Our standard log profiles include:

Square Log - Dovetail
   
  1. Precision milled double tongue & grooved Eastern Pine logs that have been kiln-dried to a moisture content of less than 18% (Square Logs are available in 6"x12" or 8"x12" logs.)

  2. Log wall starter plate with house wrap as moisture barrier.

  3. Open cell gasket to rebound with any log movement, preventing water and air penetration.

  4. Log wall screws placed every 24" to 36" in a staggered pattern.

  5. Wood dowels between all log wall joints to insure a good air-tight seal.

  6. Log builders caulk which expands and contracts to insure an air-tight seal.

  7. 2X rough opening buck for all exterior doors and windows.

  8. Chinking compound.



Profile of Square Log - Dovetail




6" X 12" Square Log

Square Log - Butt & Pass
   
  1. Precision milled double tongue & grooved Eastern Pine logs that have been kiln-dried to a moisture content of less than 18% (Square Logs are available in 6"x12" or 8"x12" logs.)

  2. Log wall starter plate with house wrap as moisture barrier.

  3. Open cell gasket to rebound with any log movement, preventing water and air penetration.

  4. Log wall screws placed every 24" to 36" in a staggered pattern.

  5. Wood dowels between all log wall joints to insure a good air-tight seal.

  6. Log builders caulk which expands and contracts to insure an air-tight seal.

  7. 2X rough opening buck for all exterior doors and windows.

  8. Chinking compound.



Profile of Square Log - Butt & Pass




6" X 12" Square Log

Milled D-Log
   
  1. Precision milled double tongue & grooved Eastern Pine logs that have been kiln-dried to a moisture content of less than 18% (Milled D-Logs are available in 6"x8" or 8"x8" logs.)

  2. Log wall starter plate with house wrap as moisture barrier.

  3. Open cell gasket to rebound with any log movement, preventing water and air penetration.

  4. Log wall screws placed every 24" to 36" in a staggered pattern.

  5. Wood dowels between all log wall joints to insure a good air-tight seal.

  6. Log builders caulk which expands and contracts to insure an air-tight seal.

  7. 2X rough opening buck for all exterior doors and windows.




Profile of Milled D-Log

6" X 8" D-Log
8" X 8" D-Log

Round Log
   
  1. Precision milled double tongue & grooved Eastern Pine logs that have been kiln-dried to a moisture content of less than 18% (Round Logs are available in 8"x8" or 10"x10" logs.)

  2. Log wall starter plate with house wrap as moisture barrier.

  3. Open cell gasket to rebound with any log movement, preventing water and air penetration.

  4. Log wall screws placed every 24" to 36" in a staggered pattern.

  5. Wood dowels between all log wall joints to insure a good air-tight seal.

  6. Log builders caulk which expands and contracts to insure an air-tight seal.

  7. 2X rough opening buck for all exterior doors and windows.



Profile of Round Log




8" X 8" Round Log

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