Focus on Custom Homebuilders: J & J Log Homes

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Next in our series of talented western Pennsylvania builders is a unique company that specializes in – you guessed it – log homes. You won’t find too many log homes in our region, but when you do, they are truly something special.

When you decide to build a log home, you need to make sure you choose a reputable and reliable builder that has the experience to build the home of your dreams. That’s where Jim and Joy Mulkern come in.

“We built our first log home in 2000 as a getaway, future retirement home, and a place to run our business,” says Jim Mulkern. “After this wonderful experience, we decided we wanted to build log homes and make a business of it.”

In 2002, the Mulkerns decided to join Jim Barna, changed careers, and became part of Jim Barna Log & Timber Homes. They did a tremendous amount of research before deciding whom they wanted to work with.

J & J Log Homes is the official name of the construction company that Jim and Joy own and operate. “J & J was an obvious choice of names,” says Joy Mulkern. “We wanted to choose a name that represented our hard work and dedication.” And of course, J & J Log Homes specializes in building quality Jim Barna homes.

In the competitive world of homebuilding, you need to do things that will make you stand out from the rest. At J & J Log Homes, they go the extra mile to make sure that everyone considering a log home knows what to expect.

“We offer open houses and seminars to our potential customers in this region,” said Jim. “We feel like the customers who choose us are like our partners. We want them to know exactly what to expect, and we take great pride in educating them in the log home buying and building process. We don’t want them to have any surprises.”

The Mulkerns have two models available for the Pittsburgh region. Both are beautiful, charming, and have a warm and cozy feel that makes you feel like you are at home the moment you walk through the front door. They use only the highest quality precut milled logs that are numbered and then assembled on the building site.

At J & J Log Homes, they practice what they preach. “We wouldn’t live in anything but a log home,” says Joy. “We simply love it. We enjoy everything – both inside and out – about our log home. We wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.” Their personal home of choice is a modified “Eagle Ridge.” It was constructed featuring 10-inch white pine logs, and it features three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, an office, and a finished basement. The home also has an interesting timber structural roof system featuring round rafters and beams.

Finding qualified log homebuilders can be a challenge. In the highly competitive world of home construction, you definitely want to choose a builder with a reputation for quality construction. You also want to make sure you like the builders’ personality. The Mulkerns got into general construction and contracting at the request of many customers.

Jim and Joy Mulkern take a lot of pride in their work. They choose only the finest craftsman to help them finish all aspects of the work involved in completing a log home. “We work with only the finest in the industry for all work, both inside and out,” says Jim. “Our craftsmen take great pride in a finished project that’s completed professionally and exactly to specification.”

Many homeowners choose to build a cozy family getaway with large window walls and beautiful fireplaces that make a wonderful focal point of the log homes. Modern log home designs typically feature open floor plans, vaulted ceilings, and basically any amenities that a client desires. “You want it, we can do it,” says Jim. “Many people think that just because it is a log home that we are limited on what we can do. It’s quite the contrary.”

J & J Log Homes is the type of builder that will do the job right the first time and take great pride in the amount of referrals they receive from happy people that they’ve built homes. They have helped make many lifelong dreams a reality. In fact, J & J has actually built over 50 homes in western Pennsylvania alone.

If you are interested in building a unique log home, give Jim or Joy a call today to arrange a tour or consultation. www.jandjloghomes.com