ᐅ Log Cabin Construction: Solid Timber vs. Frame Building – Experiences?
Created on: 4 Feb 2019 21:58
L
Lucrezia
A year ago, it was clear: log house, nothing else (we had an experienced company, but unfortunately no general contractor). Since we got in touch with a general contractor specializing in timber frame construction who convinced us, I have been going around in circles. Since I have already received many helpful ideas and tips in this forum, I would like to invite you to share your thoughts on this. I’ll start with the advantages and disadvantages we have noticed:
Log house:
+ Only untreated wood, so "minimalist" and with very low chemical exposure
+ Short waiting and construction time
- Trades must be contracted separately (we would not take on any work ourselves, except possibly flooring)
- Prices can fluctuate more significantly
- Warranty is "only" 15 years on structural components (5 years on the rest)
Timber frame construction:
+ General contractor, so "worry-free"
+ Accurate price quote (fixed price)
+ 30-year warranty on structural components – waiting and construction time somewhat longer
-/+ Wood only in the “frame”; (eco-friendly) materials can be freely chosen
Log house:
+ Only untreated wood, so "minimalist" and with very low chemical exposure
+ Short waiting and construction time
- Trades must be contracted separately (we would not take on any work ourselves, except possibly flooring)
- Prices can fluctuate more significantly
- Warranty is "only" 15 years on structural components (5 years on the rest)
Timber frame construction:
+ General contractor, so "worry-free"
+ Accurate price quote (fixed price)
+ 30-year warranty on structural components – waiting and construction time somewhat longer
-/+ Wood only in the “frame”; (eco-friendly) materials can be freely chosen
Hello Johann_s,
we have been living for over two years in a house built by the same manufacturer as the colleagues from Rast and Ruh. Take a look at holzplus.com
Our house is the one in Plein.
The production takes place in Austria through Binderholz. The exterior walls are 24cm (9.5 inches) thick. The outside is untreated larch. The roof consists of cross-laminated timber panels with thicknesses of 22cm (8.7 inches) and 26cm (10.2 inches). There is no underfloor heating. The interior is spruce with visible quality.
If you want more information, feel free to contact me by private message.
Best regards,
Carsten
we have been living for over two years in a house built by the same manufacturer as the colleagues from Rast and Ruh. Take a look at holzplus.com
Our house is the one in Plein.
The production takes place in Austria through Binderholz. The exterior walls are 24cm (9.5 inches) thick. The outside is untreated larch. The roof consists of cross-laminated timber panels with thicknesses of 22cm (8.7 inches) and 26cm (10.2 inches). There is no underfloor heating. The interior is spruce with visible quality.
If you want more information, feel free to contact me by private message.
Best regards,
Carsten