if you’re looking to buy and build a log or timber home, chances are you’re thinking long term —really long term. The result of years of planning, researching and dreaming, log and timber homes are hardly ever built on a whim. In fact, they’re typically built for the current owners as well as generations to come.
So, how can you make sure this form of “forever home” addresses your wants and needs now and down the road? According to architect Deborah Pierce (author of “The Accessible Home,” The Taunton Press), the answer is accessibility.
“When most people think of accessibility, they think about a house that looks like a nursing home, but that couldn’t be further from the truth,” says Deborah. “An accessible house is just one that’s easy to take care of and live in. It’s low-maintenance and has low operating costs. Sure, if a person is getting older or has a disability, then cleaning a house or getting around
