1. Less lifetime cost than wood logs:
Our log homes are custom made to the highest standards.  These exacting standards translate to substantial savings throughout the life of our homes.  Read more about the Construction Benefits and Maintenance / Environmental Sensitivity.

2. Less time and labor required to erect saving considerable construction costs:  Most wood log home producers do not include erection costs in their package cost. On average, customers must budget an additional $25-$35 per square foot for erection. ELS erection costs are included in our package price. On a 2000 square foot home, a ELS homeowner would save $50,000 – $70,000. This is a substantial savings for anyone’s budget.

3. Highly energy efficient provides saving on both heating and cooling cost:
Our insulated system saves on average 30-40% on heating and cooling costs as compared to a traditional framed house.  Please read our Blower Door Test for more information.

4. Substantial savings on Home Owners insurance:
Not only do our products provide superior fire protection, insurance companies prefer to insure our log packages. Costs of Home Owners insurance is a minimum of 20% less than traditional framed houses or log cabins, especially in high fire zone areas.  Other features insurance companies like about our products include:

a. Resistance to bug decay, mold, fungus and the like.

b. Insulation decreases the costs to heat and cool the home.

5. Maintenance free, no need to preserve, re-stain, or seal annually:
According to log home restoration companies, wood log owners spend an average of $750 a year in time and materials just to maintain their home. In addition, every three to five years wood log home owners pay generally pay $6,000 or more to have their homes preserved, re-stained and sealed. Our package is practically maintenance free. We want our customers to enjoy their homes not the other way around.