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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
about Mountaineer Log Homes

Q.  Where do your logs come from?
A.  Mountaineer Log Homes planes the logs from timber cants that are purchased regionally. Northern white cedar comes from Eastern Canada, Michigan or northeastern United  States.
 
Q.  What wood is used to make the logs and timbers?
A.  Mountaineer Log Homes uses quality northern white cedar, eastern hemlock and eastern white pine to produce the various log styles that are offered.
 
Q.  Do I have to purchase a standard floor plan?
A.  No. We can manufacture your Mountaineer Log Home according to your custom floor plan. Estimates are free.
 
Q.  Are the logs treated?
A.  Northern white cedar and hemlock logs are not treated because they have a natural toxicity to insects and resistance to decay. Eastern white pine logs in our packages will be treated with borate, that is a clear treatment to protect the log against decay and wood digesting insects.
 
 
Q.  Is shipping included in the cost of my log home package?
A.  Shipping of a package is included in the cost of the log home package up to 250 miles.
 
Q.  How will I unload my log home package?
A.  The buyer is responsible for the unloading of the materials. The package will arrive on a flat bed truck. It is best to have a 2500 pound capacity fork lift available to off load the material. Pella will deliver the windows and Pella doors.
 
Q.  Can I assemble the log home myself?
A.  Yes. With basic carpentry skills and hand tools, you can assemble your pre-cut log home package. Logs are labeled and are accompanied by a log lay-up plan. A Mountaineer Log Home Representative will come out to your project to get you started.
 
Q.  How is electrical wiring routed in my Mountaineer Log Home?
A.  The base log has a wiring channel that accommodated the outer wall wiring. Most wiring is done conventionally through the interior partitions.
 
Q.  Is my entire Mountaineer Log Home pre-cut?
A.  The majority of your log home package is precut to length. However, due to differences in building techniques a few components of your Mountaineer Log Home package needs to be measured and cut precisely at your building site.