glad you found us. stick around and stay a while :) welcome
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glad you found us. stick around and stay a while :) welcome
Hello and welcome krawlersedge. I agree "can't wait to learn more" seems contagious. (-;
Welcome krawlersedge,
Just keep watching LogHomeFeverDan and you'll see how it's done. He's gradually peeking over the edge and about to jump in with both feet. He asks all the right questions and he knows where the answers are. I can't wait to see the log home he builds for his family.
Hi Pepsi, Im from sweden and plan to build here. I took the class in March , man it was a great experience and I have never been so focused any time in my life as when I took the class, I would advice not to take a loan, its a big risk not worth it. The whole idea is to become debt free.. Im 33 and still working to get rid of my loans. Where are you from? Taking the class was no problem and it seems you have a good level of english.. :-)Quote:
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God dag landsman, I'm Swedish too! Where will you build your house?
Hej :-) va kul :) , we are still thinking where to build , I'm thinking a bit up north, Im from Åmål and my gf is from skåne, but land is cheaper up north in sweden, .. We want to have some space and beautiful nature.. Currently we are in norway working to afford the house :-). Vart ska du bygga?Quote:
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Hello everyone, found this site about 6months ago and love it. I've been reading non-stop for hours at a time. I Signed up for the March class and have already booked my flights and hotel. I can't wait to go!!
Welcome Bmc52, can't wait to see you on the "Other-side".
welcome Bmc52! glad you'ure here. enjoy reading these public threads. there's SO much more on the members side. glad you decided to take the class. we LOVED it! we've never looked at things the same way again:)
Hello, just signed up for the march class and looking at building in 1.5 years. Lots of great info so far and I can't even access the "members only" section yet (anxiously waiting). Looking forward to an off grid loghome that I built with my own hands.
Welcome medigas!
Yes it is true, the members only will not be available until after you take the class. I wasn't able to take the class for 2 or 3 years after I joined. But there is a ton of information to consume. I read and read. I am sure you are too. Where are you going to build?
Blondie
Welcome! Take good notes
Welcome. Where are you located?
I am in central California but looking to relocate. Left Washington when I was 16 and trying to get back since.
You sound like me... I am a native of Washington but raised in Fresno... But you need to go where you have opportunities. Good luck! Living in a log home with no mortgage is another opportunity.
Welcome medigus. Read all you can on this side. it will help prepare you for the class.
Welcome Medigus and see you in the March class!! Can't wait!
Howdy folks,
After a bunch of lurking and reading I've just signed up for the march class. I hail from the dry side of Washington and hope to get a piece of land and start building within a couple of years.
Welcome aboard friend... I mean fiend. You came to the right spot.
Welcome to the "nut hut"!! No wait that's LHN's home. Welcome aboard Localfiend I'll be attending class with you in March!
Hello Steve,
First timer and at the beginning of my research. Like sap from a tree, you folks are dripping all over with good solid knowledge! My excellent questions to local contractors have put them on the defensive and I credit you folks. Thanks! Now I don't look like a total ignorant fool and his money! I speak with confidence and it keeps builders honest.
So my question is ....
what are the concerns that I should be considering building a butt and post style log cabin in the snow-belt of Mt. Hood. The area allows me to ski right down to Government Camp to my potential site. I have not attended a class yet, but I am moving my schedule around to try and make the May class. (unless the may class is already full?) I do understand that roof lines are extremely important and weight factors per square inch got to be right! There are other log cabins up there, but they were built by the Steiners years ago. (google Mt.Hood Steiner Cabins on Mt Hood).
I just want to be aware of what I am in for. I want to take this class so I can supervise my own project and then understand what I have to do after it's built. Mt. Hood (Government Camp) does not allow DIY's in the snow-line due to the heavy snow falls every year. Collins Lake Condo's, on Mt. Hood, was perfect proof 3 threes ago that building without mountain knowledge can be dangerous and expensive!
Thank you very much,
Joe Horton
Butt and pass style homes are incredibly strong. I should think you can build to handle just about any snow load, and it'l be far cheaper than stick frame if you do it right. You just need to talk to the right engineer. Take the class, I just took the march class and it was worth every penny. You'll have access to resources that can get you set on your way.
Hi, this is David and Kelly Harrison. We were both present at this last LHBA course in Las Vegas at the beginning of March. Would like mebers area access please so I can check it ALL out.
We will be moving up to Alaska this August and will build there. Looking forward to it!
Remember, you are asking about a location that would be very difficult to get lumber to. Trees on the other hand, you might find in the area (smiling). I can't imagine a better choice for the area. Can't imagine a stronger alternative without a hole bunch of problems to overcome. Sounds like an amazing place.
Go here:Quote:
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http://community.loghomebuilders.org...mber-s-section
And fill out the form linked in the first post. It's how I go on the members section.
Hello Steve,
My wife Nancy and I attended the last class in Las Vegas a week and a half ago. We are both waiting to get into the members forum. We both have applied for entrance into the forum.
I am about four years away from retirement and have purchased land in Pagosa Springs, Colorado to build a retirement summer cabin. We currently live in Dallas, Texas.
We both enjoyed your class and are trying to become more educated in building a log home. I have wanted a log cabin in Colorado for many years and it is starting to look like it will happen.
I look forward to talking to people on the members side.
Glenn Hughes
welcome aboard Glenn and Nancy. my aunt has a place in Colorado springs. lovely weather over there!!
Hi all, attended this month, it was all and more that I expected. I have a couple of acres 9000 feet up near the San Isabel national forest. Hoping to build a drive and a septic system this year, get all my tools and find some really cheap wood. The bad thing about all this is I only have 1 yr to build as the land is in a private area. So, I have to get all my ducks in a row when the logs fall off the truck. I hope to go as simple as possible, will maybe do the 30 x 30 with a loft. I am glad to be a part of the lhba.
Shawn G.
welcome Shawn. you sure do have your work cut out for you. look for posts from Fireman9. he's got an ambitious timeframe too!
We need to screen out all these industrious young newbies. Making me look bad.
A hearty welcome aboard Shawn, but if you build at that pace would you please keep my Wife from finding out about it. A divorce at this age would be devastating to her.
You know there wouldn't be anyone left if they screened out everybody that makes you and me look bad.Quote:
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Well, there would still be cousin Tom.
Yup.... Tom is dependable in that respect.
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Hello All,
Chris here from NC.
I plan to attend the class later this year and look forward to it.
You all have been the best in encouraging everyone to go for it.
I'm going for it :)
I plan to build in Western NC and start as soon as I can get to the class.
Well there's also the little issue of selling my current home.
WOOOOOHOOOOOOOO Another soon to be LHBA member who's going to build in WNC!!! Welcome aboard histriumph where abouts you planning on building??
You will love the class!!! It's a very exciting journey!! You won't have to wait quite as long as me. It'll be here before you know it though.
Thanks LogHomeFeverDan.
I haven't decided on a location for certain but currently looking at Henderson,Transylvania, and Polk counties.
Land prices are insane around herel
You got that right, whodda thunk dirt would be this valuable. Keep looking the dirt for you will appear! Welcome to the addiction!
Come and pay me a visit just up the road in Haywood county after you get the to class.Quote:
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Hello Everyone!
My name is Jordan and I am in the research phase of my future log home. I grew up in a log home and have always wanted to build my own. I am out of MD and am hoping that there is someone who could help me to decide who to order my logs from. I am a general contractor and have the people to help me build the home, however I cannot seem to determine the best supplier of the logs. I am attempting to keep costs down by putting the package together myself, but I want to be sure to get my logs from a quality distributor that doesn't charge a small fortune. Any suggestions are GREATLY appreciated. Thank so much to all.
Delve a little deeper into this forum, Jordan. You'll see that we offer a different way to "put the package together".
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Hi Glenn,
My wife Patty and I are attending the class over Memorial Day and we are looking at land near Pagosa Springs in the Lower Blanca River Valley. Have you started to build yet? Where is your land situated?