Questions???

There are many books on the market about log homes, kit homes, prefab homes and package homes. They contain a lot of useful information -- however over the last 75+ some years, we've established a pretty good idea of the most common questions people have when they are considering a log home purchase. Some of these questions and answers are listed below -- but if you have questions which are not answered in this web site, please e-mail us or go to our contact page. You will also find links to our contact information at the bottom of this page.

WHAT KIND OF LOGS DO YOU USE?
Northern white cedar - it grows abundantly in the forests of Maine; according to technical information we have, it is one of the warmest of woods, having a high insulation value - and it is naturally insect and rot resistant. It does not usually need stain or preservative.

CAN WE BUILD IT OURSELVES?
You may if you wish - many customers do. We provide blueprints, construction manual, and specifications sheets. Many of our dealers are also experienced builders and they will work closely with you to see that your building goes up without any problems.

WHAT KIND OF FOUNDATION DO I NEED?
Any conventional foundation - slab, full or daylight basement may be used.

HOW ARE THE LOGS MILLED?
After the logs have been sawn, they are milled on three sides with a half-inch groove in the bottom edge and matching tongue on the top edge..

CAN WE CHANGE THE DESIGN?
Certainly! All of our standard models are easily modified, or you can do as many do, and custom design your own home. If you have a sketch or ideas you want to incorporate, our design team will create a plan just for you. The cost of this service is credited when you purchase your Maine Cedar Log Home.

HOW DO YOU DELIVER?
We generally can deliver within 6-8 weeks from date of order. We schedule the delivery when you are ready for it.

On long deliveries, we use 45 ft. tractor-trailers; it is the customer's responsibility to arrange for unloading; we allow 3-5 hours to unload, and although 5 or 6 people can usually accomplish the job in that time, we recommend a light crane or forklift. Shipping rates are based on the loaded mile and we will gladly quote you estimated rates.

On local deliveries, within a 50-mile radius of our plant, our 16 ft. truck will make several deliveries, as needed. In all cases, the site and roads must be accessible. On local deliveries, no customer assistance is needed in unloading.

WHAT ABOUT PREFABRICATION?
Prefab is fast becoming the preferred way to build, saving many hours of on-site labor. We manufacture walls 4' to 12' long, with doors and windows installed. Gable panels are prefabricated and strict quality control assures you a well-built, quality home. Most of the homes we sell are prefabricated. Through the use of overlapping and splice logs, today's prefabricated log homes look nearly identical to a site built home.

WHERE CAN I SEE ONE OF YOUR HOMES?
We have a display home that we use as our sales office at the factory. We are open year-round, 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday, and 9:00 to 3:00 Saturdays, or by apppintment.

Our new model home is located on the banks of a river across the street at our South Windham location. In addition, a lot of our customers are happy to show their home and many of our Authorized Dealers have display models. Generally, we can provide you with their name and address, and arrange for a time for you to look at their log home.

WHAT OPTIONS DO YOU OFFER?
Our personnel can discuss many options with you - including choice of windows, doors, and other components; you may want to add skylights, or a greenhouse. These and many other options are available.

DOES YOUR COMPANY FINANCE THE HOMES?
We don't finance our log homes, but our personnel or dealers can recommend financial institutions and plans. There are several methods of payment for your log home and attractive discounts are sometimes offered.

WHAT ABOUT A BUILDER?
Our sales people can recommend builders in most areas, who have experience building our log homes. Most of our Authorized Dealers are either builders or can also recommend reputable experienced contractors.

WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

If you have additional questions, please contact our sales staff at 1.800.427.5467 or info@mainecedarloghomes.com.