Post and Beam Log Shell Package Includes:
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Design Customization &
Complete Blueprints
Customization of the design, and complete blueprints (construction drawings) of your home are included in the log shell price.
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Log Posts
Round log posts, typically 12 to 14 inch diameter.
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Erecting a Post and Beam Log Shell
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Foundation and main floor in place
 Main floor shell
log posts, upper floor log joists & beams
 Upper floor shell
log posts, roof log beams and purlins
 Infill framing
exterior walls, roof framing (not included in log shell package)
 Completed home
with wall and roof finishes (not included in log shell package)
Log Upper Floor System
Second floor system consists of double Douglas Fir log beams and single log floor joists
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Log Roof System
Roof system consists of Douglas Fir round log roof beams and log roof purlins.
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Log Trusses
Most designs feature hand crafted log trusses in showplace locations.
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Interior Log Railings
All interior guard and stairway railings of hand crafted log railing posts, upper and lower rails, and log pickets.
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Log Staircase and railing
(Included in homes with an upper floor.) Complete hand crafted staircase featuring log stringers, half-log treads, solid timber landing (where applicable), and log guard railing.
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Roof Logs Pitch Cut
Roof logs are pitch cut flat for roof framing
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Tuck cuts
Tuck Cuts pre-made for interior finish framing materials in all log posts and beams.
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Post Flats
Posts flattened and grooved to accept finish framing materials.
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Flattening Logs
Flats for installation of framing materials and second floor gable ends
Flat cut for framing Beam flattened for framing
Sanding
All knots, logging scars and exposed chain saw cuts sanded to smooth even finish
Sanding
Logs treated with protective anti-mildew/ fungicide deterrent
ILBA Standards
All log work conforms with the International Log Building Association standards
Steel Requirements Supplied and Installed
  • All lagging bolts & drift pins
  • Log truss bolts & hardware
 
What's Not Included in the Log Shell Price?

Q: Is the cost of transporting the log shell to my site included in the shell price?
A: No, the cost of shipping the log package by truck (or boat or rail) is not included in the shell price, as it varies hugely depending on the distance from our log yard to your building site. We can obtain an estimate once we know where your building site is located.

Q: Do you offer turnkey services (General Contractors)?
A: No, The log Connection does not build the entire home. We provide the log shell package only, as listed above.

Q: Is the fireplace included?
A: No, this is purchased locally

Q: Can you supply the stone?
A: No, this is an extremely heavy product to transport. Shipping fees will exceed the product cost.

Q: Do you do the foundation?
A: No, The Log Connection requires that the foundation and sub-floor be in place upon arrival of the log shell package.
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