Here at Ward Cedar Log Homes, we believe we are in the business of both building quality log homes and educating potential clients about the ins and outs of log home ownership. If you’re interested in building a log or timber home with Ward, you likely have questions. For your convenience, we are sharing the top five questions we get from customers —as well as our answers!

Log homes are woven into the fabric of who we are as Americans. In our youngest years, we grow up hearing stories about Abraham Lincoln’s humble beginnings in a hewed cabin and reading about the simple log home life in Little House on the Prairie. There is a certain nostalgia and charm that comes with log homes. But beyond the pleasant feelings, there are solid reasons for investing in a cabin from Ward Cedar Log Homes. Here are three reasons to consider, centering around finances, family and your health:

If you’re not walking into your new build as a cash buyer, you will need to obtain financing for your log home. While some of the lending process is the same as conventional construction, there are a few unique aspects to securing a log home loan that differ from traditional custom-home builds. We are sharing a few frequently asked questions about log home financing, so you can navigate the lending process with confidence and be on your way to enjoying your new Ward log home.

Your home is the place you spend more time than anywhere else — enjoying family, entertaining friends, maybe even working from home, and it should fit your lifestyle as perfectly as possible. Building a log cabin or timber-framed home from Ward Cedar Log Homes means you can create spaces that will do just that.

But building a home doesn’t happen overnight. Rushing through the process may leave you with regret, but starting early and giving yourself time to design it right pays off. Let’s take a look at how you can benefit from beginning the planning process sooner rather than later:

Once you’ve created an air-tight building shell with a Ward log home package, it’s time to zero in on other aspects of your home’s energy usage. Lighting, appliances, and heating and cooling all account for a significant portion of your home’s energy needs. Read on for how to choose the best options for your Ward log home.