What is a wood home? Most would define a wood home as being made from logs or timbers and traditionally this has been the case. Today, with engineering updates, changing tastes and new architectural ideas, the modern wood home can be so much more.
The Feel of a Wood Home
Much of the appeal of a wood [...]
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Modern Wood Homes
Log Finishes That Enhance Your Design
When you close your eyes, how do you envision your finished log home looking? Many log home producers tout their wood specie the variation of log profiles, but in general, these choices have little to do with the final look and feel of your home. The size, texture, stain color and wood treatment will have the largest impact on anyone who sees your log home for the first time. Let’s review how each of these elements can enhance the design of your log home.
July’s Log Home Testimonial of the Month
Mike T. – Cascade, ID
In my search for a log home provider I contacted five nationally recognized companies in Idaho and Montana. After personally meeting with and touring their facilities, I found the level of knowledge and professionalism of PrecisionCraft’s staff, combined with their state of the art manufacturing plant, far superior to the competition.
My [...]
Lighting Strategy from the Log Homes Council
How to create a lighting strategy for your log home is an important topic and the Log Homes Council has recently published a great article on the subject. We have provided some highlights below, but you can read the entire article by visiting the The Log Homes Council website at http://loghomes.org/bright-ideas-in-lighting-94/
Point One: The most common [...]
Selecting Windows for Your Log Home
If you are planning to build a custom log home or timber frame home, selecting the right windows is a critical decision. Windows are one of the most important design elements of your home and should integrate with its overall look and feel. The selection of windows will have a major impact on the [...]
What is a Mountain Accent Log Home?
Nearly two years ago, PrecisionCraft Log Homes & Timber Frame announced the release of a new home line called Mountain Accent Homes. With this new home line, a client can get the same great PrecisionCraft design customized to fit a specific style and layout, but at a considerably lower turnkey cost.
Designed and constructed using conventional [...]
