LOG PACKAGE
The following are the standard components of our log package. Most of these elements are customizable.
STRUCTURAL FULL LOG WALLS:
Exterior Walls Premium high altitude standing dead western white wood with hand drawn knife finish - typical (in diameters of 8"-24")
Interior Walls
Gables Full Log
Dormers Full Log
Door/Window Bucks Pre-cut to size with metal splines attached
Posts Full Log
Cedar Trees Large diameter natural trees for "Glass Forest" arch. detail
Penetreat Log Treatment To help protect logs from rot, mold, mildew, fungus and insects
Flats Sawn flats to facilitate installation of decking
Lag Bolts/Washers Galvanized 1/2" diameter with (2) 1/2" washers per bolt - 24" o.c.
Foam Tape Insulation 3/8" x 3/8" closed cell, sticky back (2 strips per course of log)
Drift Pins Galvanized pipe
Thru Bolts 3/4" diameter, full height of log wall - per engineer
Lag Bolts/Washers @ Notches Galvanized 1/2" diameter with (2) 1/2" washers per screw
Caulking Sashco Log Builder
STRUCTURAL LOG LOFT: 
Stair System Pre-notched full log stringers with half log treads
Loft Joists Full round log with top flat to accept T&G decking
Loft Joist Beams Full round log to support loft joists
Posts Full round log, saddle notch top, flat sides when necessary
Flats Sawn flats to facilitate installation of decking
Pre-crafting Handcrafting at our facility prior to shipping
STRUCTURAL LOG ROOF: 
Ridge Purlins Full round tamarack log - hand peeled
Intermediate Purlins Full round tamarack log - hand peeled
Valley Logs Full round tamarack log - hand peeled
Posts Full round tamarack log - hand peeled
Steel Connectors As required for structural integrity
Trusses Fully engineered, free span, pre-assembled, full log
Flats Sawn flats to facilitate installation of decking
Pre-crafting Handcrafting at our facility prior to shipping
STRUCTURAL LOG PORCH:
Beams Full round log
Posts Full round log with saddle notch top
Rafters Full round log notched to fit log beam
Flats Sawn flats to facilitate installation of decking
Pre-crafting Handcrafting at our facility prior to shipping

DRY SHELL PACKAGE
In addition to the elements in the log package, the following are components of our standard weather-tight, or dry, shell package. Most of these items are also customizable.

WINDOWS:
Windows Solid wood, VG Douglas Fir, thermal pane, low "e" glass by Loewen
Skylights By Velux
DOORS:
Exterior Doors Solid wood; Douglas Fir, Knotty Pine or Alder
Interior Doors Solid wood; Knotty Pine or Alder
Closet Doors Solid wood; Knotty Pine or Alder
ROOF FRAMING SYSTEM (Lifetime "R42"):
Heavy Structural Decking 3 x 8 "Premium Deck" dbl, T&G, kiln dried to 12% m.c.
Vapor Barrier 30# roof felt
Insulation 9 1/4" "Insulspan" eps foam panels with factory glued sheeting
Sub-fascia Versa-rim
Full Dimension Fascia 2 x 6 1/2 x 10 resawn western red cedar, appearance grade
Porch Framing 9 1/4" BCIs, sheathing, blocking in unheated areas

OTHER OPTIONAL MATERIALS
The following items are additional options for the "Ultimate Customization" of your Edgewood log home.

DECK:
Rim & Deck Joist 2 x 8 Fir/Larch, #2 & BTR
Joist Hangers For installation of deck joists (by Simpson)
Decking 2 x 6 Cedar
Deck Stairs 2 x 12 stringers, Cedar decking
Log Deck Posts Full Log
LOG RAILING (Custom railing as per plan):
Deck Complete handcrafted full log railing system of Lodgepole Pine or Cedar; posts and rails are pre-drilled.
Balcony
Loft
Stair
MAIN FLOOR SYSTEM (Heavy beam, framing and sub-floor):
Treated Sill Plate Pressure treated 2 x 8
Foam Sill Sealer For use under treated plate and starter logs
Solid Blocking 11 7/8" "BCI", 16" on center
Floor Joist 11 7/8" "BCI", 16" on center
Floor Joist Beam per engineering
Joist Hangers For connection of floor joists to flush beams (where necessary)
Bridging Stiffening between floor joists, for spans over 12'
Subfloor 23/32" T&G "Edge Gold" by Weyerhaeuser
Subfloor Adhesive Applied to top of floor joist to help eliminate floor squeak
MISCELLANEOUS:
Chinking and Backer Rod For finishing full round log walls
Interior Framing Fir/Larch #2 & BTR
Gable & Dormer Framing Fir/Larch #2 & BTR
Insulation Fiberglass
Sheathing 7/16" O.S.B.
Vapor Barrier Tyvek house wrap or equivalent
Siding 1/2 log siding finished by hand with draw knife or Pine/Cedar panelling
Window and Door Trim 1 x 4 resawn western red cedar to match facsia exterior, pine interior
Exterior Log Finish By Sashco - 2 part system of Cascade and Capture
Interior Log Finish By Sashco - Symphony clear interior
Mantle Custom log mantle
Loft Decking 3 x 8 "Premium Deck" DBL, T&G, kild dried to 12% m.c.

 

 

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