WARD CEDAR Log home

patriot log home builders working on a WARD log home QUALITY HOMES AT A GREAT PRICE

second floor and purlin roof

My self Mike HOmpertz, son Mike Hompertz Jr. nephew, Jeremy Sinur and my brother Steve Hompertz, all together once again to build in Sandwich Illinois. It was really good for us all to work together again.

WARD Cedar log home begining phase LOG STACK

Check out the quality of a cedar log home. this is the log home company that the home owners choose to build in Illinois.

"Ward Cedar Log Homes is America's first log home manufacturer. Since 1923, Ward has been creating the finest custom Northern White Cedar log homes, cabins and commercial buildings. From large, luxurious homes to small vacation retreats, Ward Cedar Log Homes has manufactured more than 10,000 residential structures across the United States and throughout the world. "

sub floor was laid, and after two days this is the progress that PATRIOT LOG HOME BUILDERS made on the log stack



Now take a look a see how far we got after just one day, this is the thrid day of the log stack

Building a WARD LOG HOME. Why a fork truck is needed

Two large semi trucks delivered the ward home package of a 2400 square foot custom log home. Another semi will be coming with the windows, doors and tongue and groove on May 26 2010. A large fork lift is required to unload all the materials, as you can see. The homeowner needs always to supply a lift to unload the material ,it can cost up to $500.00 per day, which includes delivery and pickup. However, it is not uncommon that there are multiple delivery's of material and the homeowner would be required to purchase another day or spend $1000.00 for 2 days. On the other hand, a lift can be obtained for an average of $700 per week or $2500-$3500.00 per month depending on the area.

It is highly advisable , and to obtain my services it is mandatory , for the homeowner to pay an additional $1500.00 for a lift for the duration of my services, or for the dry in phase of construction .

The lift is staying on the job site for PATRIOT LOG HOME BUILDERS to use. This is mandatory for safety, due to the weight and height needed to put up the large and very heavy beams. It is more efficient plus it keeps the product cleaner. I have been on sites where the logs, without a lift, had to be dragged, often threw mud, gravel and other debris, and they can get damaged and lose aesthetics .

Some beams are very heavy up to 1500 pounds for just one. I require a fork lift on all my jobs. It is not hard to understand that using a forklift on heavy awkward beams is infinitely safer. I , as my homeowners, value the security of a safe job site. My son, Mike Hompetz is driving this lift, he has been my driver for several years. It does take skill and not just any one can get behind the wheel and drive safely, it is tough to navigate, it takes a certain feel and touch for the controls. Every machine is different.

A bob cat is used on some job sites as on this site to back
fill and for landscaping.

One of a series of Interview with LOG HOME BUILDING INFORAMTION

LOG HOME BUILDING INFORAMTION with Catherine Reinke interviews

MIKE HOMPERTZ of
Patriot Log Home Builders

Mike Hompertz, who has built for over 20 years discusses Hosteler as one of his favorite companies to build for and why he favors the "built up roof system". verses the rafter system.

PROMOTION; Offering FREE STAINING when you hire Patriot Log Home builders to build your log home this spring a $3000 plus value.

The benefits of choosing a log home specialist to build your log home over a stick framer. The log home builder can circumvent problems, has the proper tools...

Heavy equipment is often necessary.

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 .