Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes

12 Advantages Log Homes Have Over Conventional Construction

2010-06-04T12:25:00.002-04:00

We have been saying these very things for 25 Years! See what the Log Home Council had to say about the benefits of building a quality log home...

Beyond a steady stream of visitors seeking to soak up some rustic ambiance and connect with Mother Nature, there are other advantages for owning a log home over more conventional construction. Longtime homeowners say log and timber homes offer rich rewards over the stick and brick homes of their neighbors. The benefits start with the building materials.

1) Trees are Renewable Resource
Since trees are a renewable resource, log homes come with a solid green pedigree. When a home is made from solid logs, you are effectively taking the carbon contained in those logs out of environmental circulation over the entire life of the home. Moreover, some log home producers harvest standing dead timber (done in by pesky insects) or purchase logs from forests certified as sustainable. Some builders are constructing log homes to green building standards as well.

2) Long Lasting
Got a know-it-all in the neighborhood who thinks his brick home is durable? Inform him that log homes still in use in Europe routinely date back more than 800 years. And one log-constructed church in Russia is reportedly more than 1,700 years young.

3) Withstand Mother Nature’s Wrath
The log home industry has countless stories of these homes successfully weathering the worst weather Mother Nature can dish out, including the 2005 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. When Rita’s winds caused a giant oak tree to crash through the roof of Menlo Klingman and his wife Mickey’s 1,700 square foot Satterwhite log home in Eastern Texas, the home’s solid log walls withstood the weight of the toppled tree and prevented more damage “There is no doubt in my mind that this log home saved our lives,” says Mickey.

4) Fit the Land
Since this organic building material comes from nature, the resulting structures blend into the topography like a 10-point buck on opening day. Log homes naturally integrate right into the landscape, rather than being awkwardly imposed on it.

5) Fast Framing
If you choose to use a precut and pre-drilled log system or a handcrafted home, the shell of your home can be framed on site faster than conventional stick framing, which will reduce the likelihood of weather-related damages or mold and mildew issues. With the right crew and building system, it can be weather tight in as little as two weeks—for an average sized home. In conventional construction, your home is exposed to the elements for far longer, which could lead to mold issues within framing of the home, where it can thrive undetected for years.

6) Warmth of Wood
Warm to the touch (as opposed to the always chilly sheetrock), wood has something called “thermal mass,” a natural property in the logs that helps keep inside temperatures of homes comfortable in all seasons. This allows log walls to collect and store energy, then radiate it back into the home.

7) Super Energy Efficient
Provided the home is sealed properly (between the foundation and the first course of logs, between log-to-log connections and where the roof system meets the log wall), you can have a super energy efficient home. Indeed, some builders routinely build log homes to meet the DOE’s “Energy Star” standards. This means it will be 30% more efficient than what building codes call for, saving you serious coin over the life of the home. “Today we can build a log home to be 15 to 20 percent more energy efficient than a conventional home,” says builder Mike Gingras, owner of Seven North Log Homes in New Haven, Vermont, who has designed and built Energy Star-rated log homes for the past 18 years.

8) A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Hanging a picture in a home with drywall is a big ordeal, involving a stud finder, a hammer or drill and bruised fingers—maybe even a bruised ego, since your spouse may tell you to move the picture, requiring patch work. Homeowners report the simplicity of hanging a picture is one the simple joys of living in a log home.

9) Rustic Doesn’t Mean It Isn’t High Tech
While rugged is appealing, roughing it is definitely out. That’s why today’s log homeowners increasingly want a hideaway that’s connected, automated and secure. Many log homeowners are adding backup generators (in case of power outages), security system and a CAT 5 wiring system that can accommodate high speed video, voice and data, as well as a host of new communication technologies on the horizon.

10) The Eyes Have It
If you’re worried about mold, mildew or insect infestation, then a log home offers clear advantages since you’ll be able to see anything untoward, just by taking a stroll around your home and visually inspecting the logs. This quick detection leads to a less costly remedy. In contrast to a conventional home, the sealed wall cavities can be a hidden refuge for mold, mildew and insect infestation, which can cause far more damage before its detected.

11) Superior Craftsmanship
Conventional custom homes can have their fare share of beautiful carpentry, but this is typically limited to trim and millwork. In log homes, examples of fine craftsmanship are at every turn, in the handcrafted staircase with its branch-like spindles and balustrade, in the hand-scribed large timbers overhead in the cathedral ceiling, in the one-of-a-kind light fixtures.

12) Peace & Quiet
Log homes are often quieter than stick built homes, thanks to the same thermal mass that provides energy efficiency and the sound deadening affects of wood walls, according to a white paper produced by the National Association of Home Builders Log Homes Council. “The acoustical benefits of a log wall, therefore, are the reduced transmission provided by its solid mass and the sound deflection provided by the profile of the log (the angle, shape, and texture of the log surface),” the paper concludes.

Article courtesy of Log Homes Council

Log Homes Waste Not

2010-03-25T11:20:00.002-04:00

With every new construction of a building you have the environmental factor of waste to consider. In years past contractors have dumped excess materials into local landfills and companies have made no attempt to be eco-conscious during the manufacturing process. The times have changed and companies like Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes are making the environment a priority.

During the milling process, we make sure that we use each part of the tree as best we can. The production of a log package emits little to no toxins in the air as compared to the manufacturing processes of concrete, brick and conventional homes using pressure treated lumber. Trying to keep the carbon footprint as low as possible, the excess cedar is chipped into mulch and used for landscaping and even fueling machines.

Once the construction process has started, our builders work to minimize waste by perfecting cuts and managing time and materials properly. We can put you in touch with local wood-working artisans, kitchen cabinet makers as well as construction recycling programs in the area to make the most of the materials you may have remaining.

After 25 years in the log home industry we have learned what works best and alongside our builders and subcontractors are committed to creating your perfect log home experience.

Keep checking out our blog to learn about the newest innovations in eco-friendly building as we look forward to the days of hybrid tractor trailers and environmentally friendly shipping.

Factory Direct Log Home Clearance Sale

2010-02-23T03:37:00.002-05:00

DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO THIS OFFER, MOUNTAIN CREATIONS ONLY HAS 2 PACKAGES REMAINING AT FACTORY DIRECT PRICING . WE WILL BE ADDING AN ADDITIONAL DISOUNTED PACKAGEDURING MARCH . PLEASE CALL OUR CORPORATE OFFICES AT 800.661.5647 FOR MORE INFORMATION. BE THE FIRST TO RESERVE THE ADDITIONAL PACKAGE.

Mountain Creations Log Homes is pleased to present select log home packages at Factory Direct pricing. For a limted time, Mountain Creations has choosen 6 of our most popular log home design, and we are offering them to you at an unbelievable 40% discount. This could be your opportunity of a lifetime to buil your dream log home at pricing similar to 2002.
These log home packages are selling fast. Mountain Creations chose 6 of our most popular designs which include the Wolfe Run Log Home Plan, Lake Arthur Log Home Plan, Treasure Lake Log Home Plan, Neshannock Log Home Plan, Punxsutawney Log Home Plan, and the Marylander. These beautiful log home designs range from 1,668 square feet to 3,344 square feet of luxurious log home living. The homes for this offer can be viewed at our log home packages Factory Direct Clearance page.

What can this savings mean to you?

Typically our log homes are built around $150 per square foot. When you take advantage of this incredible offer, you will save tens of thousands of dollars on your log home. This savings will reduce your per square foot price to the $125 range. This will enable you to build a larger home for your budget or give you the ability to finally build your cedar log home within your budget.
This offer cannot be combined with any other offers. This promotion is only available through the corporate office of Mountain Creations. Mountain Creations will allow design changes to the plans offered under this promotion. Certain restriction apply. Call today for more information and to reserve your discounted cedar log home package before it is too late. These homes are offere on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't delay, call today at 800.661.5647.

LOG HOME PACKAGE FACTORY DIRECT CLEARANCE SALE

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Beyond The Log Home Package

2010-01-27T11:05:00.002-05:00

There are many misconceptions within the log home industry but one of the most common seems to be when it comes to the log home package.

Some frequently asked questions:

What do you include in your log package?

At Mountain Creations Log Homes, we include items that make sense and mostly include components that we manufacture.

It is very important to remember that every log home company offers a different package or "kit" and comparing apples to apples is virtually impossible for the homeowner or the log home companies themselves. At Mountain Creations Log Homes we strive to go beyond the log package and help our customers with each facet of their log home. We can help you coordinate everything from your building permit to the flooring.

Our standard log package includes all of your Exterior 6 x 6 D Style Log Walls, R 38 Exposed Roof Rafter System, Exposed 2nd Floor System, Heavy Timber Porch Roof Systems & Decking and Interior Tongue & Groove for all interior walls, ceilings & closets. In addition to these components our standard package includes complete custom design & construction blueprints, Accessories and Sikkens Cetol stain.

Do you include Windows & Doors?

If you have put some time into researching log homes you know that some companies include windows & doors, while some include shingles and others include interior doors only. There is no consistency from company to company.

We do not include windows & doors, interior doors or shingles for a few very simple reasons. We want our customers to have the freedom to choose whichever window company or style of shingle or metal roof that fits their taste. No two Mountain Creations Log Homes are alike and you will have the opportunity to customize your home to your exact liking. When it comes to these items, you will want to have these delivered when you need them to make life easier on the builder as well as keep your windows from becoming damaged during construction. We have set up relationships with Pella Windows as well as local lumber companies to allow you the flexibility you need and offering you great deals and general contractors pricing.

Remember when it comes to building your house that there is much more involved than just the log package. There is no magic formula or perfect multipliers for determining the cost of your log home. We will help you cost out each component of your home and help you stay in budget. Call us today to learn more about how to get started. 800.661.5647

Protecting Your Log Home Investment

2010-01-14T14:09:00.000-05:00

In all economic conditions, it's a good idea to protect your investments and your new log home is certainly one of them. While many people don't look much beyond the cost of their monthly mortgage, it's a good idea to think long term and take the correct steps to protect your investment.

Quality isn't just a sales pitch...

Every log home company is going to tell you that their product is the best. The facts are important, and the USDA Wood Handbook states that Northern White Cedar is ranked as a premier wood with which to build your log home. Along with the USDA, the University of Maine has well documented their experimental findings, showing that Northern White Cedar has a longer life span, a lower moisture content and is impervious to wood boring insects, rot and decay. This is valuable information when it comes to taking that important step and signing a contract. Being in the log home industry for 24 years, we have heard the horror stories from home owners that built with pines and oaks. Invest in Northern White Cedar, an economic, energy efficient and quality material that will last a lifetime.

Start from the ground up...

When it comes to your log home there are 3 very important components that can make or break your investment. The log package, the glass and the basement are the 'foundation' of your new home and you want to be sure to use quality materials to help protect your long term investment. All of our customers are more than welcome to use any basement system or any window they would like, however, we have a few suggestions when it comes to making the right decisions.

Using a Superior Wall style, poured concrete basement system can save you thousands of dollars in maintenance and headaches down the road. Superior Wall systems come prepped, waterproofed and insulated to code.

Use a window that is durable, Energy Star rated and reputable. An aluminum clad window with a wood interior gives you low maintenance, energy efficient protection from the elements.

By implementing great quality products like Northern White Cedar, Pella Windows and Superior Walls you are creating a barrier against the elements and protecting your wallet.

All the other stuff...

Staining the exterior of your home can be a fun family project or a weekend job you hire a buddy for, either way, the materials you use are extremely important. Mountain Creations Log Homes uses only Sikkens Stain for the exterior of their log homes to enhance and protect the beauty of your new investment. Sikkens stain can be costly compared to other stains you might find at big box stores, but that's exactly why we include it in our log home package. The Sikkens stain typically has to be reapplied every 4-6 years depending on your UV exposure and the amount of pigment in the color you choose.

While the quality of materials you are using is extremely important, it's not the only thing to consider. Choosing the right company and quality construction can go hand in hand. Mountain Creations offers our customers the flexibility to use their own contractor or use one of ours. All our our builders have been trained and offer you the assurance you need that the job is being done right.

Beyond Insurance...

Everyone asks...are log homes hard to insure? Don't worry, log home insurance is the same cost and just as easy to obtain as in a conventional home. This is a large misconception of the log home industry. Many of our customers use large insurance companies such as Nationwide, Chubb & State Farm.

Insurance can be much more than a policy, it can mean the piece of mind you have from building a log home that can actually make you money. Many of our customers have over $25,000 in equity the day they move in their new home because cedar appraises so well. We also offer our customers referral fees and the opportunity to make money by showing their new home.

If you are just starting your research or ready to break ground, there's a lot to think about and Mountain Creations Log Homes can help. Build a home that you can proudly pass down for generations to come. Call us today at 800.661.5647 to schedule a visit to our showroom or attend an upcoming Open House.

2010:Building a Log Home in the New Year

2010-01-05T11:38:00.000-05:00

With the New Year rapidly approaching people are starting to think about getting underway with their log home construction plans. Every Spring, the housing industry start buzzing as new homes are beginning, older homes are renovated and garages are being built. While this trend does not seem to be fading anytime soon what has changed is the number of homes built during the winter months.

According to the NAHB, new construction sales have been steadily increasing over the past twelve months since their sharp drop off in 2008, setting the log home construction industry up for a busy new year. While the Spring is undoubtably the most popular time of year to build, log home lovers are getting started early and saving big money doing it!

Getting started in the winter months with your new log home can save you money in all facets of construction, including the log home package, framing lumber, labor costs, freight and big ticket items like windows & doors. Companies are generally slower in the winter months, allowing the customer to find great deals on appliances, flooring, plumbing fixtures and many of the items found at your local Home Depot or Lowes.

What about the weather? Western PA and surrounding areas have it 'relatively easy' in the winter months. With a snow storm here or there, contractors can usually get your log home under roof in a little under 8 winter weeks. If unforseen weather comes your way, don't worry, remember you are still saving thousands by building during the winter months.

Whether you are interested in saving money, taking advantage of the extended tax credit or just want to get started with your dream log home as soon as possible, Mountain Creations Log Homes can help.

Call Today at 800.661.5647 for more information on our winter promotions.

Log Home Holiday Sales Event

2009-12-18T13:53:00.001-05:00

The Mountain Creations Family is pleased to announce our Holiday Savings Event. Our gift to you this Holiday Season is the opportunity to save $10,000 towards the purchase of your cedar log home package OR receive a COSTCO gift card in the amount of $10,000. Either way, you save BIG this Holiday Season.

To take advantage of this tremendous offer, simply place a deposit on your cedar log home package from Mountain Creations by December 24, 2009. You can choose to receive a $10,000 discount on your log home package OR a COSTCO gift card valued in the same amount. The direct discount will enable you to lower the overall construction costs of your home. The COSTCO gift card may be used to purchase furniture for your new home, an outdoor patio set for your home, or use the card on everyday consumables available at COSTCO. It's your card and your choice on how to spend it.

For more information or to take advantage of our Holiday Savings Event, please call our corporate office at 800.661.5647 TODAY! This offer is for new customers only through our corporate offices, cannot be combined with any other offer, and certain restrictions apply.

Home Tweet Log Home

2009-11-06T15:12:00.005-05:00

25% OFF CEDAR LOG HOME PACKAGE FOR TWITTER FOLLOWERS!!!

For more information, please visit our Home Tweet Log Home site for more details and click the Twitter button below to follow MCILogHomes.

Northern White Cedar vs Pine

2009-11-04T12:33:00.006-05:00

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is "What is the big difference between Cedar & Pine?"

While you can visit a log home show or browse through a log home magazine, most people end up more confused when they started. Years of studies and research from the USDA Dept of Forestry has show that Cedar, specifically Northern White Cedar, is one of the best woods to use for building log homes.

The USDA Forestry Division ranks it as one of the three best woods to use in exterior building. NWC has the lowest shrinkage factor, lowest moisture content, and requires very little maintenance. NWC is one of the most versatile woods available. Its molecular structure gives it high thermal efficiency, and in fact, it has the highest R-Factor of all domestic woods which means the best insulating qualities for your new log home. Cedar is one of the only three woods allowed by National BOCA Code to be used to build a deck or porch without pressure treating for rot, decay, fungi, and wood infesting insects.

According to the USDA, "the wood's light weight and resistance to decay makes it useful for a number of applications [including cabin homes]. The heartwood is resistance to decay and subterranean termites, is easy to work with...and has little dimensional change. Drying of Northern White Cedar is easy. It has little tendency to shrink or warp."

Northern White Cedar is the driest wood on the stump in North America! It has a low moisture content of approximately 19%, increasing stability, resistance to rot & decay and allowing for a natural, air-dried building product. Mountain Creations' logs are composed of heartwood rather than sapwood. The heartwood lies inside the sapwood. It was once sapwood, but now consists of inactive wood cells that have been changed both chemically and physically, so that they no longer conduct sap.

To compare Northern White Cedar logs and Pine logs visit our web site for more informtion.

Check out our website for more information on all the great properties of Northern White Cedar log homes.

2009-10-28T16:37:00.001-04:00

Pittsburgh Log Home Company Appoints National Director of Brokers

Mountain Creations Log Homes announced today that they have appointed Herb Heiserer as their National Director of Brokers. The MC Log Home Brokerage program has been designed to break the traditional log home "dealership" mold and provide unique and proven entrepreneurial opportunities during the current turbulent housing market conditions.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) October 30, 2009 --

The MC log home family is thrilled to have such dedicated and knowledgeable addition to our team. Mr. Heiserer will add a unique element to our new business model of expansion and growth to help us achieve our goals swiftly and effectively. We welcome him and are very proud to have him join our family as our newly appointed National Director of Brokers.

Mountain Creations Log Homes announced today that they have appointed Herb Heiserer as their National Director of Brokers. Mr. Heiserer will join the Mountain Creations family from his office in the Atlanta, Georgia region. Mr Heiserer will manage and coordinate the appointment of Brokers to represent Mountain Creations Log Homes.

Mr. Heiserer brings with him many years of log home industry expertise. After serving as a recruiter for log home dealers within the industry, Mr. Heiserer is excited about this new opportunity. Mr. Heiserer is also a former pitcher for the World Champion New York Yankees. "Working with Mountain Creations is an opportunity I am passionate to embrace. The new and contemporary approach to distributing their product through a network of Log Home Brokers is innovative and will reinvent the log home industry," commented Mr. Heiserer on his new position.

Mountain Creations Log Homes is breaking the mold of the traditional log home "dealerships" by providing a unique and proven entrepreneurial opportunity during the current turbulent housing market conditions. They have developed and implemented a new program which allows representatives or Brokers to buy log home packages at wholesale prices rather than working on a fixed commission. This will allow for Brokers to set prices for log home packages based on their local market conditions. Brokers will receive unparalleled corporate office support and extensive sales training to ensure their success on becoming a successful member of the Mountain Creations family.

President of Mountain Creations Log Homes, Norah Schneider, spoke briefly and said, "The MC log home family is thrilled to have such dedicated and knowledgeable addition to our team. Mr. Heiserer will add a unique element to our new business model of expansion and growth to help us achieve our goals swiftly and effectively. We welcome him and are very proud to have him join our family as our newly appointed National Director of Brokers."

For those interested in the Mountain Creations log home Brokerage program, please contact the Mountain Creations corporate offices and a Broker packet will be mailed which contains a thorough explanation to the newly instituted Broker program as well as company requirements. Brokers will submit an application for review by the Board of Directors. Previous log home experience is not required.

Nationally Featured Log Home Plan

2009-10-16T14:49:00.004-04:00

Mountain Creations is pleased to announce that our Artisan Lodge log home floor plan was featured in the November issue of Country's Best Log Home for Ultimate Kitchens. This log home floor plan boasts a dramatic open gable dormer which is the focal point of this culinary masterpiece. Distinctive touches, such as the copper backsplash, crown molding, and leaf themed lighting and hardware, offer many functional advantages while adding elegance and sophistication.

Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes offers state of the art computerized custom log home blueprinting and drafting for both the Preliminary Blueprints and the Final Construction Blueprints. Denny & Mary Lou Haramic custom designed this beautiful log home floor plan with the assistance of Mountain Creations.

To view this functional and free flowing log home floor plan, visit www.moreloghomeplans.com

We offer FREE custom designed service to fit all of your log home ideas. Bring us photos of the log homes you love or even a rough sketch of your plan and let us transform your ideas and dreams into a working set of blueprints. Envision your dream log home today! Call 800.661.5647 to begin designing your dream log home floor plan and design today!

A special thanks to Country's Best Log Homes for their dilligence in promoting log homes to log home lovers everywhere.

Log Homes Cash For Your Stash

2009-10-10T00:18:00.004-04:00

LOG HOMES CASH FOR STASH

Trade your Jewelry, Cars, Boats, Season Tickets, Sports Memorabilia & More Towards a CASH Deposit on Your New Cedar Log Home!!!

SAVE CASH ON YOUR NEW LOG HOME

Are you dreaming of building your new cedar log home? Mountain Creations is pleased to announce our new Cash for Stash program. Here how it works...all you have to do is call Mountain Creations with information on whatever item you are looking to apply towards your log home package. Mountain Creations will make you an offer based on the fair market value of the item. You bring us the item and we will immediately apply the value towards your log home package.

This offer is similar to the recent government incentive "CASH FOR CLUNKERS" to help the US economy. Mountain Creations is looking to do our part to help stimulate the economy by introducing this ground-breaking incentive for log home lovers. We want your STASH and in return, we will apply the cash value to your new cedar log home package.

Do you have items laying around your house that you do not use anymore but have value? Are you unable to sell them for what they are worth? We are looking for ANY items you are willing to bring in. These items may include cars, boats, motorcycles, quads, season tickets, jewelry, computers, stereo systems, vacant land, and the list goes on. If your item is in good condition and we can agree on the right price, you have yourself a deal. Mountain Creations will apply the value towards your log home package. You can begin building your dream cedar log home by using your unwanted items.

Save thousands on your log package by trading your "stash". If you have an item you are interested in trading as part of your cedar log home package on your new log home call us today! Certain restrictions will apply. CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION.
800.661.5647

The Original Green Building Solution™

2009-09-22T15:35:00.004-04:00

Going "Green" is as simple as building with Mountain Creations!

At MCLH we have committed ourselves to a natural, renewable building system for many years! Specializing in Northern White Cedar we are providing a low-maintenance beauty that requires
no treatment or harsh chemicals.

Stop in our Showroom in the heart of Wexford and start designing your "Green" Log Home or Timber Frame Today!

10517 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090

800.661.5647

CALL TODAY!

2009-09-14T11:55:00.001-04:00

Only 10 Days Left! Call 800.661.5647 and enter to win up to 50% OFF during our FALL DISCOUNT DAYS!!!

2009-09-03T14:49:00.004-04:00

Mountain Creations Introduces
The Diamond Lake

FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BUY THIS CEDAR LOG HOME PACKAGE FOR ONLY
$39,250

Hello fellow log home enthusiast. Mountain Creations is pleased to announce our Fall Discount Days with unbelievable savings on our cedar log home packages. We are offering 3 log home packages at savings that CANNOT be beaten! Here's the deal...From Friday, September 4th until Thursday, September 24th, this special will be active. All you have to do is call our toll-free number to register to enter our drawing to purchase a cedar log home package at 50% off suggested retail. Yes, that's right...we are offering a cedar log home package for HALF PRICE. We will also be offering 2 additional log home packages at a 25% discount. These savings are truly amazing! Let's look at an example.

If you were to enter and win a log home package at 50% off, and you wanted to build our new Diamond Lake plan shown above, the package would ONLY be $39,250. Yes, that's correct, your cedar log home package would cost $39,250. The retail price of that package is $78,500. You would be saving almost $40,000 on your dream cedar log home.

To take this a step further, let's look at the overall cost to build the Diamond Lake. Without any discount, the Diamond Lake can be built for appoximately $140 a square foot. At 1,752 square feet, the Diamond Lake costs $245,000 to build excluding land, utilities, and driveways. With this special, you can build this beautiful cedar log home for ONLY $200,000. That brings the square footage price down to $114 per square foot. Those are prices comparable to the year 2000, and that's all equity in your new home.

So, how do you take advantage of this phenomenal savings? Simply call our corporate office and tell us you want to be eligible for our Fall Discount Days. On Thursday, September 24, we will randomly choose one entry to receive 50% off ANY cedar log home package. You can pick one of our standard plans, bring us your plan, or we will custom design the log home of your dreams. In addition, 2 more entries will be drawn to receive 25% off any cedar log home package.

This is an event you don't want to miss! If you would like to attend an Open House at one of our models, please click here for a schedule of September events.

CALL TODAY TO ENTER!
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Nationally Featured Log Home Floor Plan

2009-08-20T01:31:00.003-04:00

Mountain Creations is pleased to announce that our log home floor plan design was selected, featured, and published in September's edition of Country's Best Log Homes. The log home design choosen by Country's Best was our luxurious estate log home plan, The Equestrian. The insertion and log home floor plan can be viewed by clicking log home design.

THE EQUESTRIAN

This luxurious Mountain Creations log home design boasts over 6,300 square feet of contemporary log home living. This spacious, main-level master suite gives you easy access to a luxurious bedroom, complete with soaring cathedral ceilings, featuring Northern White Cedar and timber frame accents. The bedroom features a floor-to-ceiling corner stone fireplace, wall-to-wall, tongue and groove cedar walls and captivating French doors leading to a private deck. The bathroom includes a two-person tub, bidet, his and hers vanities, neoangle shower and a beautiful picture window to accent this masterpiece.

Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes offers state of the art computerized custom log home blueprinting and drafting for both the Preliminary Blueprints and the Final Construction Blueprints. Mountain Creations will custom design the home of your dreams, free of charge. You can choose from one of our standard log home plans, or bring us your favorite log home design.
Bring us photos of the log homes you love or even a rough sketch of your plan and let us transform your ideas and dreams into a working set of blueprints. Envision your dream log home today!

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Log Home Broker Program Update

2009-08-19T00:28:00.003-04:00

Mountain Creations Log Homes is pleased to offer an exciting update on our National Log Home Broker Program. We have received an overwhelming response from our new program which breaks the mold for typical log home dealerships. Mountain Creations has received interest from across the country as well as Canada, Scotland, Japan, and other countries abroad.

Mountain Creations offers cedar log home packages at wholesale pricing to their qualified Brokers. Our Brokers are no longer controlled by a set log home package price. Rather, the Broker can set the price of the package to maximize profits. There is no longer a need to consult with a "home office" to negotiate a price with a potential client. Instead, the Broker now has the ability to set the log home package price based on current geographical market prices.

If you are interested in more information regarding this exciting opportunity in the log home industry, please visit our Broker web page at Cedar Log Home Brokers.

Our Broker program has also started tweeting. Follow us at Log Home Brokers.

Follow Mountain Creations on Twitter today to receive special Twitter log home package discounts.

Follow Mountain Creations on Facebook to receive up to the minute information on cedar log homes.

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National Log Home Broker Program

2009-08-03T12:13:00.006-04:00

Mountain Creations Log Homes is pleased to announce the launch of our National Log Home Broker Program. MCLH is currently searching for motivated individuals and businesses to join the Mountain Creations family in Exclusive Regional Metropolitan Areas. Mountain Creations has established this opportunity for national expansion and growth.

Unlike the typical log home dealership programs offered by most companies in the log home industry, Mountain Creations has created a National Log Home Broker program which gives our Brokers more flexibility and freedom to operate their business in accordance to the demands of their local markets. MC Brokers will have the ability to set prices of their log home packages while optimizing their profits.

For more information on the National Log Home Broker Program, visit LOG HOME BROKERS here.

Take a moment to explore the Mountain Creations web site and join the Log Home Academy to see for yourself what sets apart MCLH from the rest. These links will take you directly to the Log Home Academy of Mountain Creations where you will have full access to information on where to begin, log home podcasts, design ideas, photo galleries and the ability to download our FREE LOG HOME PLAN BOOK.

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All About Eco Friendly Wood & Log Homes

2009-07-22T17:45:00.001-04:00

As the old saying goes, “for 200 years we’ve been conquering Nature. Now we’re beating it to death”. Everyone needs to jump on the Eco-friendly band wagon these days. There are lot of options for being eco-friendly from using solar power and recyclable material to building eco-friendly housing. Log homes are the best choice available for building eco friendly homes today. From planning and construction to living in the Eco friendly wood homes, every activity has little or no negative impact on the environment. Though the Eco friendly wood homes are offered by various companies, not all of them are equal. You should know some factors about the Eco friendly wood homes before choosing the one for you.

Eco friendly wood homes made from Northern White Cedar are better than others
Eco friendly wood homes are made of different types of wood. Most of the eco friendly wood homes are made using the “Dry Dead Standing trees”. As the name indicates, this type of wood used in constructing the log homes will be of very poor quality. Though many log home manufacturers claim using the “Dry Dead Standing trees” as the cheapest and best option, this is simply untrue. The true fact is that though the log homes made from “Dry Dead Standing trees” needs low initial investments, the maintenance cost of these log homes will be very high. Getting log home constructed using the “Dry Dead Standing trees” will end up in a lifetime of repairs and maintenance.

When it comes to the best wood for constructing the log homes, the Northern White Cedar are the ones to look for. There are countless numbers of benefits in using Northern White Cedar in the construction of the log homes. One of the main advantages of this type of wood is it’s unsurpassed durability. The Northern White Cedar can retain its good appearance and toughness for more than 100 years. The maintenance cost of the log homes constructed with Northern White Cedar will be much less when compared to the other types of log homes.
Northern White Cedar log homes are better than White Pine Log Homes. White pine is also widely used in the construction of log homes. Though white pine log homes are better than the ones constructed from “Dry Dead Standing trees”, they too have some drawbacks. White pine logs do not have the capacity to resist insects and rot. This means the log homes made from white pine needs some special treatment to prevent insects entering the house. You don’t have to worry about insects and rot if you are living in a log home constructed with Northern White Cedar. Researches revealed that Northern White Cedar is imbued with natural resins that repel insects and resist rot and degredation.

Considering all these benefits, the Northern White Cedar log-homes are the best eco-friendly homes available in this planet.
By: Abby Reid

About the Author:
The Author of this article knows the benefits of living log homes. After experiencing the benefits of log homes (say) energy efficiency, eco-friendliness and low maintenance, Abby explains the benefits of living in Eco friendly wood homes to the World. When it comes to buying log homes, Abby recommends Mountain Creations.

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2009-07-20T13:56:00.002-04:00

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Log Home Living in the Laurel Highlands

2009-06-02T15:17:00.001-04:00

Every month thousands of people from Western PA, Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland flock to the Laurel Highlands in search of something they can’t find in their everyday lives…tranquility. From white water rafting to soothing spas, the Laurel Highlands seem to be the up and coming place to live everyday life or getaway for the weekend.

Along with the emergence of the Laurel Highlands, the log home industry seems to be offering up exactly what these people need in terms of lodging. For years the log home lifestyle has lent a helping hand to people in the mountains with its laid back style. It has recently re-emerged offering Laurel Highland transplants all the modern conveniences of city life with the serenity of a lazy day on the porch.

Companies like Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes are building beautiful Northern White Cedar Log & Timber Frame homes in the heart of the Laurel Highlands. Careful to preserve nature, these homes can be tucked away in the woods or overlooking the gorgeous Yough Lake. Floor to ceiling windows, open floor plans and stone fireplaces are common place for these beautiful homes.

Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes even offers a log home development, just miles from Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Horseback riding, sportsmen club, spa and nationally acclaimed skiing can be just miles away from your mountain home. Being surrounded by beauty and neighbors you know value the same type of living can add even more value to your property and your peace of mind.

If you see a sunny Saturday in your future with no plans, check out the Laurel Highlands. Bike the Great Allegheny Passage with kids, go golfing with the buddies, or take a romantic tour through Fallingwater. Who knows, you might find the perfect piece of property along the way.

Whether you are simply visiting for the weekend or building a permanent residence, the Laurel Highlands offer the solitude and an atmosphere that only a log home can match.

Energy Saving Log Home Gives Back to Environment

2009-05-22T10:47:00.002-04:00

The Author of this article knows the benefits of living in a log home. After experiencing the benefits such as energy efficiency and eco-friendliness, Abby explains the benefits of living in energy saving log home to the world. When it comes to buying energy saving log homes, Abby recommends Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes. As seen on Article Base.

Energy Efficient from the Ground Up

Log homes are typically associated with quaint, isolated locations. These hidden getaways are normally seen as more of a retreat than a living space. But, with the trend of going green rising and continuing to rise, energy saving log homes are making their ways into more populated locations. With building resources available, like Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes, it has never been easier to build the “green” home of your dreams.

Most of these energy saving log homes are built with Northern White Cedar wood. This wood is notorious for being environmentally friendly since it is one of the longest lasting and most durable building material. When you lower the impact that your home makes on the environment, you’re making a small, but effective, step towards a cleaner, greener world. Instead of spending your money on costly paint or siding for the exterior of your home, let its beautiful natural finish shine through. Who knew that giving back to the environment could end up saving you money at the same time?

The energy efficiency doesn’t just stop at your log home’s gorgeous exterior. With the option to incorporate energy star panels, fixtures, and appliances into your home – the decision to build an energy saving wood home can be just the beginning of your positive impact on the environment. Once you start this exciting change in your life, you’ll notice that you go green in multiple ways – both in and out of your home. By getting in the “green” mindset by making the decision to build a log home, you’ll open the door to a plethora of opportunity.

Beauty Meets Brains

Aside from energy saving log homes being efficient and environmentally friendly, they’re absolutely stunning. This investment will be one that you, your family, and friends will cherish for years to come. Your home is the most important place in your life. Whether you’re a newlywed, beginning to raise your family, or looking to retire – building a beautiful new log home can benefit you now and in the future.

Log Home Mortgage Calculator

2009-05-15T15:53:00.001-04:00

Mountain Creations is pleased to present a new and updated version of our online log and timber home mortgage calculator. The calculator is offered free to all members of the Log Home Academy. The newest version will allow allow to choose between a cedar log home, timber frame, or timber hybrid. It will calculate the mortgage payment based on the type of home, size of the home, equity, interest rate and length of the mortgage.

To access our new and improved log home mortgage calculator click below:

Log Home Mortgage Calculator

Member of the Log Home Academy simply need to log in. If you are not a member, take a minute to fill out the short form to join and start receiving all of the log home benefits today! Join the Mountain Creations family

Upcoming Events

2009-05-11T14:10:00.002-04:00

Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes
May 2009
Log Home Events

Mountain Creations would like to invite you to the following May Events:

SHOWROOM
OPEN HOUSE

Wed. May 13, 2009 from 6-9 PM
This event will be held at our Wexford, PA Log Home Showroom location. The Showroom is conveniently located on Perry Highway (Route 19 South) in Wexford, PA. Mountain Creations representatives will be on hand to answer all of your log home questions.

YOUGH LAKE, PA
OPEN HOUSE
Sun. May 17, 2009 from 1-4 PM
This event will be held at our MOST POPULAR Lake Arthur model. This home features a 24' prow boasting a wall of windows and views are nothing but spectacular from the Great Room. With 1,668 square feet of living space, this versatile model is ideal for a permanent residence or vacation home.

NORTH PITTSBURGH, PA
OPEN HOUSE

Sun. May 31, 2009 from 1-4 PM
Back by popular demand, tour this luxurious Fox Chase cedar log home with over 4,000 square feet of living and playing space. The contemporary design features a dramatic Great Room as its main focal point with soaring cathedral ceilings and a massive wood-burning fireplace. Some amenities include home movie theater, massage & tanning room, Master Bath steam shower, outdoor living area, and so much more.

CALL 800.661.5647 TO BOOK YOUR RESERVATION TODAY. SPACE IS LIMITED!

Log Home Webinars

2009-05-06T01:34:00.001-04:00

Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes is pleased to announce the addition of log home webinars to help educate consumers on all aspects of building & buying a log & timber home. The webinars will include topics such as:

* Log Home Building Cost Analysis
* The Original Green Building Solution - energy efficiency & eco-friendly
* New Construction Financing
* Log Home Design
* Log & Timber Home Construction Process
* What Are Log Home Hybrids?
* Why Choose Northern White Cedar & Wood Specie Comparision

Our LIVE webinars will last 15 minutes with a question & answer session at the completion of the event. You will be able to ask specific questions on topics discussed during the webinar at the Q&A session. We offer webinars FREE to Log Home Academy members. If you are not a member of the Log Home Academy, you can join by clicking here.

A complete schedule of upcoming webinars can be viewed in our Events Calendar. Mountain Creations loves to hear what you want to talk about. If you have any requests on upcoming topics, please email us at info@mountaincreations.com

Enjoy these educational webinars in the comfort of your own home, right from your computer. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please call 800.661.5647 to register TODAY!

Treasure Lake Rolls out the Red Carpet for Seinfeld Fans

2009-04-29T12:46:00.000-04:00

Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes presents the ‘Soup Nazi’ from the hit TV series Seinfeld… On Saturday, June 20th, 2009 from 4-7pm Larry Thomas, the Emmy-nominated actor who portrayed the infamous ‘Soup Nazi’ on Seinfeld will be on hand at the Treasure Lake Ski Lodge to meet and greet his many fans.

Since Seinfeld, actor Larry Thomas has appeared on hit TV shows such as Scrubs, CSI and Arrested Development. In addition to his countless performances on stage and screen he has donated his time as the Celebrity Spokesperson for Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes.

In April, 2009, the national media got wind of this New York City native and local Pittsburgh company teaming up together to sell log homes. In just a single day it spread like wildfire on social networking sites and was featured on Fox & Friends national news coverage and received recognition in the New York Post.

Family operated and Pittsburgh based Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes supplies premier quality cedar log & timber frame home packages featuring “Nature’s Best” Northern White Cedar. Mountain Creations offers complete cost analysis, free custom design service, on-site training for the do-it-yourselfers, and assistance with property location and bank financing. Alongside Dennis Hudak at Remax Select Group and Chad Hidinger of Pekin Construction, Mountain Creations is bringing beautiful log homes and timber frames to the streets of Treasure Lake.

Be sure to stop by the Treasure Lake Ski Lodge on Saturday, June 20th, 2009 from 4-7pm to get an autograph from your favorite Seinfeld character, the ‘Soup Nazi’.

Mountain Creations Gets Recognition

2009-04-27T14:40:00.002-04:00

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Mountain Creations truly appreciates the continued support and recognition of our continued efforts to reduce the impact on the environment with new construction.

Norah Schneider,
President
Mountain Creations

Mountain Creations Thanks Larry Thomas

2009-04-22T17:09:00.001-04:00

"A special thanks to our friend, Larry Thomas, the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld, who is generous enough in spite of his busy acting schedule, to donate his time to help us promote our family business, Mountain Creations Cedar Log & Timber Homes. We love him and he is truly one of our family.

Log Cabin Meets Soup Nazi

2009-04-21T14:42:00.002-04:00

Mountain Creations Log Homes was featured on Fox & Friends this morning, April 21, 2009 and also in the New york Post. This is all a result of a posting on Buzz Feed. Click here for the link to view our awesome video featuring the Soup Nazi.

'Soup Nazi' Has Log Role-Article by New York Post

2009-04-21T12:01:00.001-04:00

Upcoming Event!

2009-04-16T12:04:00.007-04:00

Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
&
Exclusive Log Home Showing

Celebrate Earth Day with the

Original Green Building Solutition

Dear Log Home Enthusiast,

Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes would like to invite you to attend a celebration of Earth Day & a Log Home Showing on Sunday, April 26, 2009 from 1-4pm at one of our models in the North Hills of Pittsburgh.

All attendees will receive a Douglas Fir seedling from the Arbor Day Founation to help protect our environment!

Reservations are Limited!! Call today for Directions! 800.661.5647

www.MountainCreations.com

The Carbon Footprint of Log Homes and Timber Frames

2009-04-15T15:34:00.002-04:00

Log Homes and Timber Frame Homes may have the lowest carbon footprint of any other type of construction. A carbon footprint is the measurement of carbon dioxide released as a result of using a particular product or other human activity. Carbon dioxide is the main greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere and major contributor to global warming.

A report prepared by the Edinburgh Center for Carbon Management (ECCM) compared the carbon dioxide footprints of three structures and the benefits when more timber was introduced into the construction. The results were astounding. ECCM estimated that there could be up to an 88% reduction of greenhouse gases by using log or timber structural elements wherever possible rather than other conventional building materials. The reduction of greenhouse gases was achieved by replacing materials high energy, high CO2 production values, such as steel and concrete, with solid wood. The report states that the production of steel and concrete materials accounts for 10% of the total global emissions of greenhouse gases. These materials have a high CO2 output created during the extraction of raw materials, refining, processing and manufacturing of the finished product. As reported in a study published by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, the energy consumed to process a tree into a finished sawn timber is about one-tenth of steel production.

In another report prepared by The Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials (CORRIM) compared four different structure using different wall systems - two woods, one concrete and one steel. The report found that the steel wall system generated 33% more greenhouses gases than wood and the concrete wall generated 80% more greenhouse gases than wood. The study also reported that the wood structures out-performed the steel and concrete houses in energy use and the impact on air and water quality.

Wood walls are typically framed or solid. Conventionally framed walls use a combination a several materials including processed wood products such as plywood or other laminated wood products, fiberglass insulation, exterior siding, interior sheetrock and some type of wall covering. Solid wood walls using logs or timbers have basically one product - the log or timber. The energy consumed and the CO2 produced in the production of logs and timbers is a fraction compared to the production of all the various materials in a conventionally framed wall.

Consumers are much more aware the environmental impact of using different materials and are being increasing sensitive to the hazards of exposure to chemically processed materials. Logs and timbers are 100% natural. As a natural product, they do not emit VOCs or other pollutants into the outdoor or indoor space. Trees are produced from soil, water and air combined with the energy from the sun, in a miraculous process of photosynthesis. Ecologically and environmentally, solid wood is the only building product that is renewable, biodegradable, recyclable, energy efficient and extremely beautiful.

Sustained and plantation forest growth actually reduces greenhouse gases by consuming CO2 out of the atmosphere while the trees are growing. Political pressure to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, such as the Kyoto Protocol, is sure to continue and it will become increasingly important to find solution. The use of solid wood construction such as log homes and timber homes can make a positive contribution.

Footnotes: 1Forestry Commission Scotland Greenhouse Gas Emissions Comparison - Carbon benefits of Timber in Construction. Aug 2006. 2Wood - another low carbon footprint solution. Feb-Mar 2006, ECOS 13. 3The environmental performance of renewable building materials in the context of residential construction Perez-Garcia, John, Bruce Lippke, David Briggs, James B. Wilson, James Boyer, and Jaime Meil. - http://www.corrim.org/

Get more information on log home construction or timber frame homes at www.mountaincreations.com

How To Become Environmentally Responsible Building a Log Home

2009-04-03T14:52:00.003-04:00

From planning to construction to residence, log homes are well known for their eco-friendliness. One of the main reasons for choosing log homes for being environmentally responsible is that they are constructed from naturally renewable resources. As the logs are cut down for the construction of these eco-friendly homes, they are quickly re-planted to have a steady reserve of trees and hence the environment is not damaged by any means. Starting from the eco-friendliness of the construction material (logs) of these log homes, there are countless numbers of other eco-friendly factors associated with these homes. We have explained a few of the eco-friendly features of a log homes here.

1. Energy Conservation while constructing

Unlike the conventional materials used in the construction of traditional homes, these eco-friendly homes make use of the naturally available logs for the construction. The manufacturing process of the construction materials is eliminated. This saves the energy consumed in the manufacture of conventional construction materials like steel, concrete etc. The transportation of the logs to the construction site is very easy too. Moreover, these log homes require very less maintenance, as they can protect themselves from insect infections and the natural disasters.

2. 40% less Co2 Emissions

Co2 emissions are the major problem associated with the construction of conventional homes. These Co2 emissions are the root causes of Global warming. The log homes are the seeds of the solution for this problem. According to various researches, log homes have 40% less Co2 emissions when compared to the conventional homes. The log home leaves only a negligible amount of carbon footprint.

3. Huge energy savings

Conservation of non-renewable energy sources is the main factor that has to be considered today. Various technologies like the use of solar panels are in practice today to save the Earth from ending up in energy crisis. A properly constructed log home will be much more energy efficient than the conventional homes. The log homes can adjust to the climatic conditions without the need of any air conditioning device. Various statistics indicate that this climate controlling property makes the log homes use 20-30% money to be spent on electricity bills.

The Constructing of log homes

Constructing a log home is a wise investment when considering the savings that one can make in a long run. There are not many resources in the Internet to check the pricing and different plans of the log homes. However, some of the log home builders provide the valuable resources about the log home plans, and cost analysis of constructing a log home. For example, the log home constructors of Pittsburgh, “Mountain Creations” provide some valuable information about log home plans, log home photo gallery, podcasts, mortgage calculator, cost analysis, guides to the entire construction process and downloadable plan book with over 40 designs for free. All you have to do is to fill out an online application form to receive all these information.

About the author:
The Author of this article knows the benefits of living log homes. After experiencing the benefits of log homes (say) energy efficiency and eco-friendliness, Abby explains the benefits of living in Eco friendly log homes to the World. When it comes to buying log houses, Abby recommends Mountain Creations.

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Luxury Log & Timber Frame Homes

2009-03-27T11:03:00.003-04:00

In today’s world of designer handbags, exclusive vacations and 60’ yachts, the luxury home has become more of a mainstay than most would expect in this economy. Leading this trend is the new log home & timber frame hybrid. The log home industry has taken off with a new brand of living that includes infinite pools, movie theaters, granite countertops and custom designed beauty.

Log home and timber frame companies have joined forces to create a hybrid home that rivals the popularity and beauty of the most lavish homes around. Start building your dream home by educating yourself on what you need to know.

1. The quality of wood should be first on your list of priorities. Companies like Mountain Creations Custom Cedar Log & Timber Frame Homes use only the best by incorporating Northern White Cedar logs with a structurally sound Douglas Fir timber frame.

2. Choosing the right company is imperative to the success of your project. Choose a company that is knowledgeable and customer service oriented. Mountain Creations will hold your hand through the entire process whether you are DIY kind of person or want to move right in.

Combining old world architecture with innovative designs the log home & timber frame hybrid can offer some serious advantages to those who love the little extras.

If you are concerned about the effects on the environment, don’t be! Mountain Creations Custom Cedar Log & Timber Frame Homes can help you go green by incorporating simple touches like Energy Star appliances & recycled flooring or give you an Energy Star rated house complete with Structural Insulation Panels and a sustainable Northern White Cedar siding. By using all natural elements in your home you are reducing the emissions that large manufacturing plants cause in most conventional home construction.

One of the most appealing characteristics of this new log & timber frame hybrid is the nostalgia & simple solitude of log home living combined with the allure of having your own Aspen getaway or lakefront estate. Spend your days living the hustle & bustle of everyday life a little easier knowing you have your own retreat to come home to.

Our First Log Home Blog Post

2009-03-26T14:38:00.002-04:00

Hello fellow bloggers. Thanks for taking time to read the Mountain Creations blog. We are hoping to provide you with lots of useful information on researching, building, & buying a cedar log and timber home. We will provide informative articles on eco-friendly building, log home design, log home and timber frame cost analysis and so much more. We would like to hear from you. Please feel free to comment on what articles and information you would like to see posted here. Stay tuned, there's lots more to come. Don't forget to "log on" to www.MountainCreations.com for all the information you need to build your dream home.