Log Home Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How does your price compare to Pine or Cedar logs?- If you compare cypress logs to a good kiln dried pine log then cypress runs between 10%-13% more over the average price of a kiln dried pine log. If you compare the cost of white cedar to cypress we are about the same cost, if you compare cypress to red cedar we are much less expensive.
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Q: What type of shrinkage can I expect?- You can expect a quater inch over the life of the home when comparing a eight foot high wall.
Q: What type of maintainance is required on a BK Cypress log home?- Normal log home maintence is required, staining will depend on the amount of sunlight your home receives and the type of stain you apply. The great thing about cypress is that is about as maintainance free a log home as you can built since it is resistent to rot, decay and termites.
Q: Can I easily finance and insure it?- There are many companies available that finance and insure only log homes through out the country.
Q: What are the foundation options?- -You can build your log home on a slab foundation, a stem wall, or a basement.
Q: What is your warranty?- -Our warranty is on the back of our contract and gives you a sixty year warranty in writing against rot, decay, and termites.
