- Can
my Jim Barna log home be customized to my needs?
- Do
I save any money by going with one of the standard models?
- Will
Jim Barna construct my log home for me?
- How
much will my Jim Barna log home cost to finish, and how will it compare
to conventional construction?
- How
energy efficient will my Jim Barna log home be?
- Will
I be able to obtain financing for my Jim Barna log home?
- Can
my Jim Barna log home be added on to in the future?
- How
long has Barna Log Homes been in business, and how stable is the
company?
- Will
my log home be maintenance free?
- Are
my logs treated before delivery?
- Do
my Jim Barna logs carry a warranty?
- Will
my logs shrink and crack?
- What
building system does Barna Log Homes recommend?
- Who
do I contact for more information?
- Yes!
In fact, every Jim Barna log home is a custom home, and even though
we have many standard models that might meet your needs as they are,
our full-service design and engineering department gives us complete
flexibility in helping you design a home that ideally fits your lifestyle
and is uniquely you.
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- Not
really. The pricing for the standard models simply reflects the cost
of the materials used in those models. The only cost you'll save is
in the blueprints; When you consider the cost of the entire house, though,
it is probably worth spending the few extra hundred dollars on the blueprints
to get exactly the home you want.
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- Jim
Barna has, as an option, independent, self-employed referral crews that
work under the supervision of Log Home Builders that can erect your
home to the dry-in stage (under roof with windows and doors installed).
These crews tend to be quite economical (they charge Tennessee labor
rates), and they are experienced in building with the Jim Barna settling
system. Or, if you'd prefer, Log Home Builders will provide technical
assistance to you or your builder in the construction of your home.
Also, through our nationwide distributor organization, we have a list
of local builders familiar with our homes that we can make available
to you. Contact your Jim Barna representative for more details.
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- The
finished cost of your home will depend on several factors--your location,
choice of finish materials, how much of the work you do yourself, etc.
But, in every case, your total investment should be about the same as
a conventional home built to the same exact standards and with similar
construction methods. Your log home will probably cost more than tract
housing, but it should cost about the same as other custom construction.
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- Wood
is one of nature's best insulators. Test after test has established
that solid log walls are among the most efficient wall systems in use
today, and Jim Barna's log systems are designed for tightness and lasting
integrity. If you follow through with adequate roof and floor insulation
(where needed), use high quality windows and doors, and make sure that
all joints and openings are well sealed, your Jim Barna log home will
use remarkably little energy to stay comfortable all year long.
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- In
most areas, you will have no problem at all getting mortgage or construction
financing from your local lenders. However, in some areas where log
homes are not that common and lenders are not as familiar with them,
the lenders may have questions or hesitations. These can usually be
answered quickly and easily by examining the fast growth of the log
home industry nationwide and credentials of Barna Log Homes as
a company. According to a survey conducted by the National Association
of Home Builders, log homes, on the average, are worth more than the
average conventional home, and they appreciate in value faster and so
are an excellent investment for mortgage lenders. Although it is usually
more comfortable for you to obtain your financing locally, Jim Barna
can help arrange mortgage financing through a number of nationwide lenders
that work with us, and at very competitive rates! Contact your local
Jim Barna representative for more information. A word of caution: many
lenders hesitate to make construction loans to individuals building
their own homes, insisting that a general contractor be employed. This
is for any type of construction, not simply log homes.
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- Yes,
it can! Whether you choose a full round log, our D-log or the hewn square
log, we can match our logs with identical new ones for an addition that
will look like part of the original home. We can also help with the
design and construction of the addition when you're ready.
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- We
began manufacturing our log homes in 1975 and were incorporated in 1976
under the name Barna and Danner Co. Since then, we've grown to become
one of the largest privately held companies in the industry, with over
5000 homes having been shipped all over the United States, as well as
to many overseas markets. Our control of raw materials, commitment to
quality and service, and network of professional distributors will continue
to insure our financial stability, while our commitment to technical
innovation and pursuit of excellence will guarantee our consistent growth
in the years to come.
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- Contrary
to popular belief, a log home is not entirely maintenance free. A log
home generally requires much less maintenance than a conventional house.
The secret to maintaining the beauty of your logs is to keep them dry.
Treat your logs as soon as possible after construction with your choice
of preservative and stain. Barna Log Homes includes preservative
for this first treatment as part of our Option 1 package. Retreating
may be necessary every one to three years thereafter, depending upon
the preservative used and the degree of weathering. For additional information,
contact your local Jim Barna distributor or a local stain/preservative
retailer for choice of finishes available and his or her recommendations
for a simple maintenance program for your log home.
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- We
initially apply a surface treatment as is standard within the log industry.
The intent of this surface treatment is to help delay the buildup of
molds and mildew during the construction process until a more permanent
weather preservative can be applied by the customer. We are also capable
of pressure-treating your logs, with a CCA treatment, which can give
a more lasting preserving action and, unlike the surface treatment,
does provide protection against insects.
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- All
log systems manufactured by Barna Log Homes carry a limited lifetime
warranty on the log elements.
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- A
natural characteristic of log timbers is that some checking (cracking),
twisting and shrinking will occur. The possibility exists that the use
of caulking may be necessitated after the passage of time. If these
conditions do occur, they are not considered defects.
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- There
are many different ways to build a log home. In our experience, the
varied construction methods can be classified in two general categories:
Category 1 is referred to as the rigid system, where each layer of log
is attached to another, either with a spike or lag bolt, without predrilling
either. Although there is little settling of the log wall, considerable
gaps can occur between each layer of log. Category 2 is the settling
system. The entire structure must be taken into consideration in this
system because considerable settling of the log walls will occur. Careful
planning is an absolute necessity. Generally speaking, Barna Log Homes predrills the logs for lag bolts or through bolts, and floor
and roof systems are constructed on adjustable-type jacks so that the
entire structure can settle evenly. Even though our company recognizes
the advantages and disadvantages of both construction methods, JBLS
has chosen to adopt the settling system as our standard construction
method.
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- We
welcome the opportunity to be of service to you and would like to answer
any further questions you may have concerning your building plans or
our products and company. Please let us help you by sending us a via
e-mail or calling (800)900-LOGS
to speak with a Building Consultant. You may also fill out the form
below and we will contact you as quickly as possible
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