There are a lot of things to keep track of when building a new home. Listed below are just some of the many parts of your log home that need to be addressed before you can move in.

Silver Creek Log Homes can assist you with many of these items. Depending on the location, size, and scope or your project, you may hire us to handle them, or do them yourself. You can also sub out to individual subcontractors, or hire a general contractor to do them for you. Whichever way you choose, we are there to help.

The list below is to help give you an idea of the numerous areas that will need to be considered while planning your new home. Since homes vary in design and location, you may need to add some items to this list or scratch some items off.

• Survey of Property
• Permits
• Site Clearing
• Driveway to access home during building
• Excavation
• Foundation
• Drain Pipes for roof gutters
• Backfill
• Rough Grading
• Building of Log Home (see Materials List)
• Powerwashing of exterior log surface
• Application of Exterior Sealer to logs and log siding
• Application of Interior Sealer to logs
• Application of Caulk to corners and to exterior wall/soffit connection
• HVAC
  • Natural Gas / Propane hook-up
  • Furnace, Air Conditioning, and Duct Work
• Plumbing and Fixtures
  • Water - Drill Well or Public water supply hook-up
  • Water Softener or other treatment if necessary
  • Sewer or Septic hook-up
  • Rough Plumbing
  • Sinks, Showers, Toilets, etc.
• Wiring and Fixtures
  • Electric hook-up
  • Rough Wiring
  • Lights, Ceiling Fans, etc.
  • Phone, Computer, Cable, Alarm wiring
  • Doorbells
• Interior Partition Wall Covering
  • Drywall, Paneling, Tongue and Groove, etc.
  • Paint, Stain, or Clear Sealer
• Interior Wall Finish and Insulation for gable end walls, doghouse dormers, shed dormer (if a part of your home)
  • Drywall, Paneling, Tongue and Groove, etc.
  • Paint, Stain, or Clear Sealer
• Interior Doors
• Interior Trim
• Cabinets and Countertops
  • Kitchen
  • Bath(s)
  • Utility Room
• Finish Floors
• Fireplace or Wood Stove
• Appliances
• Gutters
• Garage or other outbuildings
• Dumpster Fees
• Driveway
  • Stone
  • Concrete
  • Asphalt
• Landscaping
  • Final Grade
  • Grass
  • Trees / Shrubs
  • Pond / Pool