LOG HOME CONSTRUCTION BY BOB MACK

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Assembling assorted Log Home "kit's" at realistic prices 10 years running.
Log Homes require a different set of skills. While plumb,level and square still apply.
Another faactor has to be put into the equation ,shrinkage.
There are many locations that shrinkage allowances need to be crafted into the structure, in order to have a lasting airtight Log Home.
Around windows and doors, where interior walls tie into log wall,ridge post,stairs, to name a few.
Not only have I studied several log home manufactures "construction manuals" I have read several books on the topic also.
It is my goal to build the best log home possible.

Log Home kit's I have built
 
E-loghomes
Hochstetler Milling LTD
Kuhns
Old time original log cabins
 Buffalo log Homes
Lincoln log homes
Original log cabin homes


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Shell in services check list


Measure your foundation for size and check for square.

Install sill sealer to your foundation.

Install mudsill (2x8) to foundation.

Frame any load bearing walls in basement.

Install beam and post for first floor deck.

Frame first floor deck as per plan.

Apply ¾ T&G to framed floor joist's to be glued and nailed.

Stack logs for exterior walls as per manufactures specs, drilling for electrical runs as we go.

Frame second floor deck as per plan.

Apply subfloor to second floor deck with glue and nails.

Frame or stack second floor exterior walls.

Frame roof system.

Install fascia and soffit system as per plan.

Apply roof decking.

Felt in roof (not roofing).

Frame any 2x4 or 2x6 interior walls first floor and second floor.

Build stairs to second floor (to basement by others or extra if floor is poured).

Cut out all receptacles to except electrical box (box by others).

Install any log siding as per plan.

Install window and door bucks in log walls.

Install windows and doors.

Install window and door trim to the exterior only.

All state and local codes to apply.

HOCHSTETLER MILL LTD models

Some things my customers are saying
" I would refer you to anybody"
"after you left things really slowed down here"
"it's hard to find a good carpenter out in the country"
Things that building inspectors have said
"good job" "looks like you've done this before" " Oh Wow"
The Electrcial contractor says
"you guys realy do a good job on the outlets"
If you need more information feel free to email me.
I have been framing homes for 30 years and log homes for the last 10 years Thank you for looking.

Bob Mack 
585-307-0444 
(texting blocked)
6639 Pleasant Valley Road
Friendship,NY
14739