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Owens
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# Posted: 23 Sep 2014 02:44pm
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hi all, me and my wife are looking for our first house. We found an old cabin that we like, but are pretty uneducated on them. Most things i look up dont exactly fit the bill of the interior of the house we are looking at (has sheetrock)
any help or tips would be appreciated. we dont mind a bit of the extra work to keep with the house, but dont want to buy a lemon house either.
link to house: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2750-Scientists-Cliffs-Rd-Port-Republic-MD-20676/36 632445_zpid/
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Malamute
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# Posted: 23 Sep 2014 03:22pm - Edited by: Malamute
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If you're serious about it, have it inspected, and by someone experienced in log inspections. Its pretty simple D logs, butt and pass corners. D logs are just flat on the inside, they may have chosen to add an inner finished wall to simplify wiring and such. Many people just want to log look on the outside, which D logs do well on. The logs need to be checked for rot, the paint may be covering a problem, that's part of what the inspectors should be looking for.
The ridge lines look funny in a couple places. Be sure the inspector looks in the attics well, and with that in mind. Looking at the back of the house, where the outside cellar doors are, and the power comes in, look at the ridge line to the left, it bows downward as it heads to the center peak. Another one does also. It may, or may not, be a problem, but it should be looked at.
Get a termite inspection also. It costs money up front, but if theres a huge issue, you will think it was money well spent. They can either reduce the price to deal with the needed corrections, or you can back off or decide if you still want it.
Ask around about inspectors, some are good, some aren't, and some are very good. The good or very good ones will save you money and grief down the road. You can make an offer with an inspection contingency, which lets you out if theres a problem you or they are not willing to deal with.
The realtor should be able to provide a year or mores worth of all the utility bills so you know what to expect in that regard.
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Owens
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# Posted: 23 Sep 2014 03:31pm
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Sounds good. Thats about what i expected regardless. Sounds like atleast from what is shown, nothing too crazy jumps out from a more experienced eye.
We havent looked at it yet, but will be in the next few days. I just want to be prepared as my wife has always dreamed of living in a log home, and were looking for a more rural setting regardless.
I am reading through basic log owning guides as well.
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hattie
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# Posted: 23 Sep 2014 11:04pm
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That house looks beautiful!!! I'd just hire a good house inspector first.
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Mainiac
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# Posted: 24 Sep 2014 08:01pm
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Its good that its stone at the bottom,That reduces rot from splashback,Its pretty fancy,as is the price.
Look for checks in the logs.Gaps,Bondo fill,Checks get water in them and rot.If its painted give it a fine looking over for patched rot areas,Good luck
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