Who Should Design Your Custom Built Log Home?
Do not design your log home yourself. Unless you are an architect and have experience designing log homes, leave it to a professional that has a lot of experience under their belt. There are numerous reasons for this, and though many of them are quite obvious, some are unique to custom built log homes.
* The support systems are different. Since log homes are constructed using different processes than a traditional wooden-framed home, the support systems are different. Whereas a wooden-framed home relies on several support beams placed strategically throughout the house, a log home may rely on the strength of the walls and less than individual supports.
* The design elements are different. The logs form their own design, and they will come together to differentiate the look of your custom built log home. A designer that has experience with log homes knows this and will create a design that will maximize the natural look of the wood without overdoing it.
* Many builders want to use in house designers. This sounds like a bad thing, but it really isnt. Lay out the specifications for your home, including any specific requirements, and let them design it for you. If they dont have it right, let them correct the mistakes until the house is exactly what you want. Remember, its your custom built log home, why shouldnt it be perfect?
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