The decision to build a log home is a big one. Starting out your build with the right information will prepare you for the process and ensure a successfully and enjoyably completed project. From the get-go, we want to arm you with thorough knowledge of the available options when you choose Ward Cedar Log Homes.  But before you dive into design and floor plans, you’ll need to determine what style of Ward log home you want, which determines how it’s made. We’re here to explain our log home construction options and help you know which is right for you. Let’s dive in:

Here at Ward Cedar Log Homes, we believe we are in the business of both building quality log homes and educating potential clients about the ins and outs of log home ownership. If you’re interested in building a log or timber home with Ward, you likely have questions. For your convenience, we are sharing the top five questions we get from customers —as well as our answers!

Log homes are woven into the fabric of who we are as Americans. In our youngest years, we grow up hearing stories about Abraham Lincoln’s humble beginnings in a hewed cabin and reading about the simple log home life in Little House on the Prairie. There is a certain nostalgia and charm that comes with log homes. But beyond the pleasant feelings, there are solid reasons for investing in a cabin from Ward Cedar Log Homes. Here are three reasons to consider, centering around finances, family and your health:

If you’re not walking into your new build as a cash buyer, you will need to obtain financing for your log home. While some of the lending process is the same as conventional construction, there are a few unique aspects to securing a log home loan that differ from traditional custom-home builds. We are sharing a few frequently asked questions about log home financing, so you can navigate the lending process with confidence and be on your way to enjoying your new Ward log home.

Your home is the place you spend more time than anywhere else — enjoying family, entertaining friends, maybe even working from home, and it should fit your lifestyle as perfectly as possible. Building a log cabin or timber-framed home from Ward Cedar Log Homes means you can create spaces that will do just that.

But building a home doesn’t happen overnight. Rushing through the process may leave you with regret, but starting early and giving yourself time to design it right pays off. Let’s take a look at how you can benefit from beginning the planning process sooner rather than later: