Introduce yourself

**Fireman Joe** · 03-06-2013, 04:00 PM

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

**localfiend** · 03-06-2013, 04:46 PM

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.

**David Harrison** · 03-06-2013, 05:41 PM

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!

**edkemper** · 03-06-2013, 09:18 PM

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.

**localfiend** · 03-06-2013, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by David Harrison

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.

Go here:

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.

**glennrhughes** · 03-12-2013, 06:07 AM

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

**panderson03** · 03-12-2013, 08:00 AM

welcome aboard Glenn and Nancy. my aunt has a place in Colorado springs. lovely weather over there!!

**Shawn G** · 03-12-2013, 10:16 PM

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.

**panderson03** · 03-13-2013, 09:57 AM

welcome Shawn. you sure do have your work cut out for you. look for posts from Fireman9. he's got an ambitious timeframe too!

**loghousenut** · 03-13-2013, 01:30 PM

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.

**BoFuller** · 03-13-2013, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by loghousenut

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.

Well, there would still be cousin Tom.

**loghousenut** · 03-13-2013, 09:33 PM

Yup.... Tom is dependable in that respect.

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**histriumph** · 03-16-2013, 03:17 PM

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.

**LogHomeFeverDan** · 03-16-2013, 05:43 PM

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.

**histriumph** · 03-17-2013, 09:38 AM

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

**LogHomeFeverDan** · 03-17-2013, 11:48 AM

You got that right, whodda thunk dirt would be this valuable. Keep looking the dirt for you will appear! Welcome to the addiction!

**blane** · 03-21-2013, 01:59 PM

Come and pay me a visit just up the road in Haywood county after you get the to class.

Originally Posted by histriumph

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

**Jordan** · 03-26-2013, 05:15 AM

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.

**loghousenut** · 03-26-2013, 08:38 AM

Delve a little deeper into this forum, Jordan. You'll see that we offer a different way to "put the package together".

**trampster** · 03-26-2013, 01:39 PM

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?

**Blondie** · 03-26-2013, 01:49 PM

Welcome Jordan,

LHBA really doesn't accept logs from distributors. We prefer to obtain our logs from individual loggers. We use plain, unmilled, peeled logs. We can even use green logs. No, we are not concerned about shrinkage......yup it is true. You have indicated that you are a contractor......wallllll building a butt and pass log home is very different from stick building.

Blondie

**LogSmackin** · 04-10-2013, 09:34 PM

Hello, greetings from Georgia!

My name is Tom, I stumbled across LHBA last week and I am very excited to get myself to a class ASAP. Unfortunately I cant make the next class so hopefully I will be able to this Fall. I have always wanted a loghome and now after reading endlessly through the rookie forum I am ready start the journey to make this a reality. Well, just wanted to say hello. I will continue to creep in the shadows for now......

**loghousenut** · 04-10-2013, 09:53 PM

Mr. Smackin,

Welcome. You are starting at the exact point that the rest of us started at.... You wanna build your own log home with your own hands. It'll happen. Just a matter of time and commitment. Keep lurking and take the class as soon as you're able. We'll try to keep you inspired.

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**AkChas** · 04-10-2013, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by Jordan

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.

Hi Jordan - You came to the right place, if you want to do a quality log home at minimal cost (or not so minimal if you choose -- but certainly do-able very inexpensively). The key to realizing this however, will be doing things "smart", thinking outside of most peoples' "norms", etc.
I'm also in Md (well, when I'm not somewhere else on the planet -- which sounds logical, but it happens that I'm often away). If you want to save a TON of money and realize your dream of building your own log home -- without a mortgage.......Spend $800 and TAKE The LHBA CLASS. It will save you 20x that much, if you were not to take the class. It truly was the BEST investment I made in Myself, since college!
We get our logs from ANY source from whom we can get the right ones, at the right price, in good condition and to the property/build site of our choice. So there really is no One Answer to your question. In The Class, you will learn ALL KINDS of things (including where to possibly find cheap logs), that will save you lots of time, money and heart-ache.
Keep poking around here. Read tons of posts that you have access to. Then RUN (don't walk), to the next available class that you can get in to (there's only 3 or so per year, by the way -- Oh! And they fill up REAL Fast).

Cheers Jordan -- Enjoy the ride

**talkstosquirrels** · 04-15-2013, 02:45 PM

Hello,

My name is Patrick. Hoping to book the May class. Loggin in North GA. Just posted my first post surrounding indigenous pine ad what my options are.

Thanks for the platform!

**rckclmbr428** · 04-15-2013, 03:43 PM

Welcome talks to squirrels, i eat squirrels!

**loghousenut** · 04-15-2013, 05:21 PM

If we are now inviting in folks who are named for animals that Rcklmbr has eaten I suppose we'll be hearing from talkstopossums and talkstoroadkill....

Sorry Ronnie,I couldn't let that one slip past without swinging at it....

Welcome aboard talktosquirrels!

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