are some questions to ask any log home
manufacturer or dealer to determine the quality of their materials and
building system.
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| QUESTION |
STRONGWOOD |
OTHERS |
| Does the manufacturer use Eastern White Pine logs? |
YES |
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| Is there settling or shrinkage that must be accounted for in
construction? |
NO |
Example |
| Does the builder leave spaces over the doors and windows to
allow for settling? |
NO |
Example |
| Is there a tongue and groove as a seal between each log?
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YES |
Example |
| Is a foam gasket AND energy seal used between logs? |
YES |
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| Is it necessary to caulk between each log on the exterior?
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NO |
Example |
| Can cabinets be attached directly to walls without slots or
another mechanism? |
YES |
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| Are screws used to fasten logs together instead of spikes? |
YES |
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| Does the manufacturer use through-bolts, screw jacks,
exterior caulk, or springs? |
NO |
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| Could there be sap oozing from the logs?
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NO |
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| Is there a lifetime warranty? |
YES |
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| Can the home be stained immediately? |
YES |
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| Are insect pests or mold and mildew a concern?
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NO |
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| Is a company representative available onsite for consulting
on every new home? |
YES |
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| At Strongwood, we suggest that the right
answers to these questions are absolutely critical to having a quality log
home. We know that we are among an elite group of North American
manufacturers who can meet these very high quality standards. It certainly
does not cost more to have the very best: a Strongwood log home.
Every manufacturer has reasons that justify the fact that they use an
inferior wood species [because it is readily available to them], air-dried
logs instead of kiln-dried logs [because that don't have kilns]; and
caulking, air gaps, rods, and springs [because they have settling and
shrinkage]; or chemical sprays or dips [because they have problems in
insects, mold, and mildew].
Doesn't logic and common sense --- as opposed to believing the
marketing hype from other manufacturers --- tell you that Strongwood fully kiln-dried Eastern White
Pine logs are best for your new home?
And remember, no other log home package manufacturer offers you
more log style choices than Strongwood Log Home Company. |
