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Old 01-24-2020, 09:18 AM   #20
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Originally Posted by jazzman View Post
Post and beam is a challenge for contractors. They hate them because everything is a little different. Plumbing and electrical is a challenge if you have 2 floors. The posts shrink and mess up floors and walls. Benson is a good choice but probably $250+ per square foot.
Yes! Same with log homes too! Very challenging to the un-initiated...ask me how I know!
Usually no shrinkage though with kiln dried logs.
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