Because you need it and you also need it for the upwards facing checks. We know some log home companies probably can sell more log home packages by telling their future customers they don’t need it, but that is not honest. We have had many, many customers come to us and buy hundreds of tubes of Log Builder caulk to caulk other brands of log homes because they were told they didn’t have to.
Yes, Yes, Yes! We cannot even remember the last time somebody built a stock plan and didn’t change something. We have 7 designers on staff full time to help you get your dream log home designed the way you want it.
Here are some reasons why builders like Golden Eagle Log Homes. The plans are fully detailed so builders know exactly how the homes go together and what materials go where. But the main reason is the technical support; the people answering the questions and overseeing the plans have many years experience. Bob, a builder for over 35 years. Jim, a builder for 30 years. Glenn, a builder for 25 years and Andy, a builder for 10 years. Between them, there is not a question they haven’t heard or a problem they can’t solve. This is what makes Golden Eagle Log Homes special.
Yes, we always say if the builder is willing to learn, we can teach them how to build our homes. Our log homes are easy to build, unlike a handcrafted log home which is very difficult. Click here to see our training center.
Why wait if your kids are still living at home. Let them enjoy your new log home too! If you are near retirement age and the kids are gone, why not build it to vacation in now and retire later.
Here is a true story-
A young couple came in and we priced an Eagle II for them. After seeing the price they decided to wait to build so they could save some money. For three years they rented and were able to put $15,000 in their savings. But when they came back the price of the home had gone up $18,000, so all of the money they had saved lost all of its buying power due to inflation. Don’t wait, let’s get started today!
It is just an insurance policy. The trim hides it and it is insulated and flashed. so it is a good idea. Just in case, we also slot the window and door bucks. It’s better to be safe than sorry later.
No, your Golden Eagle log home will only settle about 3/8 of an inch. We are using very dry logs, so settling is not an issue. Tell your friend you are not buying a handcrafted log which will settle 3”-4”, but a Golden Eagle Log Home that does not have the settling issues.
You’ve found the perfect floor plan, but want a more luxurious home.
Don’t worry, when it comes to building your dream home, the sky’s the limit. Here are some ideas to help make your dream home more unique.
Our kitchen designers can design the kitchen or bath of your dreams. This photo shows 9’ ceilings, knotty alder windows, custom farm sink, granite counter tops and butcher block island.
You’ve found the perfect floor plan, but it is a little over budget.
Don’t worry, there are some variations you can make to the standard package that can make it more affordable, without compromising the integrity of the package.
Our home packages come with log railings on the exterior deck and porch areas. To save some money you could convert those to our less expensive square treated baluster rail system. SAVE $500 to $2,000 per package.
Our split log homes and garages come standard with butt and pass log corners. You can certainly save money by switching to our solid log vertical corner system. SAVE $2,000 to $4,000.
The interior doors that are standard in our home packages are solid, six panel pre-hung doors. If you need to trim costs, this door can be switched to a flush, oak or birch without the panel design. SAVE $500 to $1,500.
Our packages include Pro-Line stone on the fireplace chase from the floor to the top of the chimney. You could stone only the area below the mantle and SAVE $1,000 to $2,000.
All of our standard packages pro-vide matching split log to cover the exterior rim joist of the first floor. Most companies don’t provide anything, or they just use pine boards in that area. We can deduct the matching split log there and SAVE $750 to $1,500.
Our package comes with medicine cabinets for the bathrooms; maybe you would prefer a mirror instead? That will save you a few hundred dollars per room. SAVE $200 to $600.
Our home packages come with a matching split log (half log) on the exterior upper gable ends of the home and garage, as well as dormers. You can save some money by switching these areas to a knotty pine tongue and groove or wood shingles. SAVE $500 to $2,500.
The ceilings in all of our homes as well as the exterior walls on our split log homes come with knotty pine tongue and groove planking. Convert some or all of that wood to drywall and SAVE $500 to $2,500.
If you are building on a slab, remember we have the sub floor and basement stairs included in our standard package. You can deduct those to SAVE $2,000 to $5,000.
We provide high quality insulated garage doors and windows for your garage. If your climate doesn’t require these, replace with uninsulated and SAVE $500 to $1,500.
If you are building in a temperate climate, we can change our insulated 2”x6” walls to insulated 2”x4” walls to SAVE $800 to $1,600.
We have big log tie beams included in all of our loft packages. You can deduct them and SAVE $600 to $900.
We include 30 year warranty shingles. You could substitute 20 year and SAVE $300 to $1,000.
Buy one of our 46 standard homes and make absolutely NO changes to the plan and SAVE $1,500. If a designer gets involved, this offer is null and void.
What if I want to make my log home even more luxurious?
We can solve that problem too. Click here to find out how.
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