Site Access
Your Modular Log Home will be delivered to your location fully assembled and ready to use. These are large buildings and there must be adequate room for access by tractor-trailer.
Your driveway must be stoned in or free of all mud at time of delivery. Where your driveway is straight, we need an area approximately 2 feet wider than the width of the cabin and 14' 6" high. All turns must be cleared to provide sufficient room to maneuver. Your site must be clear of all trees, tree limbs, fences, obstacles, etc. within the access area.
If your Cabin is going on crushed stone or a concrete pad, your Cabin will be delivered with a special-built trailer similar to a rollback. The driver will back his rig onto the prepared pad, then tilt the trailer until the rear of the Cabin is resting on the pad. Then he will drive out from underneath the Cabin. There must be adequate room in front of the Cabin for the truck to pull straight out. This distance varies with the length of the building: approximately 85 feet to 150 feet; this will vary from one site to another.
If your Cabin is going on a crawl-space foundation or basement, you will need a crane area of at least 40 feet by 40 feet next to the foundation. This area must be completely clear overhead, including power lines and tree branches, and must be on a decently level grade.
Crushed Stone or Concrete Pad
Our 12' - 14' Recreational Cabins can go on crushed stone or a concrete pad. These buildings are all built on pressure treated 4" x 4" foundation skids.
When creating a stone pad, the area must be leveled and raised enough that no run off water will go under the Cabin. We recommend 4" - 6" of crushed stone, about 1' wider and 1' longer than the actual size of the Cabin. You may want to use crusher run stone because it packs down hard and will support the weight. Level your pad with a laser or tape a level to a straight 2" x 4" approximately 12' long. After your stones are leveled, pack it with a plate tamper or by driving your truck, skid loader, etc over it. Then recheck the pad to make sure it is level, add stones where needed, and pack the pad again.
For a concrete pad, use approximately 4" - 5" of reinforced concrete on top of 4" of clean crushed stone.
If your Cabin has plumbing in it, you will need an access pit. This pit allows your sewer and water to come in below frost level and gives you easy access to connect it. The location of this access varies with each floor plan.
Crawl Space Foundation or Basement
All Cabins can be placed on a crawl space foundation or even a full basement. We recommend this system for any Modular Cabins and it is a requirement on all certified homes.
These structures are built with 2" x 8" floor joists (2" x 10" on a 14 foot wide Cabin) and must be placed with a crane. Check your local crane service suppliers for prices. Check with a local contractor for constructing your foundation or basement. We will supply you with the dimensions when you are ready to begin.
Modular Log Home Prices
