Prefab Builder Pluspuu Makes New and Improved Log Cabins Starting at $175K

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A decade ago, Markku Miettinen identified a problem with the classic log cabin. It kept out the cold, which was a must in his native Finland, but the elements warped the wood, fast. Miettinen founded prefab company Pluspuu to fill gaps in homebuilding in literal and figurative ways. His company’s column-and-beam structures are made from non-setting logs that fit together like a 3D puzzle, mitigating moisture with a natural seam.

There are currently a dozen different prefab options in the Pluspuu collection, which range in size from small cottages primarily meant for occasional recreation to multilevel escapes to live in year-round. We spoke with Miettinen to hear about how Pluspuu is continuing to build on its original idea.

What’s the idea behind Pluspuu?

Pluspuu houses are mainly built as leisure homes for customers who value design and quality. We mainly build our own models in Finland, which are modified according to the needs of the customer and the plot the prefab will inhabit. Our top seller is the Iniö series.

What does your base model cost and what does that pricing include?

The Iniö 100, part of a series, starts at approximately $175,000 in North America. Assembly, construction, and finishing costs vary widely based on the homeowner’s design choices and geography.