The shell of your house from Ward Cedar Log Homes is complete, and now it’s time to make it a home by filling it with the finishes and features that show off your signature style and create a welcoming atmosphere

With your home’s framing finished, your build is really beginning to take shape. Once upon a time, back in those log-cabin-in-the-woods days, your home would be complete. But there are still some essential steps that are needed to bring your home firmly into the world of modern comforts — namely, the installation of your home’s mechanical systems.

This important phase of construction is referred to as the rough-in stage and involves three key systems: HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Here are some key points to keep in mind through this stage of construction:

You’ve got big plans for building your dream home, whether it be a log cabin, timber home or hybrid, but where do you begin and what can you expect along the way? Follow along with our step-by-step guide, detailing every aspect of the new home construction process, from prepping your property to move-in day.

The wood interiors of a log or timber home offers endless appeal. Often, their beauty is paralleled only by the scenery surrounding them. Feeling immersed in nature while still being surrounded by the comforts of home is what log home living is all about, and that’s why Ward Cedar Log Homes offer plenty of plans that make indoor-outdoor living effortless.

Check out these three plans with great indoor-outdoor connections, from generous porches and covered decks to second-story balconies:
 

If living in a log or timber home is your desired destination, there are two potential paths to get there: You can buy a pre-existing log home or you can build new. While buying an older log cabin comes with a perk or two (namely, you can move in sooner rather than later), when you line up the pros and cons, building a brand-new log, timber, or hybrid home with Ward Cedar Log Homes beats buying a pre-existing home every time, if we do say so ourselves.

But don’t just take our word for it. Check out three stand-out differences between buying new vs. old.