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Log Cabin F & Q:
Q. What kind of Logs do you use?
A. Northern white cedar - it grows abundantly
in the forests of Maine; according to technical information we have, it is one
of the warmest of woods, having high insulation value - and it is insect and rot
resistant. It does not usually need stain or preservative!
Q. Can we build it ourselves?
A. You may if you wish - many customers do.
We provide blueprints, construction manual, and specification sheets. Many
of our dealers are also experienced builders and they will work closely with you
to see that your building goes up without any problems.
Q. What kind of foundation do I need?
A. Any conventional foundation - slab, full or
daylight basement may be used.
Q. How are the logs milled?
A. After the logs have been sawn, they are
milled on three sides, with a half-inch groove in the bottom edge and matching
tongue on the top edge. They are beveled, top and bottom, for water
run-off.
Q. Can we change the design?
A. Certainly! All our standard models
are easily modified, or you can do as many people do and design your own home.
If you have a sketch or idea you want to incorporate, our design team will
create a plan just for you. The cost of this service is credited when you
purchase your Maine Cedar Log Home.
Q. How do you deliver?
A. We generally can deliver within 4-6 weeks
from date of order. We schedule the delivery when you are ready for it.
On long deliveries, we use 45 ft. tractor-trailers; it is the customer's
responsibility to arrange for unloading; we allow 5 hours to unload, and
although 5 or 6 people can usually accomplish the job in that time, we recommend
a light crane or forklift. Shipping rates are based on the loaded mile and
we will gladly quote you estimated rates. On local deliveries, within a
50-mile radius of our plant, our 16 ft. truck will make several deliveries, as
needed. In all cases, the site and roads must be accessible, On
local deliveries, no customer assistance is needed in unloading.
Q. What about prefabrication?
A. Prefab is fast becoming the preferred way
to build, saving many hours of on-site labor. We manufacture walls 8' to
12' long, with doors and windows installed. Gable panels are prefabricated
and strict quality control assures you of a will-built, quality home. Most
of the homes we sell are prefabricated. Through the use of overlapping and
splice logs, today's prefabricated log homes look nearly identical to a site
built home.
Q. Where can I see one of your homes?
A. We have a display home at the factory, open
year round, 9-5, Monday through Saturday - and many of our Authorized Dealers
have display models. In addition, a lot of our customers are happy to show
their home. Generally, we can provide you with their name and address and
arrange for a time for you to look at their log home.
Q. What options do you offer?
A. Our personnel can discuss many options with
you - including choice of window, doors, and other components; you may
want to add skylights, or a greenhouse. These and many other options are
available.
Q. Does your company finance the homes?
A. We don't finance our log homes, but our
personnel or dealers can recommend financial institutions or plans. Some
of our models have been FmHA approved. There are several methods of
payment for your log home and attractive discounts are sometimes offered.
Q. What about a builder?
A. Our sales people can recommend builders in
most areas, who have had experience building our log homes. Most of our
Authorized Dealers are either builders or can also recommend reputable
experienced contractors.
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