Can I design my own log home?
Yes you can! At Telqua
Log Homes we have our own design staff who are here to assist
you in designing your own custom log house. If you visit our Floor
Plan section you will learn everything you need to know about
our custom design service and see a number of plan samples we
have designed for other clients. To visit our floor plan section
click here.
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What if
I already have a set of plans?
If you have a plan
set that you have purchased and would like an idea of the cost
associated with building the house, we would be happy to quote
it for you. Our quotes are free and you are under no obligation
to purchase our product. Please contact
us if you wish us to quote your home.
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What is
included with my log shell package?
Generally what you
can expect to receive with your package will be all the log work
required to build the house, the log beams, posts, walls, stairs,
railings and any hardware associated with the install. There is
a contract with every house sold that states exactly what's included
and should be carefully explained by your dealer before you make
a purchase.
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How much
can the log package cost?
The price of a log
home shell varies greatly. Factors that will effect the price
are; the log species, size of logs used, type of build (i.e.:
handcrafted or milled), and number of corners in your house. The
more complex a log home, the higher the costs are associated with
it. For example: a log home with 4 corners machine built with
dead standing spruce will cost considerably less than an equivalent
sized, 6 corner, cedar handcrafted home.
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What is
the difference between different log species?
At Telqua Log Homes
we build with Englemann Spruce, Fir, and Cedar. Spruce is an attractive
light colored wood and is the most economical and common for log
home building. Fir is used often for roof beam work in many Spruce
homes due to its strength and is priced slightly higher. Cedar
is the most sought after wood for log homes. It has a nice color,
is resistant to rot, and has its own natural pesticide. Cedar
is also the most expensive wood for building.
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What are
the differences between a milled and handcrafted home?
Handcrafted log homes
are limited to single stories due to shrinking issues. A handcrafted
log home is much more natural looking than a milled log home and
is generally a little more costly for the initial shell. To learn
more about handcrafted log homes click
here. Milled or machine built log homes are generally built
from dead standing timber and are therefore not subject to as
much shrinking. There are fewer limitations with building a milled
log home which allows for such features as multiple stories, full
log gable ends and a variety of finishing options. To learn more
about Milled Log Homes click here.
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How do I know if my builder is using good quality
logs?
At Telqua Log Homes
we employ the services of Timber Products Inspection, Inc. to
inspect and grade stamp every log that leaves our yard. This process
holds us accountable to a stringent set of rules pertaining to
the quality of logs used in our construction. To
learn more about TPI services click
here.
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Do you provide a warranty?
Yes. Telqua Log Homes
provides a warranty on its craftsmanship, quality of the log work
and also guarantees the use of TPI graded lumber in accordance
with TPI rules. Every log home built is subject to local engineering
standards, all drawings must be approved then stamped by an engineer
before submitting to your building department.
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