The Complete Guide to Log Homes: How to Buy, Build, and Maintain Your Dream Home [Hardcover]

Jeff Cremer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 2008

It's a classic American dream: a beautiful log home nestled in the woods, standing proudly on a mountaintop, poised on a hillside, or serenely overlooking a sparkling lake or stream. With walls that beautifully blend the art of nature with the hand of human labor, no other kind of dwelling so poetically expresses the pioneering, self-sufficient spirit that made this nation great.If you're looking to make this dream a reality, let seasoned professionals Clyde Cremer and Jeffrey Cremer help you navigate the often puzzling maze of buying and building a log home. With this indispensable guide, Clyde and Jeffrey advise you on every aspect of the process, from idea stage to completed project, and explains how to choose the right style of home to fit your budget and site selection. They also cover such topics as:Types of wood used for log cabinsEnergy efficiencyEstimating costsConstruction concernsLog home maintenanceAnd much more!The Complete Guide to Log Homes gives you all the information you need to make an informed, educated decision on buying or building a log home. Take the first step today toward having the home of your dreams!The Complete Guide to Log Homes

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About the Author

Clyde Cremer brings a lifetime of expertise to the design and construction of high-quality log homes. He earned an Associate degree and a Certificate as a Forest Technician from Lassen College in Susanville, CA; a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, TX; and a Master of Forestry degree from the Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies in New Haven, CT. He joined as a charter member and served as a Director of the North American Log Builder's Association and was founder and director of the Connecticut Wood Producers Association. Clyde also gained valuable experience in the mid-l970s as an inspector for the Tree Farms Association of Connecticut. In 1977, he founded American Log Homes, where he still serves as president, and he maintains his connection to forestry as a professional member of the Society of American Foresters.Jeffrey Cremer worked in the family business while growing up, gaining first-hand experience as he helped to build log homes during summer breaks from college. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and is also studying for a a Master of Science in Construction Management from Arizona State University. Jeff also brings to the log home business top-notch experience gained while working as a project engineer for one of the largest engineering companies in the world.The Complete Guide to Log Homes

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (October 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595685021
• ISBN-13: 978-0595685028
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,261,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

CLYDE CREMER brings a lifetime of expertise to the design and construction of high-quality log homes.

-Master of Forestry degree from the Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
-Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Stephen F. Austin University
-Associate degree and a Certificate as a Forest Technician from Lassen College
-Charter member and served as a Director of the North American Log Builder's Association
-Founder and director of the Connecticut Wood Producers Association.
-In 1977, he founded American Log Homes, where he still serves as president.
-Professional member of the Society of American Foresters.

Clyde is an avid gun collector of British Lee Enfield rifles and is also has in interest in military history. He is currently in the process of writing a book about world war I.

JEFF CREMER worked in the family business while growing up, gaining first-hand experience as he helped to build log homes during summer breaks from college.

-Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Colorado State University
-Master of Science in Construction Management from Arizona State University.
-Project engineer for one of the largest engineering companies in the world.
-Licensed private pilot with over 160 flight hours and 450 take-offs and landings.
-He holds certifications for complex and high performance aircraft. 3 PADI SCUBA dive licenses including open water, advanced and rescue diver.
-He has completed numerous dives all over the world and has been to depths of over 130ft.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thinking about building or buying a log home? Get this book1, January 11, 2009

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Beartooth "Webunet" (Montana, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Guide to Log Homes: How to Buy, Build, and Maintain Your Dream Home (Hardcover)

As the editor of the Log Cabin Directory, I often receive books from authors seeking a review and most offer good advice about this topic. Few of the books I own, or have reviewed are as comprehensive as this book by the father and son team, Clyde and Jeff Cremer. Their title, "The Complete Guide to Log Homes", says it all... this is an all-inclusive guide for anyone thinking about building or buying a log home.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Log home Owner, January 24, 2011

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This review is from: The Complete Guide to Log Homes: How to Buy, Build, and Maintain Your Dream Home (Paperback)

I wish I would have purchased this book B4 I bought my home in Illinois. Although my jhouse was about 14 years old, it is a solid now as the day it was completed. The Ahmish crew that constructed my house is as good as it gets. I'll retire inthis house. I absolutley love it. The book is a great technical reference, especially for the weathering and "chinking" that is part of routine maintenance of a log home. Thanks to the author for such an informative approach. Dan