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Logs and Hardware System
Wall Logs:
All the Kiln Dried, Eastern White Pine Logs needed for the 1st story
exterior walls. All logs are independently graded to the highest
building standards. Each log is machine planed, uniformly milled,
visually inspected and hand sorted to
maximize quality. Full logs provide superior energy efficiency for
exterior walls.
Log Plate:
All the graded 2" x 4",
2" x 6" or 2" x 8" #2 or better lumber for the starter plate. This
enables the logs to be fastened to a solid continuous surface. This
plate will help in leveling and squaring your log walls.
Engineered Log Fasteners: (OLYLOG by OMG )
All the tempered and
coated, engineered log fasteners needed for fastening all logs @ 18"
on center. These engineered log fasteners require no pre-drilling
and countersink themselves; therefore reducing construction time.
Installation bits are included.
Log Home Caulking: (LOG BUILDER by SASHCO )
All the special tan
colored caulking needed for stacking the logs. Large, 30 ounce tubes
reduce construction time. Log Builder caulk is guaranteed to stay
flexible for 20 years. Specially formulated as a log home sealant,
it is used on the top of all logs, at corner joints and butt joints.
Hardwood Dowels:
All the 7/8" Hardwood
Dowels needed for the corner joints and butt joints. Combined with
caulk, these dowels provide a perfect seal to prevent weather from
entering your home.
Foam Insulation Gasket: (by
EMSEAL)
All the 3/8"x1/2" Asphalt
Impregnated foam gasket needed for stacking the logs. The gasket is
placed on top of the log to provide excellent sealing. EMSEAL gasket
is decay resistant, insect resistant and waterproof.
After installation, this gasket swells and
totally eliminates any possibility of water and air infiltration
1ST STORY
SUB-FLOOR SYSTEM
Girders: ( Support Beams )
All the graded 2" x 12",
#2 or better lumber ( crawlspace ) or Engineered LVLs ( basement )
needed to support the floor joists.
Sill Plate:
All the graded 2" x 8", pressure-treated #2 or better lumber for the
top run of the foundation wall. This keeps moisture in the
foundation walls from reaching the floor joists.
Rim Joist:
All the graded 2" x 10",
#2 or better lumber needed for the perimeter of the subfloor.
Floor Joist, 1st Story:
All the graded 2" x 10",
#2 or better lumber for the floor joists spaced at 16" on center to
ensure a strong, firm subfloor.
Blocking:
All the
graded 2" x 10", #2 or better lumber placed under log walls that run
parallel with floor joists.
Blocking adds strength to
the floor system and adds support to the log wall.
Subfloor Decking, 1st
Story:
All the 3/4" tongue and
groove premium grade subfloor underlayment. These 4' x 8' sheets
carry a 50 - year limited warranty against
delamination and swelling from water for superior performance.
Bridging:
All the light tension,
metal bridging needed for the floor joists at 16" on center. This
keeps the bottom
of the floor joists from deflecting thus preventing floor
sag.
2ND STORY
SUB-FLOOR SYSTEM
Floor Joist, 2nd Story:
All the graded 2" x 10",
#2 or better lumber for the floor joists spaced at 16" on center to
ensure a strong, firm subfloor.
Subfloor Decking, 2nd
Story:
All the 3/4" tongue and
groove premium grade subfloor underlayment. These 4' x 8' sheets
carry a 50 - year limited warranty against delamination and swelling
from water for superior performance.
Bridging:
All the light tension,
metal bridging needed for the floor joists at 16" on center. This
keeps the bottom of the floor joists from deflecting thus preventing
floor sag.
Subfloor Adhesive:
All the large, 30oz.
premium adhesive needed to glue subfloor decking to floor joists.
This helps prevent the
subfloor decking from squeaking.
INTERIOR FRAMING SYSTEM
Interior walls:
All the graded 2" x 4",
#2 or better lumber for the interior framing studs and plates at 16"
on center.
These are used for the
load bearing and the partition walls.
Plumbing walls:
All the graded 2" x 6",
#2 or better lumber for the framing studs and plates at 16" on
center for the plumbing walls.
Gusset Studs:
All the 2" x 4", #2 or
better lumber used in conjunction with the provided LOG HOG ( by OMG
) screws.
These components are used
to fasten the interior framed walls to the exterior log walls where
specified per design.
Headers:
All the graded 2" x 10",
#2 or better lumber for interior headers above all interior doors in
load bearing walls.
Ceiling Joists:
All the graded 2" x 6",
2" x 8" or 2" x 10", #2 and better lumber for 2nd story ceiling
joists at 16" on center.
Rough Stair Framing:
All the graded 2" x 12", #2 or better lumber for
the stringers and treads to frame the stair system ( s ).
EXTERIOR FRAMING SYSTEM
Gable & Dormer Framing:
All the graded 2" x 4",
#2 or better lumber for the exterior framing studs and plates at 16"
on center.
All the graded 2" x 10",
#2 or better lumber for the window and door headers.
Sheathing:
All the 7/16" OSB 4' x 8'
sheets of wall sheathing needed to cover the exterior framing.
This wood sheathing
provides maximum wall stability.
Weather Seal:
All the exterior
housewrap needed to provide protection from wind, rain and moisture.
ROOF SYSTEM
Ridge Beams:
All the graded 2" x 12",
#2 or better lumber and / or engineered LVL ridge beams for the main
roof system.
All the graded 2" x 8",
#2 or better lumber for the ridge beams for all doghouse dormers. (
if applicable per design )
House Rafters:
All the graded 2" x 10",
#2 or better lumber for the rafters, spaced at 16" on center, for
the main roof system.
Dormer Rafters: ( if applicable per design )
All the graded 2" x 8",
#2 or better lumber for the rafters spaced at 16" on center for all
shed dormers.
All the graded 2" x 6",
#2 or better lumber for the rafters spaced at 16" on center for all
doghouse dormers.
Bay Window Rafters: ( if applicable per design )
All the graded 2" x 6",
#2 or better lumber for the rafters spaced at 16" on center for all
bay window roof systems.
Trusses:
All the graded,
engineered roof trusses spaced at 16" on center is standard on one
story models.
( and where applicable on
other designs )
Roof Decking:
All the 7/16" OSB 4' x 8'
sheets of roof decking needed to cover the roof system.
* 1/2" CDX plywood may be substituted at no
additional charge!
Felt:
All the 15 lb roofing
felt needed for the main roof system, the shed dormers and all
doghouse dormers.
* 30 lb. may be
substituted at no additional charge for metal roof applications.
EAVE AND OVERHANG SYSTEM
Lookouts:
All the graded 2" x 4",
#2 or better lumber to provide support for 16" overhangs.
The overhangs provide
added protection for the exterior walls.
Sub-fascia:
All the graded 2" x 4",
and 2" x 6", #2 or better lumber for all the sub-fascia of the
overhangs.
Fascia:
All the graded 1" x 8",
#2 or better lumber to finish the eaves and overhangs.
Soffit:
All the 3/8" BC graded
plywood 4' x 8' sheets needed to finish the underside of the eaves
and overhangs.
PORCH FLOOR SYSTEM
Rim Joists:
All the graded 2" x 10",
#2 or better pressure treated lumber needed for the perimeter of the
porch.
Floor Joists:
All the graded 2" x 8",
#2 or better pressure treated lumber for the floor joists spaced at
16" on center to provide a strong porch floor.
Ledger:
All the graded 2" x 2",
#2 or better pressure treated lumber for the ledger to support the
floor joists.
Flooring:
All the graded 5/4" x 6",
#2 or better pressure treated, bull - nosed decking for the finished
floor.
Note: 6" x 6", Pressure Treated Support Posts are
Not Included ( Post Length is Site Specific )
PORCH ROOF SYSTEM
Post:
All the 6" x 6", Eastern
White Pine Porch Post needed to support the porch header beam ( s ).
These machine planed
timbers match your log wall material.
Header Beam (Rack):
All the 6" x 8" Eastern
White Pine Header Beams needed to support the porch rafters.
These machine planed
timbers match your log wall material.
Rafters:
All the graded 2" x 8",
#2 or better lumber for the rafters, spaced at 16" on center, for
the porch roof.
Roof Decking:
All the 7/16" OSB, 4' x
8' sheets of roof decking needed to cover the rafters of the porch
system.
* 1/2" CDX plywood may be substituted at no
additional charge.
Felt:
All the 15 lb roofing
felt needed for the porch roof system.
* 30 lb felt may be
substituted at no additional charge for metal roof applications.
WINDOWS
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All the Dual-Pane,
Insulated, Double-Hung, Classic Tilt MW Brand Wood Windows. These
windows are
crafted from
preservative-treated wood to repel water. Clear, stain grade pine
frames make this window sturdy
and durable.
Compression balance system for simple tilt in
cleaning of the exterior glass is standard. Foam
filled weather stripping
on sashes make for air tight performance and smooth operation.
Bronzetone locks
and beige jamb liners are
standard to match any stains.
The 5/8" dual-pane clear glass provides excellent
insulation values. A 20
year MW manufacturer's limited warranty covers each window.
Note: Fixed Glass Units are Not Included.
EXTERIOR DOORS
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selection of Doors
All the pre-hung 3' 0" x
6' 8" Six Panel, Pre-Primed, Steel, Thermo-Insulated door units.
( if applicable per design )
All the pre-hung 6' 0" x
6' 8" Full View, Pre-Primed, Steel, Thermo-Insulated patio door
units.
( if applicable per design ). The 5/8" dual-pane clear glass
provides excellent insulation values.
Each door comes standard with the following:
Brass Tone Hinges for a long lasting solid appearance.
Premium Weather Strip, Door Sweep and Threshold for a great
insulating seal against water and air infiltration.
Double Bored to accept lockset and deadbolt.
Pre-Primed Jambs and Exterior Brickmould Trim that is ready to
accept solid stain or paint.
A 10 year manufacturer's limited warranty.
WINDOWS AND DOOR BUCKS
All the graded 2" x 6" or 2" x 8", #2 or better lumber needed to
frame the window and door openings in the log walls.
This provides stability and helps to seal the openings.
EXTERIOR WINDOW AND DOOR TRIM
All the graded 1" x 6", #2 or better lumber needed to trim out the
exterior of the windows and doors.
CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
A comprehensive construction manual is provided to give you details
and instructions on constructing your
subfloor, logs and roof system.
The information contained in the construction manual, along with
your final blueprints, will guide you through the building
process of your log home.
BLUEPRINTS
You will receive three (3) full sets of construction blueprints for
your home. These include your foundation plan,
framing plan, exterior
elevations, electrical, cross sections, and roof systems. All plans
are drawn to meet
International Building Code standards.
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