Monday, January 5, 2009

Realistic Timeframes for a Custom Log Home Build

About six months from the time the groundbreaking begins to the completion of most custom log homes, is the minimum amount of time required to complete your log home. A construction schedule should have a start time and a finish time of each activity, you should also allow for delays due to weather, conflicts with subcontractors or supplier delays. Bad weather can have an impact on your project and budget. Progress payments are usually due at certain stages of the construction. Long delays could leave the builder short of cash, so it wouldn't be unusual for him to ask for a partial payment. It's important that you work with your builder and know ahead of time what to expect of each other. Delays that are unexpected aren't part of a construction contract. Many people have issues with these extra charges, and feel they should be included in the contract. If this is the case make sure you have discussed this with your builder ahead of time.

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