American wooden house - With which company to build?

2013-10-28 15:47:21

Hello,

we would like to build an American wooden house. I am currently searching the internet for providers and have come across two companies. Has anyone here had experience with companies and can possibly help us?

I am torn regarding the companies and would therefore like to hear personal opinions from people who have already been in contact with companies or even better, have already built a house.

Feel free to contact me by email, I have left my address here, so you can write to me.

Thank you very much and best regards

Victoria

2013-10-28 19:45:57

Hello Victoria,

I don't have much experience with wooden houses, as I have only dealt with this topic marginally. Nevertheless, here is a tip for you:

Before you dive headfirst into your American wooden house project and fall in love, make sure to first check with the building authority whether you can get approval.

This for two reasons:
1. There are building areas where certain wooden houses (e.g., in log cabin style) are not desired. To what extent this also applies to other types of wooden houses, I cannot say.
2. It is possible that certain wooden houses cannot meet current insulation regulations. This note is based on a conversation my colleague (wood house enthusiast) once had – whether this is true, I cannot say.

Clarify these points beforehand for safety regarding the desired house, so you don't put endless effort into the planning and then get disappointed.

Thanks for the tips, we have already spoken with the building authority. A wooden house is not a problem. Regarding the insulation regulations, I have to inquire further, but I thought that companies specializing in American wooden houses are familiar with this and plan and build accordingly so that it complies with the regulations.

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