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What's Included in a
Stacked Log Shell Package
The Log Connection supplies a complete stacked log shell as shown at right, which includes all the log components and features listed below.
You will require a general contractor to finish your home to a "lock-up" or "turn-key" stage.
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Log Walls...(click an image to see larger)
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Design Customization &
Customization of the design, and complete blueprints (construction drawings) of your home
are included with your log shell purchase.Complete Blueprints   Anchor System
Installation of specially engineered anchor system  
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True Over-scribe Construction Techniques
Overscribing is a technique in which a slightly larger space is initially created between
the wall logs lateral groove than that of the corner notches. (also see the
Overscribing section)  Through Bolts
Pre-drill and install 3/4' diameter through-bolts with timber washers.
Through bolts fasten the entire wall together to provide structural resistance to wind, earthquake, and other non-gravity forces. |
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Log Walls
Handcrafted saddle notch Log Walls, with your choice of corner notching style.
Standard wall height is 10'-6'. Average wall log diameter 13' to 14'.  
Flatten logs
Pre-cut flats for electrical switch and outlet face plates.  Window and Door Openings Pre-cut and Beveled
All window and door openings are pre-cut and beveled (Note the spline cut for angle iron).  Interior Partition Slot Cuts
Interior partition slot cuts for interior framed walls
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Pre-drilling For Electrical
Wall logs are pre-drilled for electrical wire passages, switch boxes, and outlet boxes.
  Spline Cuts in Window and Door Openings
Spline cut window and door openings to accept supplied angle iron (Installed during delivery)
  Pinning & Bolting
Pinning & bolting of log ends around openings and panel walls as required to maintain structural integrity. |
Posts, Upper Floor, Roof...(click an image to see larger)
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Post Flats
Posts flattened and grooved to accept finish framing materials.  Screw Jacks
1" diameter Screw Jacks provided for all main floor log posts.
Screw jacks can be adjusted to maintain even settling of the log structure.
  Tuck Cuts
Tuck Cuts pre-made for interior finish framing materials in all log posts and beams.  |
Log Upper Floor System
Second floor system consists of double Douglas Fir log beams and single log floor joists   Log Roof System
Roof system consists of Douglas Fir round log roof beams and log roof purlins.   Roof Logs Pitch Cut
Roof logs are pitch cut flat for roof framing  |
Log Features...(click an image to see larger)
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Log Trusses
Most designs feature hand crafted log trusses in showplace locations.   Sanding
All knots, logging scars and exposed chain saw cuts sanded to smooth even finish  Log Staircase and Railing (optional)
Complete hand crafted staircase featuring log stringers, half-log treads,
solid timber landing (where applicable), and log guard railing.  |
Flattening Logs
Flats for installation of framing materials and second floor gable ends  Delivery Technical Advisor
A Log Connection Technical Advisor will accompany the log package and remain on site for the duration
of the log shell re-assembly.
After the re-assembly is complete, the Advisor will consult with your general contractor to ensure
a full understanding of the framing and finishing procedures and details necessary for a log home.Interior Log Railings (optional)
All interior guard and stairway railings of hand crafted log railing posts, upper and lower rails, and log pickets.  |
Miscellaneous
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Logs treated with protective anti-mildew/ fungicide deterrent
ILBA Standards
All log work conforms with the International Log Building Association standards
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Steel Requirements Supplied and Installed
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What's Not Included in the Log Shell Price?
Is the cost of transporting the log shell to my site included in the shell price?
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.
Do you offer turnkey services (General Contractors)?
No, The log Connection does not build the entire home. We provide the log shell package only, as listed above.
Is the fireplace included?
No, this is purchased locally
Can you supply the stone?
No, this is an extremely heavy product to transport. Shipping fees will exceed the product cost.
Do you do the foundation?
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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