Log and Timber Home Living

How Logs Homes Are Sold

Log homes are unique in the housing market — that’s obvious. But they’re not only uncommon in the way they look, they’re also different in the way they’re sold. Scores of companies sell log homes, but they do so in their own way. Although wood is the primary construction material, what each company does to the logs makes its homes stand out from others. Even homes made from the same logs for the same floor plan are likely to turn out differently

This variety appeals to many buyers who welcome the opportunity to create a distinctive, personalized home. To cater to this specialized consumer demand, two entirely different groups of log home producers have emerged: manufacturers and handcrafters. Their methods differ, but their goal remains the same: to provide the logs to build your dream home.

Manufacturers account for

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