cost of building?

[edkemper]

a modest 1000 sq ft cabin with steel roofing should run you about $75.00 per sq ft

How does that explain a larger log home by one of our members that cost $28,000 with a $12,000 fireplace?

The "it depends" is still probably a more accurate answer.

[LogLover]

The "it depends" is still probably a more accurate answer.

The "it depends" applies to all things, good and bad, in life I'd say.

Couple of energetic chaps I know just built a cabin using smallcabin plans as guide.
20' x 28'.
By begging, borrowing, scrounging and CL and other re0use centers they have it done for under $9100.
Doesn't include land costs or the well if they put one in.
$9100. !!!
I have dropped that in truck and car repairs for the kids in the past 18 months.

[LogHomeFeverDan]

I've heard it from a couple of folks on here, but they are so accurate. Given time..........you can build a home with a WHOLE lot less money.

[lbrowne]

I've heard it from a couple of folks on here, but they are so accurate. Given time..........you can build a home with a WHOLE lot less money.

Very true. Location also plays a role. We live over an hour from our property and are in a very low populated area with no cities nearby. I've scored some good deals, but they are hard to find and I have to calculate distance/fuel and wear and tear on the vehicles into the equation.

[AkChas]

My guest house will be about $17,000 at about 810'.
Super insulated, radiant heat oak flooring, coffered
ceilings, glass block walls....you get the idea.....

-Rick

I'd love to see pictures of the guest cabin, Rick. Especially the glass-block walls!