American Log Homes – Southwestern Yellow Pine – Logdepole Pine – Engelmann Spruce

The Log

The log is not only the skeleton of your log home, but it is
also the inside and outside finishing surface for the
exterior of your home. Thus American Log Homes has
devoted careful consideration in the developing of the log.
The log was designed by a professional forester to
maximize the positive aspects of log construction. Just as
the earliest log homes were built with shaped, hand hewn
logs for a snug, tight fit, your modern American Log Homes
uses precision shaped, rather than rough logs.

For instance....

Logs are cut from seasoned, thoroughly air dried
wood

A double tongue and groove is cut into each log
except Swedish Cope.

All bark is removed from the logs to preclude insect
infestation.

A "drip edge" provides added protection by allowing
blowing rain to flow over the joint below and
eliminating any shelf for water or snow to collect.

PVC gaskets seal between each log.

Holes are pre-drilled in the logs for the spikes or
screws.

The interior of the log is either flat with a "V"
groove for a panel effect or round for a more rustic
look.

Logs We Carry

American Log Homes uses dead standing Lodgepole
pine/Engelmann spruce with a moisture content less than
15%, Western redcedar with a moisture content less than
15% or Southern yellow pine.