Lucrezia
2019-02-04 21:58:32
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A year ago it was clear: log house, nothing else (we have an experienced company, unfortunately no general contractor). Since we had contact with a very convincing general contractor for timber frame construction, I have been going around in circles. Since I have already received many enriching ideas and tips in this forum, I would like to invite you to share your thoughts on this. I will start with the advantages and disadvantages we have noticed:
Log house:
+ Only untreated wood, so "puristic" and minimal chemical exposure
+ Short waiting and construction time
- Trades to be contracted independently (we would not take on any work except possibly laying the floor)
- Prices can fluctuate more strongly
- Warranty "only" 15 years on load-bearing parts (5 on the rest)
Timber frame construction:
+ General contractor, so "worry-free"
+ With precise price indication (fixed price)
+ Warranty 30 years on load-bearing parts - waiting and construction time somewhat longer
-/+ Wood only in the "skeleton"; (eco) materials can be freely chosen
Log house:
+ Only untreated wood, so "puristic" and minimal chemical exposure
+ Short waiting and construction time
- Trades to be contracted independently (we would not take on any work except possibly laying the floor)
- Prices can fluctuate more strongly
- Warranty "only" 15 years on load-bearing parts (5 on the rest)
Timber frame construction:
+ General contractor, so "worry-free"
+ With precise price indication (fixed price)
+ Warranty 30 years on load-bearing parts - waiting and construction time somewhat longer
-/+ Wood only in the "skeleton"; (eco) materials can be freely chosen