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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Contractor-Friendly Approach to Building Log Homes: Caribou Creek Handcrafted Log Homes
In this episode of the 'My Dream Log Cabin' podcast, host Lindsay discusses the idea of contractor-friendly log homes. She highlights the history of log homes and the challenges contractors typically face in building them. Lindsay then provides key insights into Caribou Creek's non-settling design method for crafting log homes, emphasizing the benefits of this approach for both contractors and homeowners - such as the pre-cutting of windows and doors and the establishment of electrical chases. The episode also offers a guide for potential homeowners on what to ask when shopping for log home builders. Additionally, Lindsay shares her personal experience of living in a log home and the issues that can arise as the home settles over time.
 
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:19 The Resurgence of Log Homes
01:21 The Challenges of Building a Log Home
02:46 The Advantages of Caribou Creek Log Homes
03:39 The Construction Process of a Log Home
05:34 The Non-Settling Design Method
07:16 The Benefits of a Non-Settling Design
08:28 Communicating with Your Contractor
09:14 The Restacking Service
09:57 Conclusion and Contact Information
Released:
Feb 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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This podcast is for listeners who dream of living in a log cabin and want information, education, and inspiration to help them achieve the log cabin lifestyle! Sponsored by Caribou Creek Log Homes, a handcrafted log home company that has been in business for over 30 years building custom log homes. Hosted by Lindsay Sutherland. Lindsay had a dream of living in a log cabin in the woods. She uprooted her family and moved to North Idaho only to find her dream job at Caribou Creek a year later. Tune in to hear information on log cabin construction styles, log home design, finding the right land, budgeting and cost breakdown discussions, interviews with others who have build their dream home and how they did it. We are here to inspire, educate, inform, and advise people who have been thinking of building their dream log cabin. Thanks for listening! Tags: Log Cabin Construction, Log Home Lifestyle, Mountain Living, Log Home Architecture, Log Home Design, Log Cabin