As you plan for the purchase and assembly of a log structure, establish a project plan and budget by using the list of considerations below as a guide:
Is the building site or loading area accessible to semi trailers?
Do you have a fork lift or other means to unload the kit(s)?
What type of foundation will be used?
Cinder Block - Cabin skids rest on minimum 4"x4" cinder blocks Pier - 6" x 6" piers anchored into the ground offered by Conestoga (pdf) Poured/Block Basement - Used when a full basement or crawl space is desired Concrete Pad - Cabin skids rest on the concrete pad
Who will you have contract the foundation? Conestoga does not contract foundation work. See more...
Who will assemble the structure(s)? (Conestoga construction teams are available) See more...
Who will stain the structure(s)? (Typically a Conestoga construction team contract does not include the labor to apply stains and protectants to the structure(s).
What kind of heating system will you use - wood stove, coal stove, electric heat, oil hot water, oil forced air, gas?
Do you have an electrical power supply to the site?
For structures with plumbing, what type of septic system will be used?
