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4 Things to Consider When Building a Log Cabin

Katharine · March 29, 2019 ·

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Putting up a log cabin is definitely one of the best decisions you could ever make. This is because it guarantees that you will always have a place to lay your head when you travel to the countryside over the holidays. In fact, such an asset can never depreciate. Even if you don’t use it, you might rent it out to other holiday makers and make extra bucks on the side. Besides that, you can use it to secure a loan in future. However, building a log home is not a walk in the park. This is because the timber is not like other building materials. As a matter of fact, most people get stuck in the middle of the construction because they rushed into building a log home before analyzing the potential challenges. There are actually some considerations that you have to consider before getting started. If you have never built a log cabin before, here is a list of the things that you must first factor into before starting such a project to ensure that you are able to finish it right on time.

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  1. The Size of Family

Once you have decided to construct a log cabin, you have to factor into the size of your family. This means that the size of your log home will be determined by the number of people in your household. If it’s just you, spouse and a few kids, a small house will be enough for all of you. Building a big house with a small family amounts to wastage of money because some of the rooms will not be occupied. However, if you have a big family that includes some relatives, you should consider investing in a big log house. This guarantees that there is no congestion in the house. As a matter of fact, it’s the size of family that determines the number of rooms and bathrooms the house will have. You should actually consult an architect before breaking ground.

  1. Your Budget

Building a wooden house can give you a run for your money. You must therefore have a budget in mind before the project begins. In fact, your budget is what determines the design that you will settle for. If you don’t have a lot of money, you might have to narrow down to a simple design because that’s what you can afford. In addition to that, you have to consider the cost of building materials, labor, and specific building procedures, like Shoring Hire Melbourne. Timber is actually very expensive than other materials. Fortunately, you can get a loan from a bank or any other financial institution.

  1. The Availability of Space

Space plays a major role when you want to build a log cabin. In fact, you should not even think about getting started if you don’t have the space for such a structure. If you don’t own any land, you should first buy it. On the other hand, if the space you have is small, you will not be able to put up a roomy house. Even if you have all the money in the world, you can’t build beyond the beacons of your land. It’s therefore advisable you get land that can accommodate the size of the house you want to construct.

  1. The Availability of Experienced Builders

Like mentioned earlier, building with timber is a bit tricky. You should not even dare to do the job on your own unless you have the relevant experience. In fact, building with timber is reserved for professionals because they are the only ones who can guarantee a perfect workmanship. When it comes to hiring a building contractor, you can’t just work with anyone you have found in the streets or the internet. You need to hire a contractor who has experience in building log cabins. You should actually insist on seeing their portfolio that obviously includes their recent projects.  

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