Log Home Packages

a custom log home in Vermont

Shell Package

A shell package is everything you need to erect a weather-tight log home. The list below details what is included in a shell package.

Log Wall System

Logs

8" x 6", Hand Drawshaved, D-Profile, Northern White Cedar logs, naturally air-dryed 1 yr, Tounge & V-Groove system, pre-cut, lettered and numbered.

Assembly Prints

Easy-to-Read log assembly instructions w/ complete list of materials.

Windows

PELLA windows and screens. VELUX ventilating Skylights with flashing and headers.

Exterior Doors

PELLA exterior doors w/ lock set, screen, and wood grills.

Foam Gasket

Premium All-Weather gasket.

Caulking

Premium log wall caulking.

Screws

9" log wall assembly screws.

Spline

3/4" Cedar for joining all window/ door openings, and log-end joints.

Framing Stock

Pre-cut for assembly around doors and windows.

Exterior Trim

1" matched cedar boards for all exterior trim.

Miscellaneous

Sill Seal and Shim Shingles.

First Floor System

Floorplan

Fully Engineered Floorplan

Sub Floor

3/4" advantech sub floor

Second Floor System

Carrying Beams

8" x 12" S3S

Floor Joists

4" x 8", S3S or full log, 36" O.C.

Carrying Beams Posts

8" x 8", s4s or full log, cedar

Roof System

Rafters

Conventional rafters, round log rafters, or square timber roof structure

Truss Rafters

2' O.C.

Fly Rafters

2" x 10" S3S, round log fly rafters, or square timbers

Ridge Beam

4"x14" or 6"x14" spruce

Sheathing

5/8" osb T&G

Roofing Paper

Tri-Flex, Ice & Water Shield for valleys

Shingles

Cambridge 30 Yr. Warranty (Steel Optional)

Drip-Edge

8" standard

Soffit Vent

2" standard

Ridge Vent

Rolled Ridge Vent

Gable Overhang

1" TVG Cedar

Dormer Systems

Framing

2" x 6" Spruce or Cedar Log

Sheathing

1/2" CDX Plywood (Walls)

House Wrap

Typar

Siding

1" Board & Batten, 1" Tongue & V-Groove, or Log Siding

Dormer Roof System

Rafters, Sheathing, Roofing Paper, Shingles/Steel, and Drip-Edge included.

Porch & Deck Systems

Log Sills & Beams

Cedar S4S

Floor Joists

Pressure treated 16" O.C.

Decking

5/4" Eased-Edge Cedar

Posts

6" x 8", S3S or full-log, Cedar

Rafters

4" x 6", S3S or full-log, Spruce or Fir

Roof Sheathing

1" x 8" T&amg;VG pine

Ceiling

1" x 8" T&amg;VG pine

Porch Roof System

Shingles/Steel, Roofing Paper, and Drip-Edge included.

Complete Package

A complete package is everything in the shell package plus interior materials. The list below details what is included additionally in a complete package.

Interior Materials

Partition Stock

2" x 4"'s and 2" x 6"'s, Spruce

Walls & Ceilings

1" x 4", 1" x 5", or 1" x 6" TVG Cedar

Door & Window Casings

1" x4" & 1" x 6" Sq-Edge Cedar

Flooring (2nd Floor)

1 1/2" T&amg;VG lodge pole pine or 1 1/2" Russian spruce

Stair Systems

2" x 12" Spruce Stringers, 2" x 10" Pine Treads, 1" x 8" Pine Risers, or 1/2" log treads and stingers

Insulation

Spray foam insulation

Additional Information

1. These lists may differ for some designs.

2. Log Options -

  • 8" x 6" - Drawshaved - D-shape - Cedar
  • 8" x 6" - Milled - D-shape - Cedar
  • 8" x 6" - Milled - D-shape - Pine
  • 7" x 5" - Drawshaved - D-shape - Cedar
  • 7" x 5" - Milled - D-shape - Cedar
  • 7" x 5" - Milled - Round-shape - Cedar

3. We can customize, modify, or combine elements of these packages.


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