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Click any thumbnail picture below for a larger
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Initial phases of
construction include site preparation, digging and pouring footings,
building the foundation and subfloor, and pouring basement and garage
floors.
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Most folks will build the
deck and porch floors at the same time they build the subfloor.
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A stem wall that is the
same height as the subfloor can be built around rooms with sunken floors,
like the garage pictured here. This
allows the first course of logs to be the same height throughout the home.
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Once the subfloor is
complete, log wall construction may be started.
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The
log walls should be kept plumb and square throughout assembly.
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The
8x8 D-log with butt-and-pass corner joinery is shown here. We offer saddle-notch corners as
well.
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The log wall system
includes pre-cut window, door and fireplace openings.
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The next step is to install
the second floor system heavy timber framing. We use the best – a No. 1 &
Better grade of Douglas Fir.
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The
main girder beams of the second floor system may be notched to accommodate
the joists, as shown here.
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This home has exposed
beam roof framing over one section and conventional truss framing over the
other. In the foreground of
this picture is the garage with conventional roof. The exposed beam roof
is in the background.
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The model
shown herein has two types of roof systems – an exposed heavy timber Roof and a
conventionally framed truss roof. In
this case, we use beams and 2x6 T&G around the perimeter
of the truss roof area and at the overhangs to make the conventional roof
portion look exactly like the heavy timber roof portion on the exterior of the
home.
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A closer look at the
heavy timber roof section.
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Another view of the
conventional truss roof with the doug fir beams and T&G around the
perimeter. This gives the home
a consistent look.
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The conventional truss roof
in this home package is over the garage area.
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The
other part of this home has the heavy timber exposed beam roof system.
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Another view of the two
different roof systems made to look the same from the exterior.
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We used exposed
beams and 2x6 T&G around the perimeter of the conventional roof.
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An
interior view of the timber roof.
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A view of the
second floor heavy timber girders with joists notched-in.
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Gable-Dormers are generally
built with 2x6 framing, rigid insulation or OSB, and matching log siding.
The roof of the gable dormer is
the same exposed beam roof system.
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The interior of the
gable-dormer roof system matches the main roof. The lines are striking.
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The conventional roof is on
the left, and the heavy timber roof is on the right. Insulation with the heavy timber
roof goes on top of the T&G decking. Insulation with the conventional roof goes inside, between the
trusses.
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The gable-dormer package
includes 2x6 framing, exterior sheathing and exterior siding.
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Options in finished roofing
are numerous. Here, a green
dimensional shingle is used.
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The inside of the home
features log walls and beautiful beam-work.
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Sky-lights are a nice
feature.
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Inside view of sky-light.
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Another interior view of
sky-lights.
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Finished roofing is on and
upstairs windows are installed.
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The rear view shows the
walk-out basement.
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The completed gable-dormer.
This customer used
board-and-batten siding and a medium colored stain.
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Ridge vents installed with
the finished roofing allow the ventilation feature of the heavy timber roof
system to function. The
conventional roof is also ventilated.
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After the logs have been
stained, installation of the downstairs windows gets underway.
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Logs have been stained and
windows installed.
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Collar tie attachment.
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Attic
trusses were used with this conventional roof to add a nice room over the
garage.
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Look at that beam-work.
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Optional cedar decking was
used.
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The chimney is ready for
manufactured stone.
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View of the front porch.
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Wrap around deck.
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Upstairs framing.
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The gable-dormer is
insulated and ready for interior wall covering. One may use 1x8 T&G or
sheetrock.
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Garage ceiling is up and
garage doors have been installed.
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Snow-blocking between
rafters is installed.
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1x8 T&G used to cover
inside of studwall on gable end above log walls.
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Preparing to install the
second floor T&G decking.
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Getting the interior
trim-work underway.
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Windows trimmed-out and
cabinets being installed in laundry room.
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Beautiful pine flooring.
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Ceramic tile and Jacuzzi
tub.
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Loft and stair railing
being installed.
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Pine floors in living room.
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Electrical Panel.
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Towering fireplace and
chimney using manufactured stone.
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Another view of fireplace.
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High-tech plumbing system.
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Drain
lines, heat and air ducts in crawl space.
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Front view of completed home.
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