How To Order Log Cabins

It is the property owner's responsibility to obtain a building permit and any other permits or authorizations needed to build a Log cabin, log home or log chalet.
Once you have received confirmation from your municipality to proceed with your project  you have confirmed that your project satisfies the local zoning regulations, it's time to place an order.

Request a quote on the DIY product you are interested in and include any options.

Once we have ironed out all the details we will provide you with an invoice including taxes and delivery.

There is an initial deposit and the balance is due in installment prior to your kit being delivered.
Accepted method of payments are by cheque or e-transfer.

Before ordering consider the following;

1. Municipal regulations

In your approach, it is very important to ensure that you are aware of municipal or regional regulations that may affect the feasibility or the purpose and form of your project.

Validation procedures with the authorities involved will allow us to provide you with a plan quickly.

The absence of prior consultation may involve costs for reworking plans, components of wooden elements, and significant delays in completion.

2. Land

Type of land
 Flat,
 Gentle slope,
 Steep slope.

Orientation and viewpoint
 North,
 South,
 East,
 West.
 Lake view,
 the mountain,
Other...

3. Foundations

Foundation type
 Slab on ground,
 Conventional,
 Crawl space with clean slab.
 With hot water or electric radiant heating.

Conventional
For a conventional foundation, what use do you intend this for?

Are there any bedrooms in the basement?
If so, in what orientation?

Ground level in relation to the foundation head sought?
Is the slope steep enough to warrant a frost wall?
In this case, for basement rooms, is the use of a patio door (bedroom) or a garage door required?

 

4. Electricity

Origin
 North,
 South,
 East,
 West.
 Aerial,
 Underground.

Panel location
 Ground floor,
 Basement
 Mezzanine,
 Floor.

Plan with power outlet or not?
Position of the Lights
Indicate the position of light fixtures and ceiling fans.

Indicate the position of the kitchen table so that the light fixture is well centered.

5. Plumbing

Sewer and aqueduct
 Private or public sewer,
 Septic tank installation?
 Private or public water supply,
 Need a sump pit with pump?

Sanitary installations and appliances
Are you installing a washing machine, laundry tub, or toilet?
In the basement? On the ground floor? On the mezzanine?

For small cottages, have you considered using a space-saving solution like a stacked washer-dryer or an all-in-one appliance? Evaluate this need, as each option has its pros and cons.

What size water heater is required? For small cottages, could a 20-gallon water heater meet the need and save space?

Do you plan to use a dishwasher?

Is the required sink single or double?

Do you plan to use a shower only or is a bath also required? Can the bath and shower be combined or will they be separate?

 

6. Entrance door and terrace

Front door layout
 North,
 South,
 East,
 West.
Other doors
Where will the other doors be located?

Patio or terrace
How big is the patio?

Adding a fly screen?

 

7. Windows

In the front gable, what type of windows are desired (see our models)?

For the back wall of the mezzanine, if available, what type of windows would you like?

To maximize natural light in the kitchen, you can install a low-height but wider horizontal window. The suggested cabinets would then be 22" instead of 30". The advantage is abundant natural light on the countertops.

 

8. Staircase

Will the staircase leading to the desired mezzanine be open, made of logs or wood?
Or will it be conventionally closed with storage under the stairs?

9. Roof

We suggest an enamelled sheet metal roof although the covering can be shingles.

 

10. Fireplace and heating

Heating type
Are you planning to install a wood stove or fireplace? Or gas appliances?

Air exchanger
Depending on the surface area, an air exchanger may be required.

Where inside do you want to install it?

 

11. Kitchen

In the front gable, what type of windows are desired (see our models)?

For the back wall of the mezzanine, if available, what type of windows would you like?

To maximize natural light in the kitchen, you can install a low-height but wider horizontal window. The suggested cabinets would then be 22" instead of 30". The advantage is abundant natural light on the countertops.

 

12. Installation

Are you planning to carry out the assembly:

 Yourself,
 With the help of a certified contractor,