What's Included in your Log Shell Package

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What’s included in our shell price?

 

Plain and simple

  • Anything log: log walls, loft joists, support beams, support posts, log ridge and purlins for the roof, log trusses, character logs, log railings, log stairs, etc., and also hardware pertaining to the log work laid out in the contract.

 

 

Shell Wall System

  • Hand hewn Scandinavian saddle notch Log Walls  
  • Log walls constructed of Lodgepole Pine
  • Average wall log diameter 13"
  • Anchorage system installed to secure home to foundation
  • Drilling for electrical wire passages
  • Pre-cut for electrical boxes
  • Interior partition slot cuts for interior framed walls where applicable
  • Flatten log for installation of plug face plates
  • Posts flattened to accept finish framing materials
  • Flattening and slabbing for installation of framing materials and second floor gable ends
  • Flat end trim on posts to provide direct bearing surface and even load transfer
  • Tuck cuts for interior finish framing materials where applicable
  • Sanding of knots, logging scars and exposed chain saw cuts
  • Logs treated with protective anti-mildew/ fungicide deterrent
  • All log work conforms with the International Log Builders Association standards

 

Shell Roof System

  • Lodgepole Pine round log ridge beams
  • Lodgepole Pine round log purlins
  • Hand scribed round log trusses where applicable as per plan
  • Log truss bolting hardware
  • Log support posts
  • Flattening and slabbing of roof beams for installation of framing materials
  • All roof connections include permanent positioning and alignment device
  • Shell Upper Floor System where applicable as per plan
  • Lodgepole Pine round log second floor joists where applicable as per plan
  • Flattening and slabbing for installation of fraining materials
  • Lodgepole Pine round log second floor double log beams where applicable as per plan
  • Tuck cuts for interior finish framing materials where applicable as per plan

 

Stairs and Railings

  • Staircase NOT included (available upon request pending shell design)
  • Railing for staircase NOT included (available upon request pending shell design)

 

Steel Requirements Supplied and installed

  • 3/4" diameter through bolts as per plan
  • 1" diameter screw jacks with minimum 1/2" thick plates
  • 2"x2"1/4" pre-cut and drilled window and door angle iron where applicable
  • Bottom round anchorage (where applicable)
  • All lagging bolts and drift pins
  • Truss bolts and hardware

 

Shell Pre Delivery

  • Full visual inspection of all logs and timbers during tagging and numbering.
  • Final spot sanding and cleanup of logs before shipping.
  • Apply non-hazardous wood treatment to prepare for staining, maintain color and deter mold and fungus growth.

 

Delivery Advisor

. Our pricing includes on site technical assistance for the entire re-assembly of the shell package.

  • On-site for the duration of shell package re-assembly
  • Advisors will assist in the erection of the shell package and offer on site technical information
  • Includes pre-erection review, placements of bottom round, anchorage to foundation, stacking of log walls and installation

of log roof members.

  • After the erection of the shell, our advisors will finish the on site detail work and consult with your general contractor to

ensure a full understanding of the framing and finishing details required for a log home.

 

Not Included

  • Contract will be written in Canadian funds 
  • All quotes are subject to verification based on log prices prior to signing the contract.
  • Transportation of log packages and Crane on site are not included in total price unless specified in contract documents.
  • Cost for plans and permits are not included in shell price.


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