“For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” So said Isaac Newton in his 3rd Law of Motion. Newton’s law also applies to building a new home. The 3 primary opposing forces at work when building a new home are; – Cost, Quality and Time. This is called the CQT Triangle. Understanding the opposing forces of the CQT Triangle is critical when selecting the right builder to construct your new home; specifically when constructing log homes & timber homes where unique and specialized construction methods are required.

For example, if your primary concern is meeting an aggressive timeline for your new log home or timber home, then it’s more likely cost will increase. There is also the risk that the quality of home will be compromised in order to meet an aggressive timeline. Conversely, if the builder has a more flexible building schedule, it may allow him the time to achieve a higher standard of quality and more opportunity to better control costs.

However, if your primary concern is staying within a specified budget, accepting a more modest quality standard may be required.

Remember - “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction”

If you are unsure how to begin, look through our extensive floor plan section for some ideas, you might even find a home design you like. Changes can be applied to any of our designs, or you can describe your ideas to us and create a custom home design to suit your needs.