We offer three (3) systems of our standard log or hybrid packages: (1) Traditional, which is a 6″ x 12″ or 8″ x 12″ square log with a 4-inch chink gap between the logs; (2) Rustic, which is a 6 “x 12” /8 “x 12” square log with a Rustic beveled Top and Bottom edge with 2- or 4-inch chink gap; and (3) a Log-on-Log we call DovLoc, which is a 6 “x 12″ or 8″ x 12” square log that has a simulated chink groove on the exterior and “V” groove interior. There are no physical chink gaps between the log courses. Other timber sizes available upon request.
Flush or Extended dovetail Corners
- * 6″ x 12″ Perimeter Wall Logs
- * 6″ x 12″ Sill Logs
- * 6″ x 12″ Girder Beam (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 8″ Ceiling Beams 30″ O.C. (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 10″ or 6″ x 12″ Ridge Beam (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 8″ Roof Rafters (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 8″ Collar Tie Beams and Rafter Supports (where applicable)
- * 2″ x 8″ Nailor (where applicable)
- * 6″ x 8″ or 4″ x 6″ Top Plates (where applicable)
- * 4 x 8 bottom plates
- * 12″ Log Screws For Corners
- * 1/2″ x 22″ Log Alignment Rods
- * Elastomer-based Corner Sealant
- * 2″ x 6″ Window and Door Jambs
- * Metal Jamb Brackets
- * Structural Log Screws And Bolting Hardware for Rafter System (where applicable)
- * 2x Load Bearing Blocks
- 6″ x 6″ Porch Post
- 6″ x 6″ Porch Beam
- 4″ x 6″ Porch Angle Brackets
- 4″ x 6″ Porch End Struts
- 4″ x 6″ Porch Rafters
- Exterior Porch Settling Devices
- * 6″ x 6″ or “8 x 8″Girder and Ridge Support Post as Required
- * Interior Settling Devices
- 4″ x 10″ Fireplace Mantel & Brackets
- ALH Chinking System includes (2) layers of 2 inch EPS Insulation and a Flexible latex chinking material
- Home Owners Construction Manual
- Five (5) Set of Building Prints
* Installed by Appalachian Log & Timber Homes Erection crew
- 6 or more Courses of Logs
- 4 Inch Chink Space
Flush or Extended dovetail Corners
- * 6″ x 12″ Perimeter Wall Logs
- * 6″ x 12″ Sill Logs
- * 6″ x 12″ Girder Beam (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 8″ Ceiling Beams 30″ O.C. (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 10″ or 6″ x 12″ Ridge Beam (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 8″ Roof Rafters (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 8″ Collar Tie Beams and Rafter Supports (where applicable)
- * 2″ x 8″ Nailor (where applicable)
- * 6″ x 8″ or 4″ x 6″ Top Plates (where applicable)
- * 4 x 8 bottom plates
- * 12″ Log Screws For Corners
- * 1/2″ x 22″ Log Alignment Rods
- * Elastomer-based Corner Sealant
- * 2″ x 6″ Window and Door Jambs
- * Metal Jamb Brackets
- * Structural Log Screws And Bolting Hardware for Rafter System (where applicable)
- * Load Bearing Blocks
- 6″ x 6″ Porch Post
- 6″ x 6″Porch Beam
- 4″ x 6″ Porch Angle Brackets
- 4″ x 6″ Porch End Struts
- 4″ x 6″ Porch Rafters
- Exterior Porch Settling Devices
- * 6″ x 6″ or “8 x 8″Girder and Ridge Support Post as Required
- * Interior Settleing Devices
- 4″ x 10″ Fireplace Mantel & Brackets
- ALH Chinking System includes (2) layers of 2 inch EPS Insulation and a Flexible latex chinking material
- Home Owners Construction Manual
- Five (5) Set of Building Prints
* Installed by Appalachian Log & Timber Homes crews
- 7 or more Courses of Logs
- 2 or 4 Inch Chink Space
Extended Dovetail Corners
- * 6″ x 12″ Perimeter Wall Logs
- * 6″ x 12″ Girder Beam (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 8″ Ceiling Beams 30″ O.C. (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 10″ or 6″ x 12″ Ridge Beam (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 8″ Roof Rafters (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 8″ Collar Tie Beams and Rafter Supports (where applicable)
- * 2″ x 8″ Nailor(where applicable)
- * 10″ Corner Spikes
- * 12″ x 1/2″ Dia. Lag Screws and Washers 24 inch O.C.
- * Splines at Butt Joints
- * Butal 3/8 Sealant Tape
- * Corner Caulk
- * 2″ x 6″ Window and Door Jambs
- * Fastening Hardware for Rafter System (where applicable)
- 6″ x 6″ Porch Post
- 6″ x 6″ Porch Beam
- 4″ x 6″ Porch Angle Brackets
- 4″ x 6″ Porch Struts
- 4″ x 10″ Fireplace Mantel with Brackets
- 6″ x 6″ Support Post as Required
- 4″ x 6″ Porch Rafters
- ALH Chinking — 5 colors to choose from (material for chink groove)
- Homeowner Construction Guide
- Five (5) Sets of Ilustrative Blueprints
* Installed by Appalachian Log & Timber Homes Erection Crew
- 9 or more Courses of Logs
- Log-on-Log
We also offer an alternative to exterior logs we call Paneloc Hybrid, which are 2 “x 4″ or 2″ x6″ wide 4′ x 8′ insulated wall panels. These panels have a R-Value of R-21 for the 2″ x 4″ wide panel and R-24 for the 2″ x 6” wide panel. We offer a wide variety of siding products including log siding to place over the exterior of the walls to give the home that “rustic” look.
Extended Dovetail Corners
- * 2″ x 4″ or 2″ x 6″ Paneloc Exterior Walls and Panel Connection Screws
- * 1″ X 12″ or 2″ X 12″ Perimeter Walls Log Siding
- * 6″ x 12″ Girder Beam (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 8″ Ceiling Beams 30″ O.C. (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 10″ or 6″ x 12″ Ridge Beam (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 8″ Roof Rafters (where applicable)
- * 4″ x 8″ Collar Tie Beams and Rafter Supports (where applicable)
- * 2″ x 8″ Nailor(where applicable)
- * Wall Caulk
- * All Fastening Hardware For Timber second Floor And Roof System
- 6″ x 6″ Porch Post
- 6″ x 6″ Porch Beam
- 4″ x 6″ Porch Angle Brackets
- 4″ x 6″ Porch Struts
- 4″ x 10″ Fireplace Mantel with Brackets
- 6″ x 6″ Support Post as Required
- 4″ x 6″ Porch Rafters
- ALH Chinking Material (if applicable)(5 colors to choose from (material for chink groove)
- 1″ x 12″ V Groove Log Siding for Interior Sides of the Exterior Walls
- Installation Guide
- Five (5) Set Of Prints
* Installed By Appalachian Log & Timber Homes Erection Crew
- 2×4 or 2×6 studs @ 16 in. o.c.
- EPS insulation installed with wire trough
- Engineered wood headers
- 7/16 OSB ext. sheeting or Optional; 7/16 ZIP sheeting & tape