Log Cabin Kits For Any Style And Any Budget
There is no greater thought than toasting marshmallows by the fire of your own log cabin, it's a dream that is now much more affordable with the creation of log cabin kits. With so many styles, sizes and options available you are no longer limited to a basic 1 room, 4 walls style cabin. Post and beam and panelized cabins are very popular, and different timbers like cedar, oak and pine are available.
Whether you decide to build it yourself or hire a builder to construct it for you on site, labour costs are significantly lower as everything is manufactured offsite then delivered with easy instructions on how to put it together. Different log cabin kit packages have different levels of construction and additional part requirements, some come with everything you need, others require you have certain tools and parts. Many companies have a building service available which they can add on for an additional cost. Whilst the cabin construction may seem straight forward, you need to consider that foundations and a solid slab has to be laid to support this heavy construction so be realistic with what you can actually do.
Depending on your needs you can get mini, small or large cabin kits with every combination floor plan available, including custom built. Frontier Log Homes have a range of floor plans but only 5% of buyers stick to these plans, the rest choose to custom design using the floor plans as a starting point. The average cost is $40 per square foot with windows, roof, shipping and on site construction additional costs. Their floor plans start at 700 square feet and go right up to 3000+ square feet.
Appalachian Log Homes have several log styles including rectangular and round logs. Their two profiles, traditional and dov loc provide the buyer with many finish options and corners allowing for greater design variations whilst still keeping the original features and advantages such as energy efficiency of the traditionally built log cabin. From their Yukon Trail II which is a 432 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin up to their 4103 sp. ft. Beaumont which is 4 bedroom and 3.5 bathroom double story log cabin, you are bound to fall in love with one of their designs and quality constructed cabins.
For the do it yourself log cabin kits, Panel Concepts have a range of easy to construct cabins that only require basic tools to assemble. They have mini or small log cabin kits like the Oak Ridge timber cabin or the 12' AuSable Timber Cabin that can be used as sheds or hunting cabins that can be assembled in a day and start from around $4,200 plus roofing and any additional options. The more advanced insulated, panelized Knotty Pine cottage starts at 12 x 12, 144 sq. ft. with a base price of $13,635 plus $633 for a shingle roof or $971 for a steel roof. There are 6 different models with multiple sizes and roof pitch combinations to choose from.
No matter where you live or plan to build you will find a log cabin kit for sale that suits you needs and budget. The internet is the best place to browse the wide variety of styles and floor plans available before you decide on a company and discuss a purchase. Remember that the cabin kits can be made or shipped any area you plan to build, even if you live in Ocala, Fl!
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