Are log homes more expensive than framed homes?
Not necessarily. Design and exterior finishes of comparable homes can affect the cost. Some floor plans are not designed to be log homes because of numerous corners and complexity of the roof system. The main cost difference for a log home is from the vaulted ceilings and log perlins. The labor involved to fit the components together compared to a truss roof on a framed home can be greater. You can choose a roof design to fit your budget. Log walls are finished on the outside and inside of a home and do not require the labor and lumber of interior framing, insulation, drywall, and a siding or stone masonry on the exterior, and can actually cost less per square foot than a framed walls on a home with a natural stone exterior finish. Your choice of log diameter will affect the price of your log home. A 8-10″ diameter log home can be extremely competitive with a traditional stick frame constructed home.
