A U.S. Log & Timber home will cost you less overall to construct than a conventional home of similar size and quality.

One reason why, is that fewer steps are required to build it.   A U.S. Log & Timber home has one-wall construction—when you put up the logs you are putting up the outside wall, the inside wall and the insulation.  Thus, you are eliminating the need for carpenters for framing, installers for insulation, applicators for sheet rock or siding, etc.

You will save on labor and materials when constructing the timber portion of your home as opposed to slowly “stick framing” the corresponding portion of a conventional house.

There are certain items we do not provide, such as plumbing, heating, electricity, etc.  We feel you will be able to obtain these less expensively on a local level where you can "comparison shop" to obtain the lowest prices and where you won't have to absorb shipping charges.

But with labor constituting some 30-50% of the cost of a total completed house these days, extra dollars can be saved by building a precut, USLT home. If you use a contractor, it will help you get control of the process and if you decide to erect the walls yourself USLT will not only walk you through but will have an expert on site to guide the wall assembly process.

We feel that if you do erect this portion, you should be able to save money.  And, even greater savings would result if you have more advanced skills in these areas and can put up the foundation, finish the interior, etc.

Your U.S. Log & Timber home representative is experienced in estimating about what it will cost to finish each particular model in your area.  Regardless of how much or how little you have to spend, your U.S. Log & Timber representative will show you how you can obtain the answers you need for your U.S. Log & Timber home, and how you can save on other purchases.

In a U.S. Log & Timber home, unlike a conventional home, scratches, scuffs and dents are not really noticeable and will not detract from the value of the house.  In fact, U.S. Log & Timber usually have an equal or higher appraisal and hold strong resale value.  Many customers report that appraisals of their houses have placed their value far above conventional frame.

And that's something we say is good for the economy—yours!