Volume 3.2 on April 1,2005

In This Issue:

	Ask Log Man: Is it necessary to build . . .
	FYI:
	Log Home Buyer Workshops at the Lake April 9th
	Face to Face at Shows

Ask Log Man: Is it necessary to build log homes on a specific kind of foundation?

Log Man sez: This is a rather common question. Log homes are similar to other homes with regard to the foundation. They can be built on crawl spaces, slabs, piers, cinder blocks and poured walls. Unless the terrain suggests otherwise, log homes are commonly built on foundations where walk out basements are featured. Poured walls and pre-cast walls seem to be superior to block foundations in that there is less labor-intensive and get the same result . . . and they are usually very water tight - no leaks or fewer leaks. This option, of course, varies from one geographic area to another.

Incidentally, when reviewing the choice of a slab, crawl space or full basement, consider that there is very little cost difference between a crawl space and a full basement. However, a full basement with nine or 10 foot walls provides a large amount of usable space, now and for future use considerations. If nothing else, a full basement provides a good place for the HVAC unit, hot water heater, pipes, wires and storage. Of course, when planning for a full basement, be sure to determine where the basement steps are to be located.

FYI:

A very short history of log homes in the USA
http://www.reedfarmstead.com/html/log.htm

Honest Abe's Log Home in Illinois
http://www.picturehistory.com/find/p/9487/mcms.html

FREE

Log Home Buyer Workshops at The Lake
by Jack Hutslar of LogHomesByJack.com

Our first FREE Log Home Buyer Workshop will be conducted by LogHomesByJack.com Saturday April 9, 2005, 10:00 to 11:30 am at Dairy Queen on Route 616 in Moneta. Seating is limited to 25. Pre-registration is required. Contact Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916 or Jack@naysi.com.

Topics are designed to help buyers sort through the details involving the selection, purchase and construction of log and timber frame homes, garages and additions. Handouts provided. Catalogs available. For more information, see the Workshop button at www.LogHomesByJack.com. Workshops by Jack are offered the second Saturday of the month, from April through October.

Jack and Sally Hutslar represent Honest Abe Log Homes www.HonestAbe.com. The SML area sales office for LogHomesByJack.com is located at 16399 BTW Highway on Route 122 across from Bridgewater Plaza at the bridge. Look for our sign - - Log & Timber Frame Homes.

To pre-register, Contact: Jack Hutslar, 800 767-4916, 336 407-2157 [m], Jack@naysi.com

Face to Face
Meet us at the following Shows

	Roanoke Home Show Salem Civic Center Fri - Sat - Sun - April 1-2-3 at Booth 2402 in the Community Room We have a few FREE passes remaining for log home buyers. Contact Jack.
	Smith Mountain Lake Business Expo At Bridgewater Plaza Friday - April 22, 2005

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