In conventional construction, the exterior walls are constructed of 2×6(s), OSB, and Tyvek, before log siding is installed to achieve the log home look. Conventional trusses are used for the roofing system and joists are installed between the first and second floors, which provides the internal and external raceways for electricity, plumbing, ductwork, etc., and allows for the use of fiberglass insulation throughout the entire home. The interior roof is finished with tongue and groove siding, as is the interior perimeter of the exterior walls, interior perimeter can be upgraded to log siding. The joists between the first and second stories will have 1″ tongue and groove pine flooring and 1″ tongue and groove ceilings.
In rustic construction, full logs are used to build the main floor of the home. Rustic logs or beams replace the trusses and serve as the support to the roof, which will be tongue and groove pine on the interior. Joists between the first and second floor are typically beams. 2″ tongue and groove pine is installed on top of the beams and becomes the ceiling for the first story and serves as the floor for the second story.
Available in Northern White Cedar, Western Red Cedar, and chemical-free White Pine.
