Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, most Premium cabins and homes minor modifications can be made . Floor plans can be modified, roof slopes increased or decreased, windows & doors added and walls can be increased in height by adding rows. Decorative garden sheds can not be modified as they are mass produced.

Garden sheds with 1 1/8” up to 1 5/8” thick logs are mass produced and include: treated floor beams, tongue & groove floorboards, precut numbered wall logs, windows, doors, hardware with keys, trims for windows and doors, base boards, precut gable ends, purlins (beams) tongue & groove roof boards, fascia trims.

Cabins & Homes with 2 ¾” thick logs are produced at order and include: precut numbered exterior and interior wall logs, exterior premium double glazed windows, doors, hardware with keys, trims, interior doors with hardware and trims, base boards, precut gable ends, purlins (beams) tongue & groove roof boards, fascia trims, threaded rods for junctions.

Yes. Kits can be engineered to meet the snow load, wind, and seismic requirements of your specific location, including the heavy snow conditions common throughout Idaho and the surrounding areas. Structural engineering documents are included with every kit to support your local permitting process. 

This depends on your city or county rather than the state as a whole. As a general guide:

- Small decorative sheds are sometimes exempt from permitting in unincorporated areas, though many counties still have size thresholds that trigger a permit requirement.

The softwood that we use has an R-Value of 1.4 to 1.6 per inch of thickness. A 70mm / 2 ¾” thick log is R 4.4.  To achieve the required R-value in the walls  for specific regions, the walls are lined with 2×4 or 2×6 studs and insulation is used between the studs. The combination of  the insulation R-value  and the log is higher than conventional construction and has some added comfort due to the lack of conductivity through the solid wood.

Caldera Log Kits is based in Island Park, Idaho. 

We accept wire transfers or “Letter of Credit” with 50% deposit at order and balance prior to shipping.

Every kit comes with a 5-year warranty from the ship date, covering seal failures in glass, hardware, splitting of wall logs, and any defective components that can't be used for assembly.

Yes! Smaller models can be done with minimal construction knowledge, there is virtually no cutting. Larger models have more components and take time to sort to determine the locations. No heavy equipment is required for assembly. Drawings show numbered components, drawings of each part, location, size and quantity. Reviewing plans in advance reduces onsite assembly time.

The first two rows are attached to a concrete slab or wood floor using anchors, screws or brackets.

TIP: Place a moisture barrier between the first row of logs and the foundation, for both concrete and wood sub-floors. Building supply retailers offer moisture barriers or asphalt shingles can be used. Flashing can also be used under the first row.