Montage video of Patriot Log Home Builders

PLHB involved in upnorth hunting fishing campground project (phase one)

Hunting, fishing , sports resort 

phase one  project by Hochstetler logs built by Patiot Log Home Builders

THE REEL CAMPGROUND RV
& LOG LODGE RESORT

unloading the semi truck, first days !

unloading the material from the semi truck of Hochstetler full pin logs

Fork lift on every job , driver moves material

site before Patriot gets started

A Patriot Log Home Builder

TRADTION , 

homeowner putting down first log !

 Project Designer, business owner Michele Baumel puts down first log , a

 Patriot Log Home builder tradition for men and women alike !

Watch here ! Project owner of campground sets first log 

THE REEL CAMPGROUND RV
& LOG LODGE RESORT

8 x 12 white beams

608-565-2262 for reservations camp ground now  open!

hard working project owner gives a helping hand

lovely DOVE TAIL

This is concrete that has been painted to look like natural stone , wonderful look and durable option

completing  the hand crafted  natural log beam stairs

nice open concept with stair case that leads to second floor

Patriot Log Home builders will when competed with dry in stage do metal roof, COMING SOON! pics and videos of the process.

Ward log home built by Patriot log home builder in New Hampshire

EXTERIOR

 view of WARD Cedar LOG HOME

scaffolding for chimney construction front view of Ward Cedar log home by Patriot log home Builders

Log home builder , Mike Hompertz of Patriot log home builders built this full  CEDAR log home in Manchester NH during the months of Oct. to Dec. approx 2400 sq feet with a full log attached garage. Real stone fire place with lovely airy walk out basement (as seen in photo below) with deck (spindle and handrails not yet completed)      Shed dormer added on back gives extra square footage, space and style to second floor.

fork lift to assist for plywood on front dormers and roof  

This home cost the homeowner approx $50,000 to have it "dry-in" phase complete from Patriot log home builders. The work completed was stacking the logs, with full log gable ends, , sheeting roof, decks, garage , tongue and groove on ceiling with insulation package, installing windows and doors, with exterior trim, facade, soffit .

back view with walk out basement

Mike , enjoyed the homeowners Bart and Carol Stone very much during this project. Thanks for all the lunches supplied on site from his lovely wife.  As both Mike and Bart are foot ball fans , during football season fun competitive jokes were daily , and both contend that the Superbowl should have been between the Patriots and The Packers ! 

side view of Ward log home with purloin roof system

Reference phone number is available on request, go into contact and request (Woofoo form)  

INTERIOR

 view of WARD Cedar LOG HOME 

Large log purloins span across great room,with a round top window in the gable end

staring up at the vaulted ceiling, with large log purloins

real stone fire place being installed in Bart's Ward log home

Log stairs with half log treads from Ward

Need the best and most experienced 

log builder to build your home?   

CALL MIKE AT 608 547 4129

Mc Kay Hochsetler log home with garage and breeze COMPETED DRY IN

back of home showing sun room with deck on both sides, under deck supported by large  beams on far right you can see the attached breezeway and garage with added bay window to second floor

(this was an option provided by patriot that is not part of the print)

 

The front of the McKay , double car garage , added the window on the second floor ( read about the second floor that Patriot added to the breezeway and garage ) 2 dormers with a deck that spans the length of the house. They choose a very nice leaded glass door which made this log home much elegance and class!

Back door entrance which shows the beautiful bay window that I gave them

INTERIOR walk threw of McKay model with added Breeze way and attached garage

EXTERIOR walk threw of McKay Hochstetler log home

© 2010 Patriot Log Home Builders

The Wallace Hochstetler home in North Dakota

The very much appreciated tradition started by Patriot log home builders of having the home owner be video taped while setting the first log of the log stack is shown here with Sue Wallace. She sure does a great job. This is harder than it what she makes it look.

and here we have the progress of the first day setting the log stack. I am with my son and nephew, it is a family affair. Note the high winds and location. we were anxious to start the job as soon as we could to avoid the harsh winters and wind chill of the state.



you can veiw many more viedos at my channel at youtube here

Ward Log home ROOF PURLINS

over 30 foot long roof purlins in a WARD LOG HOME



Work in process by PATRIOT LOG HOME BUILDERS
This is a picture of the inside of the home gable cathedral round top windows , I think it is very impressive before the windows have been installed. I will have an inside picture to see with windows installed soon.


We are nearly finished with the Sandwich Illinois Ward log home. Here are a few of my favorite pictures of what we have done thus far. Note the structural roof purlins that as you can see are very decorative and really give this log home distinction. Now in this picture, we see the outside view of the same interior roof purlins but they extend out of the gable end and continue as part of the soffit. Wow doesn't this look impressive?

Beautiful design!!!!


here is a video of myself and Jeremy putting up gable roof purlins

WARD cedar log home

These are photos of a WARD cedar log custom LOG HOME that I have built in the spring/summer of 2010, I am not quite finished yet with it, I will be doing the staining and caulking after I get back from building in North Carolina.


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Restoration of a 100 year log cabin

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An old home was found covered in siding ,when it was taken off, this lovely 100 year old plus log cabin was hidden beneath. Note the charming old world chinking. Weston Building and Restoration owned by Jeff Thompson and Bruce Westburg asked me to help in the process of putting on the roof. I really enjoyed helping on this project.

They took the cabin down and moved it to a new location. The interior was finished off with wood floors, tile, new windows and doors, and as you can see it is charming. Built for a lawyer and Doctor who needed extra space for their office and art studio, one can see how converting , recycling and preserving our heritage can be done with hard skilled work .

Golden Eagle Log Home

This is a home that I build in Wisconsin for GOLDEN EAGLE in 2003 during the winter months. Yes a log home can be built in the winter. Golden Eagle is based out of Wisconsin and what distinguishes them from many other log home companies if that they offer a service of One Stop Shop. To visit there web site click on Goldeneagle

Partiot Log Home Builders recomends Homeowners purchase from Orginal Log Cabin Home for quality, fair price and smooth building process

This is a Log Home Company that I highly recommend. Why? There are no surprises. Other log companies can intentionally or unintentionally mislead the buyer. In my years of building,(twenty years plus) I have seen far too many homeowners disheartened during the building process, when it should be joyful and rewarding.

For instance, the homeowner often thinks that they have purchased all the material necessary to build their log home, when in fact , they did not. I suggest that you ask many question's and have your builder look over the material list when you are being sold a "complete kit".

As a builder, for many other companies , I would find myself, far too often, short on materials. This costs precious time, it both delays our building and puts your move in date, off. In addition, it inflicts an unnecessary additional strain on the homeowner, for he is often told to purchase and deliver the materials at his cost and wait for the reimbursement from the company. Most homeowners work full time, or are out of state during the building phase. If a general contractor is on board, the homeowner might be charged for his time to take care of the material shortage. I believe that all the material, if not a bit more, should be delivered. I have seldom encountered material shortages with The Original Log Cabin Home company,as they send 10 % over what is required, in their packages. If something is overlooked, they respond quickly and efficiently.

Sales staff, either due to their lack of knowledge or their over zealous pursuit of closing the sale, often neglect to inform the purchaser of necessary elements to make the building process go smoothly. Remember, it begins with the sales representative. I have always found Original Log Cabin Homes staff, to be trustworthy, educated and works well with its builders.

It is important to point out, that I have no affiliation to any log home company. I am a independent builder who has built for many companies. As a result, I have the benefit of my experience to share with the public. I have seen how one company treats its homeowner, builder, how it responds to adversity and complaints from an outsiders prospective. Therefore, I am able to compare one log home company to another . I do not sell log homes, I build them.

I have seen poor quality materials delivered to my sites, where homeowners were sold windows, that I believe were below industry standards. Some gave the cheapest windows on the market. I advise you to ask what manufacturer windows you are receiving. I have seen windows that were warped and wouldn't even open. If homeowners didn't like it, they had to purchase a better quality product. Quality windows and doors are a must.

As a builder, I don't get surprises either from the Original Log Cabin Home company. Some companies force builders to build in methods that make no sense out in the field to the experienced builder. There designs are well engineered.

The log home company that I had the worst experience's with, is no longer in business. Others have failed as well, many that appeared reputable. Original Log Cabin Homes has stood the test of time, especially during the present economic woes. Because they have a good product, price, experienced and knowledgeable sales staff and a sense of obligation and ethical conduct toward their recommended builders and the homeowner.

I am happy to answer any questions for those considering purchasing a log home and give my opinion on what I experienced with a particular company. I am not here however to put down other companies. Remember, all the companies will claim that they are the best.

Remember, that once a log home is purchased you must also make a careful decision who builds it. DO NOT let a construction team who has not had experience with log homes build your home. Do not let a stick frame builder attempt to make your dream come true. Yes, the price will be cheaper. Do not let your home be there Guinea pig. Building a log home is a specialized trade, requiring different tools, methods and expertise.