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Is it the best quality home? Compare Strongwood to
any other log home manufacturer.
Here are some questions to ask log home dealer or
manufacturer to determine the quality of their materials and building
system.
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QUESTION |
STRONGWOOD |
OTHERS |
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Does the manufacturer use Eastern White Pine logs? |
Yes |
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there settling or shrinkage that must be accounted for in
construction? |
No |
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Does the builder leave spaces over the doors and windows to
allow for settling? |
No |
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| Is
there a tongue and groove as a seal between each log?
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Yes |
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| Is
a foam gasket AND energy seal used between logs? |
Yes |
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| Is
it necessary to caulk between each log on the exterior?
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No |
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Can cabinets be attached directly to walls without slots or
another mechanism? |
Yes |
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Are screws used to fasten logs together instead of spikes? |
Yes |
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Does the manufacturer use through-bolts, screw jacks, exterior
caulk, or springs? |
No |
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Could there be sap oozing from the logs? |
No |
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| Is
there a lifetime warranty? |
Yes |
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Can the home be stained immediately? |
Yes |
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Are insect pests or mold and mildew a concern? |
No |
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| Is
a company representative available onsite for consulting on
every new home? |
Yes |
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At
Strongwood Carolina, we believe that the right answers to these
questions are absolutely critical to high energy efficiency, low
maintenance and and low term enjoyment of your new log home.
We know
that Strongwood manufacturers the best packages in the world --- yes,
Strongwood log homes are shipped to many countries around the world ---
and it does not cost more to have the best.
So,
why do some manufacturers cut corners?
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They do
not have access to Eastern White Pine so they substitute a lesser
quality species because it is easily available to them.
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They
are not able to make the expensive investment in a large dry kiln.
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They
must use screw jacks, springs, rods and extra caulking to account
for settling and shrinkage of their green logs.
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They
must spray or dip their logs in chemicals in order to protect green
logs from pests.
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