Reliable, Solid Products

Our material packages include a mix of high quality, graded Lodge Pole Pine and Douglas Fir. Utilizing an unclaimed natural resource, our logs are harvested from dead standing timber and have dried on the stump, naturally.

As opposed to their kiln dried counterparts, our logs have a much lower moisture content which minimizes post construction shrinkage.

Dead standing timber is a very cost effective product. With Contemporary Log Homes you deal directly with the provider, eliminating any costs or fees associated with a distributor or middle-man. Ultimately, our log homes are a better value and simply cost less.

In our standard Lodge-Pole Pine log we have the following sizes available: 7", 8", 9", 10" and 12".

Redwood & Cedar as well as other wood species are available.

Milling Options

Our standard packages include 7" diameter logs with a Swedish Cope milling option. Over the years we’ve found the Swedish Cope has proven to be our most popular log style. Additionally, this type of joinery will retain a solid seal as well as minimize misalignment or movement of the logs during and after construction.

Available upon request, milling options include:

     Smooth, round, double tongue and grooved.
     Smooth, D-Shaped, double tongue and grooved.
     Natural, pre-fitted and hand-hewn.		 Easy Construction

Many people choose to build or help build their own log home because log construction is readily understood by the layman (one log laid on top of another). We provide you with the information in our construction manual on how to "do-it-yourself". Not only is this an attractive option for the handyman, but can greatly reduce the total costs of building.

Our method of wall construction includes provisions for ½" threaded rods bolted at 3' intervals, continuous to the top of the wall, in all exterior walls. Coupled with structural adhesive between each log course, our log homes are exceptionally strong, sturdy buildings.

Partially Pre-Cut Logs

Our logs are lathed to proper diameter and given a Swedish Cope for fitting at the mill prior to shipping. All corner logs are notched for a perfect corner fit. After delivery to your site, the log will require some on-site end (butt) cutting by the crew as well as all dimensional lumber.

Build Green - Heat & Cool Using Less Energy

Solid log walls offer excellent resistance to the passage of heat. In fact, solid logs actually absorb heat and retain it. This is due to the cellular structure of logs. We use pine or spruce which contains millions of insulating air spaces created from the evaporation of sap and moisture in the drying of the logs. Because of the insulated air spaces, your home is refreshingly cool in the summer and easily heated in the winter.

A 28 week test was conducted by the National Bureau of Standards to determine the effects of thermal mass (the insulating effect of air trapped within a log) on a building's energy consumption. The tests, conducted in Washington, D.C. used six different homes, identical except for the exterior walls.

The research team found the log structure walls"...did exhibit a thermal mass effect and thus save significant amounts of energy....both in the summer cooling  season and the intermediate heating season,"

 

Download Log Home Energy Study in PDF Format

Solid log walls are natural insulators, store heat and don’t lose their coolness as quickly as frame construction. The natural R-value factors of the logs combined with thermal mass creates an insulation barrier that's warmer in cold weather and cooler in hot, clearly representing an energy-conserving feature in residential construction. Another plus for the solid wood homes: The R-factor (resistance to heat transfer through a material) of wood does not decrease as the material ages.

Aesthetics

Log Homes are beautiful homes, unique and down to earth - offer a cozy curb appeal and rustic. The fact is, log homes are versatile, adaptable and sturdy. Best of all, log homes are QUALITY homes. The workmanship and durability along with low maintenance costs help log homes keep their resale value. Log homes become more beautiful with age. Keeping this in mind, building a log home can become a profitable investment.

Standard Plans

Our standard plans cover a wide range in style and size, all with our unique signature for original perspective and floor plan efficiency. These plans are complete and available immediately with your signed contract and deposit.

 

With your material package purchase you’ll receive five (5) copies of your log home construction plans for your use in obtaining building permits, construction estimates and/or financing. Additional sets are available, as required, for a small fee.

Ultimately, most clients request some form of modification to our standard plans...which can range from simple movement of interior walls, to re-sizing and expanding additions. We’ll gladly revise any plan to your specification, however, in these cases it may take additional time to deliver the plans depending on the extent of the revisions requested. Interior plan revisions not affecting the structure are generally offered at no additional charge.

In the event client revisions require extensive modifications or the movement of structural walls, some fees could apply. Architectural fee estimates are provided for approval prior to any actual drawing begins. We will however, apply 50% of those fees toward your purchase of a Contemporary Log Home material package.