Frequently Asked Questions
Wolfe Construction, Inc.
La Crosse, Wisconsin
What is the difference between a log sided and full log home?
In a full log home, once assembled, the interior perimeter walls are in place. A log sided home the homeowner can choose the type of wall he wants for the interior (half logs, dry wall, car siding, etc.)
The insulation of a log sided home is approximately twice that of a full log home.
The cost difference between the two types is minimal depending on the interior finish of a log sided home.
What will a log home cost to build?This is by far the most frequently asked question by prospective log home buyers. There is no easy answer. However, we can give you some rough figures to help you estimate your budget. The cost to build a log home in the U.S. starts at $120 per square foot turnkey. The sqare footage you need to be concerned with is the actual living area on the main and second floors if applicable. Basement space and garage area are not included in this estimation. To take the basement and garage square footage into account, add $35 - $55 approximately to arrive at a total. These figures can vary according to location.
What does TURNKEY include?
The term TURNKEY means that the home has been constructed to a move-in state. Turnkey cost does NOT include the cost for the land or any site improvements such as installation of utilities, landscaping, septic or well, etc.