Thare are many variables to consider when it comes to choosing a building site. Based on info given, assuming 1" taper per 10 ft you tips that will be less than 9" on a 35' log. My brother lives in Omaha NE, I have been out his place in the winter a few times, It gets pretty cold there. So if you are looking at simular temps, personaly I would be searching for logs that can provide more thermal mass than those.  One thing you will have to consider is what it would cost you to purchase property with "harvestable Timber", VS buying property that doesn't have Those tall stright trees and purchasing logs seperatly. In my area timber property comes at a super premium price, The cannot justify the extra expence from a return on your dollar standpoint. The class goes into great detail on things to look for when choosing property. Not to mention the resources you will have accsess to after the class. Best money I ever spent.

Stu

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I bought my land before I took the class because I found what I thought was the perfect land for me. It had what I wanted: beauty, quiet and water. If you go see this property and you love it, why not buy it? My only advice would be to make sure the price reflects TODAY'S market and that it's where you really want to be.

It sounds wonderful to me. Good luck.

Frances

Where in SW KY? I'm in Glasgow. I could actually come out and look at the trees and give you some advice if you aren't too far away. If you like the property, buy it. If the trees don't work, well, shoot. I guess you'll just have to make do with 40 wooded acres....

Thanks to everyone that has replied. I may not buy it but if Basil were to come out with me--THAT WOULD BE PERFECT! Did I hint at that hard enough? :-) I could make it worth your while--Beer, food, I have no Idea if your house is done but if not a helper when I move out there. Did I mention I'm an RN--I only work 3 days a week--12hr shifts--4 days off every week --think of all that extra help. Oh ya 6'1" 220lbs here--I LAUGH at hard work----well, smerk anyway.
Tom

Basil,

My wife is from Glasgow and we're thinking of building a log home outside of Louisville. If you get a chance, email me at fossten@yahoo.com, I'd appreciate a chance to pick your brain.

David S.

Hey, keep up with me-It's about an hour drive or a little more from here. It'll be nice to get out of the house-

Fossten- the guy that shingled my house took the class and is now preparing to build outside Louisville himself. He occasionally shows up around here. His name (and screen name) is will dye. You guys should hook up-

Basil,
I'm heading to MO for 4 nights then off to KY. I will be at the Energy Lake campground in LBL from the 12th through the 20th. Email me if you want to hook up and get out of the house.
Tom

270 678 5427

I'll be out of town until saturday night, get in touch after that and we'll see what we can put together.

Well my vacation sucked,
It rained every day and was hot as hell. The property in Kentucky was junk tree wise. The ice storm had taken out almost all the pines or broke them in half.
The up side is that I found an area in MO that looks very nice even though the name is a little strange--Licking, MO. Beautiful area, half way from my family and hers---now gotta get to a class and build one of these things there.
Tom

I was hoping to start around that time too, but it's looking like I will be delayed a bit. Give me a yell and I will help out. I have seen alot of good deals down there, but I just didn't want to have to drive an hour to get to work in Louisville. My number is 502-299-6233.

Will

Hey Will, if you need some free labor contact me via email at fossten@yahoo.com. I live in Louisville (Bashford Manor) and just finished the June class. I'm looking for some experience and can do whatever you need.