Typical Package Components

While every log home is customized for each client, the standard package materials are consistent. While options can be added, and components can be tailored to match the needs and desires of a customer, this is our list of standard log home package materials.

 

 

SOLID LOG WALLS

All logs are pre-cut, lettered, and numbered for placement in the walls and solid log gable ends, per plan. You may choose from several different styles of logs, including Interlocking Mortise and Tenon, Contemporary Square, Swedish Cope, or Dovetail corner styles.

 

INTERLOCK™ JOINERY SYSTEM

All log profiles except Swedish Cope feature the InterLock™ log joinery system designed exclusively for REAL LOG HOMES®. Swedish Cope corner styles combine precision pre-cutting with PVC Lockspline™, Norton Foam, and other effective materials to assure a precise fit. The following materials are provided with every standard model:

• Olympic OlyLog® or LogHog® fasteners per plan

• PVC Lockspline™ at all window and door openings, corners, and butt joints

• Norton Log Home Foam™ V-790 Gasket

• Sashco® Log Builder caulk

• Foam blocks and pre-installed corrugated fasteners to seal the baffle and channel at the corner

• Special milled framestock, pre-cut for accommodation around windows and doors that provides the connection to the ends of the logs at the openings

 

WINDOWS AND PATIO DOORS

Andersen® 400 Series Windows and Patio Doors are supplied with Terratone exterior, High Per formance (Low-E) glass, Terratone screens, stone hardware, and natural clear pine interior. Special colors, glazings, hardware, and wood grilles are available.

 

EXTERIOR DOORS

Therma-Tru® Fiber-Classic Doors are supplied pre-hung with stain-quality jambs and exterior casing. Insulated glazing, weather stripping, and a bronze anodized sill with adjustable oak strip are standard.

 

SIDING

Log siding to match the log wall is provided to cover the edge of the first floor under the first course of the log (except Swedish Cope).

• For the exterior of framed walls for dormers, per plan

• For the exteriors of  framed and trussed gable ends, per plan

• For interiors of framed gable ends in cathedral areas, per plan SKYLIGHTS VELUX® Roof Windows and Skylights are supplied per plan with tempered, L ow-E, insulated glazing (Type 75), EDL step flashing kits, and telescopic 6 ft. to 10 ft. manual control rod standard for venting units. Sunscreening accessories and electric control options are available.

 

FLOOR JOISTS

Pre-cut round log or timber joists, per plan, on 24" centers for upper floor systems, including pre-notching for assembly into the log wall and fasteners for the connections. Optional pre-cut 4X or 6X timbers are available for joists.

 

FLOOR GIRDERS

Pre-cut and notched heavy timber 12' by 12' girders to support interior ends of the joists are supplied, per plan.

 

ROOF RAFTERS

Pre-cut log or timber rafters, per plan, on 32" centers for gable roof systems, including pre-notching to connect over the log wall and ridge and fasteners for the connections. Gambrel-style roof system is standard with 4X timbers for rafters, purlins, collar ties, and ridge.

 

RIDGE BEAM

Glue-laminated ridge beams to support ends of rafters are supplied, per plan.  This beam allows the load to be carried by all four walls, yeilding more open and flexible floor plans.

 

INTERIOR POSTS

Interior posts are supplied to support upper floor girders and roof beams, per plan.

• Log or timber posts available in open, visual locations

• Square timbers where partially or fully obscured from view by interior partitions, cabinets, etc.

• Screwjacks at interior posts allow for adjustment as the log wall settles

 

PORCHES

Most log porches, per plan, are provided with pre-cut log rafters on 32" centers including fasteners for the connections. All porches include:

• Pre-cut log porch plates (matching the log style) to support porch rafters

• Full log porch posts to support the log plates

 

WOOD PRESERVATIVE

Tim-Bor®, an EPA-registered wood preservative that effectively inhibits insect attacks, mold, stain, and fungi, is used to treat native pine wall-log materials.

 

COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT

To facilitate the construction of your home, each package includes:

• 3 sets of blueprints of your REAL LOG HOMES® standard model or specially designed custom home using Computer- Aided Design (CAD) systems

• Easy-to-read assembly details

• Pre-cut log wall assembly instructions

• Complete list of materials included in the package

• Fully illustrated Construction Manual

• Four hours of complimentary technical assistance on the construction site by your Independent Representative 

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

The Standard Materials Package will vary depending on the features of a particular home or options selected by the customer. Certain of the components listed above are provided per plan; that is, only if they are specifically called for in your plan. See your REAL LOG HOMES® Independent Representative for details. Check with your Independent Representative for an explanation of the many available options for each design.