 Frequently Asked Questions
TOP NOTCH LOG HOMES
Why Top Notch Log Homes?
- We believe we have a truly unique log building team. We use OLD WORLD craftsmen techniques that have been passed down from our forefathers and have been proven for generations.
- Quality control is integrated into the work force with the Peterson brothers, owners of Top Notch Log Homes, working side by side with the rest of the crew.
- The owners, Tim, David, and Brian put our hands to every product
we produce. Owning the company puts our name and reputation on the
line every time a sale and delivery is made. So quality control
is not an issue with Top Notch Log Homes, it is a way of life.
- Your home is constructed in our yards, by our crews and us in a controlled environment. When completed it is disassemble and shipped for reconstruction on your site.
How much does a log home cost?
- An average log package costs $25 to $35 for homes under 600 sq/ft $35 to $45 sq/ft for homes over
600 sq/ft
- Square ft cost will increase with number of corners and the complexity of the structure
- A finished home can run from $175.00 and up per sq ft
- Dry-in packages, (exteriors finished) rough in framing start at $85 sq/ft & up. This allow the homeowner to finish the house inside themselves & save $$$.
Can a log home be financed?
- Yes, there are finance companies that specialize in log home financing
- We can help you find contact financing specialist if needed
Can you finish my log home?
- If you live outside the state of Montana, we can help you find a contractor to finish your house for you
- If you live in Montana, Top Notch Log Homes has teamed up with several general contractors in the Flathead Valley who specialize in Log Home construction.
- We work hand in hand with the contractor to insure proper building techniques are used in finishing your home.
What is your construction method at Top Notch Log Homes?
- We use the same technique used by generations of Scandinavians before us, the full scribe Swedish cope method.
- All logs are hand picked, hand peeled, full length logs with no visible butt splices.
- A V-trough is cut in the horizontal logs, and the corners are saddle notched.
- We use Hidden chamfer method so you see the natural corners of the logs
- We also offer Log Chink style for those who love the chinking look.
How energy efficient are your homes?
- Top Notch Log Homes uses 12' to 24" diameter logs in our log homes. The thermal mass of log make them cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter than conventional frame homes.
Do you do custom design homes?
- Almost every log home Top Notch Log Homes builds is a tailored custom design. From napkin sketch to the final drawings, Top Notch Log Homes is a handcrafted custom log home builder.
- You can furnish the plans or contract us to do it for you (we have a qualified draftsman).
- Click here to view a small sampling of some of the log homes we have built.
- Click here to view some of the log accent homes we have provided.
What does a typical log home package include?
- 10 ft Log wall
- Log loft logs
- Roof logs consists of ridge pole, roof purlins and support posts where needed
- Optional features
- Log trusses
- Additional roof purlins
- Interior log walls
- Log staircases and railings
- Anything you can imagine made from logs, we build it!
How do I get a price estimate from Top Notch Log Homes?
- 1st contact us
- Send us a sketch of floor plan
- We will work with you on the size and design of your house
- We will prepare a preliminary cost for your log shell
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