You've chosen your log cabin layout, now it's time to decide who's going to execute the plan. As a general rule, you need to research whichever participants you choose. They all should be local. Most manufacturers have franchisees or independent representatives that service your building location. Be confident that they will stand behind their work. Talk to customers and determine level of reputation, customer service and quality of performance.
Check out out their non customer references. For manufacturers, look at the Log Homes Council (www.loghomes.org.) For contractors, check with the Better Business Bureau and state contractor license board for an independent review and complaint history. Check credit standing with Dunn & Bradstreet or other source.
If possible, visit cabins these companies have supplied/built. Check for the quality of construction and logs. Older homes will tell more about the longevity of the logs/construction.
Choose your participation level - Your level of involvement can range from general contractor down to interested observer. My contribution will be clearing trees, log staining, inside painting and staining and landscaping. Appreciate your capabilities and time availability. I bought a new condo once and a neighbor in the building cut a deal with the builder ฝากขายคอนโด to do the interior wall installation himself. He bought the wrong wallboard and ultimately failed to finish the job. Fortunately for him, the builder bailed him out. Again, know your limits.
Choose your manufacturer - You've done your homework and decided on your acceptable log species, drying method, shape, joining system, corner style and cabin layout. You need to select your manufacturer based on these specs, the company's architectural capability to produce plans and blueprints (and logs) based on your desired layout as well as other factors described below.
Some of them provide only the log kits. You or a contractor/builder you hire will be responsible for the construction and providing all building components other than the logs. Other log cabin companies will offer a turn key package and offer to construct the finished package. As mentioned above, you can negotiate your participation.
Choose your contractor/builder - If you don't contract with the manufacturer for construction, you will need to hire a contractor/builder to construct the log cabin. If you act as general contractor, you must hire subcontractors.
Get written contracts - Make sure everything is on paper and signed by proper authority. Don't assume anything. If it's not in the contract, it's your problem.
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