Log and Timber Home Specialist
Generally, we provide the log home superstructure customized to include the materials specific to your home design. We specialize in the design build of the log work itself; this includes the log walls, log beams and log posts to support the log roof structure, the log floor joists to support the upstairs floor, a log staircase and handrail if required, and related hardware. However, we can assist with arranging for additional materials you may require in the finishing of your home such as: dimensional lumber, stain, windows, doors and cabinets. The following list is typical of what you could expect in your package:
- design customization and complete blueprints
- accurate production dates and scheduling
- honest and exact log work costing before construction
- on-site re-assembly supervisor
- hand-peeled standard log walls of 12" - 14" diameter (larger is available)
- all logs will be full length with no wall log breaks
- all lateral grooves and corner notches scribed, fitted and lined with Sofrod gasket
- log walls with window and door openings cut out and key-ways pre-cut and supplied
- all log ridge poles, and log roof purlins cut to accept roof framing and wall slotting
- log posts for porches, entrance, breezeway etc., including steel settling jacks as required
- log trusses, structural and/or decorative
- all rough openings cut-out, notched back, flared and sanded
- pre-drilling and installation of plated steel 3/4" through-bolts with timber washers
- 1" diameter drift pins supplied and installed during re-erection as required
- all log components sprayed with non-toxic mildewcide to minimize moisture damage during shipping and erection
- dependable and ongoing construction consultation after the log shell delivery
The following items are optional, and will only be included in your package if you choose them:
- hand crafted log stairs including landings and log support posts
- hand-peeled mortise and tenon log handrails
...for more info see the "What's Included" pages for each style: Stacked Log Homes, Post and Beam and Timber Frame