Oakbrook Model Log Home for your consideration

Oakbrook Model Log Home

1590sf . GR . 3BR . Loft . Porches

This log cabin is for your consideration when it comes time to begin planning for your next residential dwelling.

This traditional log home model, as designed, has a great room [LR DR Ki] on one side and two bedrooms on the other side. The second floor offers a master bedroom and loft that looks down on the great room. The basic plan has a full front porch and a smaller back porch off the kitchen-dining area. 

We Offer Options

Back porch - screened in or an open deck?

Conventional or heavy timber roof system?
More windows on the GR gable end?

Premium or clad window upgrade?

Basement or crawl space are options?

Add a one or two car garage?

With an open or closed breezeway?

Prefer smaller and less expensive 6x8 D logs?

Or 8x8 or 6x12 logs? Chinked logs?

Larger, more expensive 8x12 Logs? 10" round logs?

Oakbrook Model Log Home

Oakbrook loft

See the Photo Gallery [file 87]

More photos of the Oakbrook model

The material package "estimate" including basement windows and doors is ... $79,190. Add in the shipping estimate based on zip code, sales tax and a dry-in construction estimate and the cost comes to around $127,711.

The option to upgrade to larger 8x8 or 6x12 logs and premium windows will increase the material package costs by approximately $19,000 to around $147,000.

The total turnkey "cost estimate" could be under $400,000 depending on your tastes. This estimate includes site prep, permits, foundation, HVAC, plumbing, appliance allotment and rough construction driveway.

This will give you some idea what your new log cabin will cost when decision making comes around. Please note also that this cabin should appreciate in value over time ... under normal economic conditions.

More details at “News from Jack” on my web site at LogHomesByJack.com.

Let me know when I can assist you. 

Thanks ... jack Hutslar

Owner/dealer for Honest Abe Log & Timber Frame Homes

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Log Raisings at Honest Abe Log Homes in 2016

Log Raisings

See the Honest Abe experience and how log homes are constructed.

2016 Seminar Schedule for
Honest Abe Log Homes HQ
Moss, Tennessee

January 23, 2016
April 30, 2016
July 16, 2016
September 17, 2016

See a 2016 Log Raising at Honest Abe Log Homes. Generally, there are 5 to 7 Log Raisings offered every year.

This is an indoor event in the Honest Abe Activity Building. Seating is limited to around 150 people. 

Time: 8am-9am to around 2pm when all is said and done.

Includes: meet & greet, log raising, Q&A, light lunch, plant tour.

Location: Moss, Tennessee
Northwest from Knoxville near the KY border.

±120 miles from Knoxville
90 miles from Nashville
450 miles from Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia
450 miles from Greensboro NC

See model homes on the way to Moss at Crossville TN*, Cookville TN, Swan Ridge Log Home Development and at the Honest Abe headquarters building and sales model. 

* A new sales model is under construction at Crossville TN. It is the first of three Crossville exists going west from Virginia and North Carolina. A June 7th event is planned. Details forthcoming.

Spend a night or two at Swan Ridge. Call for reservations and directions at Mitchell Creek Marina. 931 823-6666.

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** Call me if you plan to attend any of these events and I will meet you there. Jack at 800 767-4916.

Plan B. Call Jack. Set up a time to meet at his Showroom in Forest, Virginia on Rt 221.

Plan C. Call Jack. Exchange your Details by email = Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

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Small cabin get-a-way for your consideration

Your get-a-way

Need a place to ...

Hide out from the world

Relax

Fish & Hunt

Take the kids

I am posting this for those of you who are interested in small cabins. I will share this [tiny?] 22x28 get-a-way cabin with you. We finished it about two years ago in Virginia. The owner built it on his property as a Man Cave, a short walk from their home. I would be glad to share my photos of it with you.

I worked up an estimate for a cabin like this for a client a short time ago. This cabin has a great room on the right . Bedroom and bathroom on the left . Large screened in back porch . Full basement.

The material package "estimate" for this small 22 x 28 cabin is .... $34,000. Add in a shipping estimate, sales tax and dry-in construction and this figure comes to around $53,000.

To receive a PDF copy of this material package, send an email to Jack@LogHomesByJack.com.

Pricing for this cabin is slightly different from the version shown in the accompanying photos.

The photos shown …

- has a dormer over the front door [not provided in this estimate],

- a heavy timber exposed beam roof system [more economical trusses used in this estimate],

- a 12' back screened in porch [a smaller deck is used in this estimate], and

- a finished basement [not in this estimate]. The dry-in labor costs are estimated.

This will give you some Food for Thought for your little "get-a-way" when the time is right. It should be noted that this could appreciate in value ... under normal economic conditions.

Basic model described above. 

Material package is $34,000. Package plus shipping, sales tax and dry-in construction is around $52,000. Finishing materials and labor not included. Estimated total cost is under $100,000 for a memorable and solid get-a-way.

More Luxurious Heavy timber options shown in the photos

Material package is $44,000. Package plus shipping, sales tax and dry-in construction is around $70,000. Finishing materials and labor not included. Estimated total cost is around $100,000 depending on your finishing tastes for an unforgetable and solid get-a-way.

Let me know what you think. Thanks ... jack

LogHomesByJack.com . Graves Mill Shopping Center . 18013 Forest Rd, Ste E06 . Forest, VA 24551 . www.LogHomesByJack.com . 800 767-4916 . Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

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What is the turnkey cost for a log home?

Turnkey Cost Estimating 

I can only get in trouble with builders by putting the cost answer you are seeking, in writing, but I am still smiling as I write this. 

Caution: These estimates ARE estimates that do not apply in all areas

Precise turnkey costs to build a log or timber frame home are not easy to nail down without floor plans. However, many log home and timber frame home companies will not produce floor plans for you to use for estimating purposes without first having you place a deposit on the material package.

• There are a number of items that go into the material package for a log home.
• Then, there are the costs of the materials NOT in the package.
• Finally, there are the construction costs.

Actually, there are a few "Other Considerations" that go into the total home cost before it is completely finished. These costs generally do not have anything to do with the cost of the material package. They include:

• permits,
• erosion plans,
• rough construction driveway,
• site preparation, 
• foundation, 
• well and septic system,

• then there are special requests like
- unique floor coverings
- a massive tree trunk in great room
- spiral staircase
- chef's kitchen
- antler chandeliers
- overhanging balconies
- large outdoor porch areas

• finished landscaping,
• lighting and security systems,
• trees and shrubs, and the 
• finished driveway. For steep lots, sub-basements and retaining walls are added considerations.

Here is an example of Turnkey Cost Estimating using the Darlington model cape cod by Honest Abe Log Homes.

Darlington, a cape cod without garage. 1892 sf

Material package cost is $91,412 using the existing 2016 standard price figures
= This comes out to $36.61 per square foot, not counting a garage **
= You may select package options that can change this figure. **

Options include: **

• Style of log. Not all logs have the same retail value. Our chinked 10 x12 log system, 8x12 log and 10 to 11 inch round logs are more expensive than are our 8x8 and 6x12 logs. Our 6x8 D logs are the least expensive.

We offer other options that can influence material package pricing:

• 3 or 4 subfloor option
• a variety of exterior doors
• 4 window style options
• 5 roof system options
• options for added T & G wood for interior walls
• basement, walkout basement, crawl space, slab
• garages, breezeways and carports.

To the figures above, add:

• Your Land
• site prep, foundation, well, septic, driveway
• applicable state sales tax and shipping
• finishing materials NOT in the material package
• permits and construction fees

A total turnkey price estimate may range anywhere from $125 - $150 - $175 per square foot and even higher. This too depends on where you build and the contractor. Contractors have their own set of financial needs. So, not every contractor builds for the same home for the same price in the same area. Similarly, it can vary from area to area and state to state as to what the going rate is for log home construction.

In 2004 dollars, our 3,500 sf log home with a loft and finished basement came in at $105.00/sf. That was then. This is now.

The bottom line is ... your final turnkey price will depend on your tastes and how you wish to finish the interior of your home. In fact, your tastes and requirements can double the estimated turnkey costs. That is extreme but it can happen. Some of those cost factors are:

• Stone on foundation
• Drywall or log siding interior
• Porch and Deck size

• Type of Fixtures
• Flooring - carpet, wood, tile, linoleum
• Sinks

• Tubs and jacuzzi
• Counter tops
• Cabinets

• Fireplaces
• Basement finished or unfinished
• Patios and other stone work

• Garage
• Garage with room over
• Breezeway and/or carport

Give us a call when you come to Smith Mountain Lake. You are invited to come to our Showroom and our home. Kick the tires. Ask questions. See what we have to offer.

So now, where are we on costs?

For a quick "estimate" you can multiply your square footage "needs" or "wants" times $120.00/sf, $135/sf, $150/sf, $175/sf and even $200/sf.

$120/sf x 2000 sf = $240,000
$135/sf x 2000 sf = $270,000
$150/sf x 2000 sf = $300,000
$175/sf x 2000 sf = $350,000
$200/sf x 2000 sf = $400,000

This will provide you with some basic turnkey cost estimates for budget purposes. If these turnkey cost estimates send you into shock, then rethink your needs, plans, size, style, etc.

Two cautions:

1. Be aware of what you are getting [i.e., buying] in your material package. What is in it and what is NOT in it. Get it in writing like we provide.

2. Be very aware of what your contractor is providing for you before you sign any contracts. Ask them to spell it out in detail. Get them to put it in writing as we do. 

You do not want to hear: "Oh, we did not include this or we did not include that." Still, be aware that there may be some "unknowns" that can come up during construction, not to mention changes** that you might like to make during construction.

**Change orders are not FREE. It will cost you time and materials to move walls, add closets, enlarge decks, et cetera. A change order is a contract with your builder within your contract. Please do not expect changes to be FREE. It does not work that way.

For more information, contact Jack to set up an appointment. We can work on a floor plan that you like and a home style that is appealing to you. Once we do that, we can crunch the numbers to see if what you want is in your budget range.

Our Showroom is open Tu-Wed-Th-Fri-Sat from 11:00 to 5:00 pm during the year. Christmas season hours vary. We are always available By Appointment.

Jack Hutslar is an authorized dealer for Honest Abe Log Homes, Sansin Enviro Stains and Eagle Panel Systems.

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Prepared by
Jack Hutslar, owner
www.LogHomesByJack.com

800 767-4916
Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

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We Offer Options

LogHomesByJack.com ...

We Offer Options

Log & Timber Frame Homes

Loads of Floor Plans

Use our plans
Use your plans

Modify other plans to your tastes

Eastern White Pine Logs and others

Many Log Styles

Roof systems = five

Windows systems = four

On Basements  Crawl Spaces  Slabs

Add:
Rooms. Porches. Decks.
Garages. Breezeways. FROGs.
Finished Walk Out Basements.

70 Stain Color Options
Exterior. Interior. Decks. Cement.

Madison Model Shown

 Construction in Progress

  Five different roof systems

Heavy Timber Shown Above

Matching log siding is applied to the gable ends and garages. Why log siding? Siding is less expensive than logs. It looks like logs and saves you money. Still, we can use logs if you wish. They just cost more than siding. 

See "News from Jack" at www.LogHomesByJack.com. 

For more information about log & timber frame homes, contact:
Jack@LogHomesByJack.com at 
800 767-4916

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