Introducing
The Most Complete
Log Package
BAR NONE.
Dear Friend:
We are pleased that you are considering Strongwood Log Home Company to provide materials for your
new log home. We are passionate about providing industry-leading service and only the highest quality
materials. Please contact your Strongwood representative immediately if you need additional service or
any additional clarification of this document. We will do everything in our power to make planning and
building your dream home an enjoyable experience.
This summary is based on Strongwood Log Home Company’s All-Inclusive Log Home Package. All
materials listed below will be provided in the quantities needed to build your home based on our detailed
Construction Documents. Please also note the Homeowner’s Responsibility Sheet at the end of this
document, which as a service lists items that must be purchased in addition to the Strongwood-provided
materials to complete your home.
Logs and Joinery
: Strongwood provides Completely Kiln-Dried Logs that are among the finest in our
industry. Wall logs are dried in a kiln on average for over 30 days at temperatures up to 170 degrees.
Larger diameter logs are dried even longer. Most importantly, we quality test moisture content to the core
of the logs to insure they are between 15% to 19% moisture content. This testing is done according to the
The National Association of Homebuilders Log Home Council Grading Program and quality stamped upon
passing by Timber Products Inspection. The end result is a log wall system that has virtually no settling,
shrinking, minimal checking/cracking, lower labor costs, and less maintenance.
Log Size & Style:
Strongwood offers a wide variety of log sizes and profiles, including Round logs,
Square logs, and even D-logs, which are round on the exterior and flat in the interior of the home. For
corner styles, we offer Saddle-Notch, Dovetail, Butt & Pass and Post corner systems. The profiles and
corner styles can be done with a wide variety of log profile, size and corner variations, which your
Strongwood representative can explain in detail.
Wall Log Insulation Kit:
Asphalt-Impregnated Foam Gasket, Energy Seal Sealant and Wood Dowels.
Fastener Kit:
11”, 13” & 15” Log Hog Screws as Required.
Check Kit:
Foam Backer Rod and Conceal Sealant.
Foundation / Lower Level:
Strongwood provides the design specifications for the foundation and
includes any necessary framing, posts, stairs and insulation. For finished basement interiors, Strongwood
provides log siding, tongue & groove paneling, doors, trim, bathroom fixtures, fireplace, interior and
exterior manufactured stone and other finish items as requested. Exterior finish generally includes
Strongwood-provided log siding, windows, doors, trim and stone per plan. Excavation, drain tile, footings,
concrete, drywall and flooring coverings are by others.
Main Floor:
The main floor is the heart of a Strongwood Log Home, constructed of full logs or log siding
per client preference from our wide selection of choices. Features include nine to ten foot ceilings, solid
wood posts and beams, cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, sinks, interior and exterior doors, windows, trim,
fireplace, stone, tongue & groove wall and ceiling paneling, conventional partition wall framing and I-joist
floor system with ¾” high performance OSB subfloor floor (specifications may vary per plan). Floor
coverings and any drywall are by others.
Floor System:
Pressure Treated Sill Plate and Sill Seal
LVL Support Beams and Girders per plan (no steel included)
9½” or 11 7/8 ” I-Joists per plan
Rim Joist
Hangers, Post Bases and Caps per plan
Blocking as required
¾” High performance T&G OSB Subfloor
Subfloor Adhesive
Insulation per plan
Log Plate
Log Siding Rim Joist Band
Interior Framing
2x4” and 2x6” Framing, Plates and Studs per plan
2x and LVL Headers per plan
Exterior Framed Walls per plan if log sided
Stair System & Railings
Laminated Stringer w/ Southern Yellow Pine Treads and Risers with Conventional Landing
or
Round Log Stringers Coped to Accept Half-Log Treads
Half Log Stringers w/ Mortise & Tenon Half Log Treads
Square Timber Stringers w/ Mortise & Tenon Timber Treads
Cedar Log Railing per plan
Posts
M
illed or Handcrafted Round Heavy Timber Posts per plan
Milled Square Heavy Timber Posts per plan
Finish Materials
1x6” Tongue & Groove Pine for first floor ceiling and interior walls where specified on plan
2x6” Tongue & Groove Pine for first floor ceiling where specified as structural on plan
Log Siding to match full log walls for interior walls where specified on plan
1x4” Smooth Sawn or 6” Round Interior Trim for interior wall openings
1x4” or 1x6” Rough Sawn Cedar or 6” Round Exterior Trim for exterior wall openings
Second Floor:
The second floor of a Strongwood home is constructed with a conventional I-joist floor
system or with structural round or square log beams covered with 2x6” tongue & groove pine. Exterior
walls may be full log or conventionally framed with cedar shingles or siding to match the logs below.
Solid wood posts and beams, cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, sinks, interior and exterior doors, windows,
trim, tongue & groove wall and ceiling paneling and conventional partition wall framing are all included
per plan. Floor coverings and any drywall are by others.
Second Floor System
Heavy Timber Support Beams and Girders per plan
Conventional I-Joists with ¾” High performance T&G OSB Subfloor
or
Structural Round or Square Log Beams covered with 2x6” Tongue & Groove Pine Decking
Rim Joist per plan
Hangers, Post Bases and Caps per plan (conventional fasteners by others)
Blocking as required
Subfloor Adhesive
Log Siding for Rim Joist Band
Second Floor Exterior walls
Full Log Gables and Dormers to match first floor logs
or
2x4” or 2x6” Insulated Wall with 7/16” OSB Sheathing w/ Cedar Shingles or Log Siding
2x and LVL Headers per plan
Optional False Corners to match first floor logs
Interior Framing
2x4” and 2x6” Framing, Plates and Studs per plan
2x and LVL Headers per plan
Finish Materials
1x6” Tongue & Groove Pine for ceiling and interior walls where specified on plan
Log Siding to match full log walls for interior walls where specified on plan
1x4” Smooth Sawn or 6” Round Interior Trim for interior wall openings
1x4” or 1x6” Rough Sawn Cedar or 6” Round Exterior Trim for exterior wall openings
Roof Framing:
Conventional Roof Rafters and/or Trusses as required per plan
Round Log or Square Timber Rafters, Purlins and/or Trusses per plan
Column Caps as required
Hangers, Straps, and Mechanical Fasteners
2x4” & 2x6” Framing for rakes and lookouts
2x6” Subfascia
1x6” Tongue & Groove Pine Soffit
1x6”, 1x8”, 1x10” or 1x12” Rough Sawn Cedar Fascia per plan
2” Vent Strip
5/8” OSB Roof Sheathing with Clips or 2x6” Tongue & Groove Pine where indicated
Insulation as specified on plan
Porch and Deck:
2x6”, 2x8”, 2x10” and/or 2x12” Treated Porch and Deck Framing per plan
5/4x6” Treated or Cedar Decking per plan
1x4” Doug Fir Decking for Screened Porches or 3-Seasons Rooms only, if applicable
Round or Square Porch Posts per plan
Porch Roof Systems: Conventional, Round or Square Rafters w/ 1x6”, 1x12” or 2x6” Sheathing
Garage:
Pressure Treated Sill Plate and Sill Seal
2x4” or 2x6” Framing, Plates and Studs per plan
7/16” OSB Sheathing
2x and LVL Headers per plan
Housewrap
Log Siding to match main house with or without False Corners (as specified)
2x Window Bucks for framed wall areas
Roofing:
15# Felt and Ice & Water Shield
30-year Architectural Shingles (color TBD)
Starter, Cap, Drip Edge, gutter apron, Strip Vent and Ridge Vent
Windows and Doors:
Pella Windows: ProLine, Architect or Designer Double-Hung/Awning/Casement Windows
Pella Doors: French Doors, Sliders and/or Fir-Grain Fiberglass Door per plan
Front Door: Timber Valley Millwork Entry Door per plan
Secondary Entry Doors: 36” Steel Door(s) per plan
Finish:
Exterior Stain: Sikkens Log & Siding (color TBD)
Interior Stain: Perma-Chink Lifeline Interior (color TBD)
Perma-Chink Acrylic Interior (finish TBD)
Interior Doors:
Pine Valley Collection by Timber Valley Millwork Models T-102V, T-106, or T-108 (TBD)
4 9/16" Jambs
Hardware:
Emtek Sandcast Bronze Series Hardware for interior doors and entry doors (see brochure)
Garage Doors:
Wayne Dalton Model 311 Garage Doors with Lites, Installed w/ Opener(s)
Cabinetry:
Kitchen Cabinetry Included: HomeCrest or upgrade to Dynasty/Omega
Bathroom & Laundry Cabinetry Included: HomeCrest or upgrade to Dynasty/Omega
Several door styles to choose from in each line
Wood dovetail drawers, full extension glides with soft close
All mouldings included (crown, scribe, toe)
Standard hardware selections included
Counter Tops:
Cultured Marble countertops included in bathrooms only
Granite, solid surface and laminate kitchen counter tops by others
Plumbing Fixtures:
Kitchen Plumbing Fixtures Included: Delta or Kohler sink, faucet, drain and disposal
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures Included: Delta or Kohler sink, faucet, tub/shower faucet;
toilet, tub/shower/whirlpool (per plan); towels bars/rings, tissue holder (per plan)
Laundry Plumbing Fixtures Included: Laundry sink/faucet per plan
Appliances:
GE, Wolf and Sub Zero kitchen and laundry appliances per specifications.
Insulation:
R38 Ceiling/Roof Insulation for house
R19 Framed House Walls
R-11 Perimeter Basement Walls
First Floor System Insulation
Insulation/Caulk for openings
Fireplace & Stone:
Heatilator Gas or Wood Burning Fireplace(s) per plan
Cultured Stone Allowance for fireplace and/or foundation per plan