Q How long has Old-Timer Log Homes & Supply, Inc. been in Business?
A Old Timer Log Homes and Supply, Inc. began it's business in 1978 and
      has its own manufacturing facilities.

Q How popular are Log Homes?
A A 500 percent increase in industry-wide sales over the past five years
      indicates that log homes are not just a passing fancy, but a permanent
      option in home construction tody.  In many areas of the country, log
      homes have been found to have a higher resale value than comparable
      conventional homes.

Q What different stages of purchases are available from Old Timer
      Log Homes?
A through our nationwide wholesalers, a customer can buy packages from
      basic logs, dry-in materials or turn-keys.  Most wholesalers can offer
      do-it-yourselfer building packages or can arrange to offer construction
      of roughed-ins or dry-ins up to a finshed home.  Most log home buyers
      want to be involved in the construction in some way, so our homes lend
      themselves to building "sweat-equity" as a financial gain for the home
      buyers.

Q Is insulation necessary?
A Wood is a natural insulator, In fact, one of the best.  A concrete wall
      would have to be ten feet thick to equal the insulation qualities of our
      8" thick logs.  Wood is six times better than brick, and 1800 times better
      than aluminum in its insulation characteristics.  As with any home,
      consideration should be given to the proper insulation of the floors and
      roof, and we recommend the use of storm windows.

Q What are the advantages of Old-Timer Log Homes over other log homes?
A Precision cutting, weather tight, kiln drying and a variety of styles.

Q Are your logs graded?
A Yes, by Timbers Products Inspection, Inc., an independent inspection
      agency for wood products that relys on the American Society for Testing
      and Materials which developed the "Standard Methods of Establishing
      Stress Grades for Structural Members Used in Log Buildings" to provide
      uniform product evaluation criteria.

Q Can I alter the interior layout of an existing design?
A Yes, We can customize any plan.

Q What type of timber is used in manufacturing an Old Timer Log Home?
A Eastern White Pine or other species by special order.

Q How are the logs joined?
A Each joint is sealed by drilling a one-inch hole between both logs, applying
      expandable caulk in the hole and driving a 7/8" hardwood dowel into the
      hole.  Logs are screwed together every two feet.

Q What type of foundation must I use for a log home?
A A log home will sit on a slab, a block foundation with a crawl space
      or a full basement.

Q What type of heating and cooling systems are recommended?
A A central system works well in a log home.

Q How cost effective is an Old-Timer Log Home?
A Very, A completed (turn-key) Old-Timer Log Home can appraise for
      more than 30% higher than a retail customer has invested, giving the
      owner excellent instant equity.

Q How is financing handled?
A Through your local bank or one of our recommended national
       mortgage companies.

Q Is the log home industry growing?
A It is growing at a phenomenal rate.  In 1987 the log home industry
      became a 2 billion dollar business.

Q What is approximate time of delivery?
A 30 days after order is placed!

Q Will settling occur when an Old-Timer Log Home is erected.
A Only a minimum amount of settling will occur, approximately same
      as a conventional home.

Q How is electrical installed?
A Electric outlets are marked on sub-floor.  Carpenters drill a 1" hole in
      first course of logs for electrician to bring wire from under the floor.

Q How are interior walls built?
A regular method of framing.

Q How are logs delivered?
A By local trucking companies at competitive rates, (F.O.B.) Mt. Juliet, TN

Q Are Old-Timer Log Homes energy efficient?
A Absolutely.  It is a proven fact that wood is a natural insulator.  A log
      that has been cut and dried contains millions of tiny cells that once
      contained moisture and now contain air.  These "air pockets" illustrate
      the same effect as thermopane windows (an air pocket between two
      panes of glass).