How does the cost of building a log home compare to the cost of building a conventional frame house?
A straightforward log home will usually cost 5 to 50 per cent more. The difference is the higher labour and materials costs for a log home. This estimate is reasonably true across Canada. The cost can fluctuate if you are building in a lightly forested area and have to ship logs to the building site. Frequently, the cost for a log home is higher because of custom features, such as stairways, upper and lower decks, dormers and so on. One way to keep costs down is for the owner to help with construction.
