LOG HOME and LOG CABIN EDUCATION INFORMATION
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LOG HOME and LOG CABIN EDUCATION INFORMATION
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Warranties Warranties are very important. If a manufacturer has less than a 25 year warranty you must ask yourself why. Take a considerable amount of time to read any warranty several times and write down any questions you might have and have the salesperson answer your questions to your satisfaction. If they are willing to verbally make exceptions to the written warranty, then the should be willing to put it down in writing and have the corporate office sign and approve before you sign a contract. Some manufacturers bury known problems in their contracts nullifying sections of the written warranty. They learn how to do this through past history of problems that have cost them money. For example: some manufacturers know their logs will bow, twist and warp with in a certain amount of time and only give you 6 weeks to have the logs stacked from the date it is cut or your warranty is void. States it right in the contract and most consumers over look it. If you have any delays after the package is cut and ready to ship the clock is ticking. Ask any manufacturer what would happen to the warranty if your builder delayed your project for 6 months and get it in writing because what you sign in a contract is binding. Do your homework.
Consulting firms that help you through the building process are well worth your time and money. Not knowing the in and out's of building a log home or timber frame home can become very frustrating. Custom Woodcraft Builders out of Indianapolis, Indiana serve the Mid-Western States. If anyone has seen it all...it is Custom Woodcraft Builders. For log and timber trusses and entryways - please visit timbertrusses.net and timbertruss.net. To learn about building options with authentic reclaimed lumber, beams, logs & timbers for true historical 'green' building, please visit reclaimedwood.biz and reclaimedtimber.org. If you are interested in more information about timbers, timber framing and log and timber frame construction in general, please visit the following sites: Be sure not to miss a wide array of log home and log cabin suppliers, builders and accessories at the Outdoor Sport Lake & Cabin Show in Fort Wayne Indiana March 12-14, 2010. This event is produced by Coliseum Productions Inc.
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