Andrew Mowery represents the Lodge Logs company as a builder/dealer serving in nine states.

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With more than 16 years of experience, Andrew has perfected his talent and skills which have enabled him the ability to design, build and deliver beautiful log cabins and homes that people live in for the rest of their lives.

Andrew Mowery has a superior talent and creative passion for carpentry that he feels is necessary to building you and your family the log home of your dreams. Along with custom built log homes, Mowery specializes in historic restorations. He posseses the traditional and native techniques of carpentry that should be required when restoring any historical piece.

Mowery prides himself on his education and skills and has built up all the necessary skills to build your home from start to finish without the use of any external contractors. Mowery is proficient in the designing and building of log cabins and homes, customized residential home development including carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, stone, tile, granite and many other skills needed to construct your dream home.

His college and military background have guided him to enhancing his education, dedication, professionalism, knowledge, loyalty, hardwork and perfection.

Since its founding in 1973, Katahdin Cedar Log Homes has defined itself by the quality of the cedar log homes it produces, as well as its top-notch customer service, award-winning design, and superior materials.

More recently, Katahdin has also taken a leadership role in “green” construction as the nation’s only Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) SmartWood Chain-of-Custody Certified log home manufacturer. This certifies that Katahdin can offer cedar harvested from responsibly managed forests. Further, Katahdin is one of a small group of manufacturers working toward designing homes to meet new U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for homes. One requirement for LEED certification is the use of FSC Certified wood products.

All of this attention to detail means that you are able to purchase the cedar log home of your dreams without sacrificing quality, design or energy efficiency. In fact, we had a hand in fulfilling one Maine family’s dreams in 2005 when we built the first cedar log home to be featured on ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover: Home Edition.

How do we do it? First we start with Northern White Cedar, a renewable resource with special qualities. Cedar provides natural resistance to rot and pests, a lower moisture content and better insulation than other log home wood species. Because of its superior insulating properties, cedar gives you a distinct advantage in lowering heating and cooling costs.

By utilizing a number of efficient processes, Katahdin is able to save energy in milling, manufacturing and in the construction of your home. At our mills in Oakfield, Maine, we’ve been able to cut our fossil fuel consumption by 90% by recycling waste sawdust in our 14 million BTU biomass boiler. The steam it produces heats our mills, clears ice off the frozen cedar logs and fires our finishing kilns. The biomass boiler will also fire our commercial distiller which produces ethanol fuel from local waste potatoes to operate the company’s vehicles. Finally, our sophisticated computerized house manufacturing line translates your final plans into pre-cut, pre-drilled logs, which are bar coded and bundled in the most efficient manner for easier and faster construction on site.

Our website www.KatahdinCedarLogHomes.com offers you the ability to search more than 500 plans and our in-house design department is able to refine existing plans or custom design your own individual Katahdin Cedar Log Home. We offer one of the most complete packages in the industry, featuring Andersen windows, Therma-Tru doors and our own free insulation package, which can double the insulating qualities of your cedar home without losing the look of the log wall interior.

At Katahdin, we are proud of both our past and our future. We are continually looking for new, innovative approaches without losing sight of tried and true traditions. We are also proud of our financial stability and are pleased to offer you a 25-year warranty on your Katahdin Cedar Log Homes. To find a dealer in your area, download a copy of our plan book or learn more about Katahdin, please visit www.KatahdinCedarLogHomes.com or call 800-845-4533.

Product Literature
Katahdin Cedar Log Homes Portfolio. 94 pages. $12.

In the past seven years we have helped to design and build more than 50 homes in Pennsylvania and the Eastern United States. J&J Log Homes chose Jim Barna because of the passion of their founder “Jim Barna”, their financial stability and their overall dedication to excellence and continued quality control. We share that mission with Jim Barna Log Homes. J&J is committed to excellence and quality of product and workmanship. We absolutely love what we do, and we are driven to share that love and excitement with our customers.

J&J Log Homes is a proud member of the prestigious Jim Barna Log Homes “President’s Club” and Advisory Panel.

In 2006 we completed our second model and offices in Butler, PA which is available for viewing seven days a week by appointment. While the process of selecting the right plan and the best company is exciting, it can also be overwhelming. We offer a guided tour of our Jim Barna Homes model to introduce you to Jim Barna, and their standard of excellence, and help you with any questions you might have.

Thank you for considering Jim Barna Log Homes by J&J for your log home dreams!

Joy & Jim Mulkern

Designing Your Home
As our client, you work with the industry’s most honored and respected design firm. With a reputation for delivering the best in design, Mountain Architects will create you a conceptual design that matches your unique lifestyle, target budget, architectural preference and build location. Learn more…

On-Site Planning & Review: Meeting with You at Your Build Site
Creating your Log Home Design with Mountain Architects
Understanding What Your Log Home Will Cost: Designing to Your Target Budget

Building Your Home
The experienced team at PrecisionCraft understands that every project is unique. Once you’re comfortable with your design and its estimated cost, your project manager will define the range of construction solutions available to you. From construction drawings to materials selection to our exclusive builder bidding process named BidRight^SM, we are your advocate, ensuring best price, highest quality and accountability from all parties involved. Learn more…

Selecting the Right Log Home Construction Solution for Your Custom Home
Recruiting Quality Log Home Builders to Compete for Your Business
Getting You the Best Price Using BidRight^SM, Our Competitive Builder Bidding Process

Authentic Mountain Architecture & Styles:
Handcrafted Log Homes
Timber Frame Homes
Hybrid Log & Timber Homes
Milled Log Homes
Mountain Accent Homes

Log Home Resources:
Watch Log Home Videos: Manufacturing, Design, Home Tours and More
Browse Log Home Plans: Over 100 Floor Plans and Variations
Read the Log Homes Blog: Get the Latest Log Home News
Learn about Building Green Log Homes: Green, Healthy & Energy Efficient Log Homes

Designing Your Home
As our client, you work with the industry’s most honored and respected design firm. With a reputation for delivering the best in design, Mountain Architects will create you a conceptual design that matches your unique lifestyle, target budget, architectural preference and build location. Learn more…

On-Site Planning & Review: Meeting with You at Your Build Site
Creating your Log Home Design with Mountain Architects
Understanding What Your Log Home Will Cost: Designing to Your Target Budget

Building Your Home
The experienced team at PrecisionCraft understands that every project is unique. Once you’re comfortable with your design and its estimated cost, your project manager will define the range of construction solutions available to you. From construction drawings to materials selection to our exclusive builder bidding process named BidRight^SM, we are your advocate, ensuring best price, highest quality and accountability from all parties involved. Learn more…

Selecting the Right Log Home Construction Solution for Your Custom Home
Recruiting Quality Log Home Builders to Compete for Your Business
Getting You the Best Price Using BidRight^SM, Our Competitive Builder Bidding Process

Authentic Mountain Architecture & Styles:
Handcrafted Log Homes
Timber Frame Homes
Hybrid Log & Timber Homes
Milled Log Homes
Mountain Accent Homes

Log Home Resources:
Watch Log Home Videos: Manufacturing, Design, Home Tours and More
Browse Log Home Plans: Over 100 Floor Plans and Variations
Read the Log Homes Blog: Get the Latest Log Home News
Learn about Building Green Log Homes: Green, Healthy & Energy Efficient Log Homes

• Distinctive Log & Timber Product Selection
• Energy Efficient Thermal-Log™ Building System
• Architectural Planning & Design
• On-Site Design Consultations
• National Turn-key Construction Services
• Interior Design & Decor
• Custom Cabinetry Design & Provider

Distinctive Log & Timber Product Selection

The beauty of a Wisconsin Log Home begins with nature’s finest quality log, timber, and hybrid style home products. Each profile is cut according to rigid specifications in our state-of-the-art sawmill, assuring extreme accuracy in both our air-dried and kiln-dried products. Then our skilled craftsmen hand-peel each log to amplify its natural beauty. With our exclusive product selection and versatile building system, you’re able to create a personalized home that reflects your family’s style.

Architectural Planning & Design

Designing a custom home that will fit your needs, visions, location and budget is the most critical step you will take in achieving your hybrid log or timber home dreams. Whether you start with an existing floor plan or from scratch, your personal home consultant and designer at Wisconsin Log Homes will make certain that the design process is efficient and enjoyable. Our goal is to first help you clearly define your design requirements and then tailor each detail to your personal needs and specifications.

On-Site Design Consultations

During the early design phase, we’ll gather information about your building site and decide if a site visit will be appropriate for your needs. During the on-site visit, we’ll walk your property together and look for major views and setback issues like wetlands or area restrictions. We’ll also consider nearby homes, topography and grade, and determine where the sun sets and rises. Taking all these details into consideration, we’ll discuss design possibilities that will maximize exposure and aesthetics, and create a home that will blend effortlessly into its surroundings.

National Turn-Key Construction

Each client is assisted with construction in one form or another during the Wisconsin Log Homes experience. Some may decide to use our in-house construction services – where you’ll receive a user ID and password to your private Client Link page on our website for instant access to schedules, timelines, updates, photos, and more – while others want help qualifying or selecting a builder in their area. If you do not have a builder in mind, we can align you with skilled construction crews in your area who will meet the unique needs of you and your project. Our National Builder Network consists of qualified and experienced builders who we work very closely with and trust to build Wisconsin Log Homes.

Interior Design & Decor

Designing and building a custom hybrid home opens up the door to many design possibilities. With so many choices and styles available today, it is sometimes overwhelming for clients to make comfortable decisions and stay on top of the building process. Our resident Interior Designer works with each client from the preliminary planning stage to completion, assisting with exterior finish selections like stain, window cladding, hardware and roof colors. In addition to assisting with coordinating package components, Wisconsin Log Homes’ interior designer will also generate a furniture layout customized to your floor plan to give you a better sense of proportion, and to make sure each room will live up to its expectations before your home is built. Complete consultative services include full-circle interior design assistance with paint and finish colors, flooring, lighting, furnishings, cabinetry, masonry selection, doors, accessories, and personal help on move-in day.

Log on to www.WisconsinLogHomes.com for…
• Videos
• Photo Gallery
• Custom Floor Plans
• Concept to Completion Construction Galleries
• Founder’s Blog
• Featured Articles & Stories
• Customer Testimonials
• Downloadable Information
• Sign up for our e-newsletters to receive a new custom design each month!

• Distinctive Log & Timber Product Selection
• Energy Efficient Thermal-Log™ Building System
• Architectural Planning & Design
• On-Site Design Consultations
• National Turn-key Construction Services
• Interior Design & Decor
• Custom Cabinetry Design & Provider

Distinctive Log & Timber Product Selection

The beauty of a Wisconsin Log Home begins with nature’s finest quality log, timber, and hybrid style home products. Each profile is cut according to rigid specifications in our state-of-the-art sawmill, assuring extreme accuracy in both our air-dried and kiln-dried products. Then our skilled craftsmen hand-peel each log to amplify its natural beauty. With our exclusive product selection and versatile building system, you’re able to create a personalized home that reflects your family’s style.

Architectural Planning & Design

Designing a custom home that will fit your needs, visions, location and budget is the most critical step you will take in achieving your hybrid log or timber home dreams. Whether you start with an existing floor plan or from scratch, your personal home consultant and designer at Wisconsin Log Homes will make certain that the design process is efficient and enjoyable. Our goal is to first help you clearly define your design requirements and then tailor each detail to your personal needs and specifications.

On-Site Design Consultations

During the early design phase, we’ll gather information about your building site and decide if a site visit will be appropriate for your needs. During the on-site visit, we’ll walk your property together and look for major views and setback issues like wetlands or area restrictions. We’ll also consider nearby homes, topography and grade, and determine where the sun sets and rises. Taking all these details into consideration, we’ll discuss design possibilities that will maximize exposure and aesthetics, and create a home that will blend effortlessly into its surroundings.

National Turn-Key Construction

Each client is assisted with construction in one form or another during the Wisconsin Log Homes experience. Some may decide to use our in-house construction services – where you’ll receive a user ID and password to your private Client Link page on our website for instant access to schedules, timelines, updates, photos, and more – while others want help qualifying or selecting a builder in their area. If you do not have a builder in mind, we can align you with skilled construction crews in your area who will meet the unique needs of you and your project. Our National Builder Network consists of qualified and experienced builders who we work very closely with and trust to build Wisconsin Log Homes.

Interior Design & Decor

Designing and building a custom hybrid home opens up the door to many design possibilities. With so many choices and styles available today, it is sometimes overwhelming for clients to make comfortable decisions and stay on top of the building process. Our resident Interior Designer works with each client from the preliminary planning stage to completion, assisting with exterior finish selections like stain, window cladding, hardware and roof colors. In addition to assisting with coordinating package components, Wisconsin Log Homes’ interior designer will also generate a furniture layout customized to your floor plan to give you a better sense of proportion, and to make sure each room will live up to its expectations before your home is built. Complete consultative services include full-circle interior design assistance with paint and finish colors, flooring, lighting, furnishings, cabinetry, masonry selection, doors, accessories, and personal help on move-in day.

Log on to www.WisconsinLogHomes.com for…
• Videos
• Photo Gallery
• Custom Floor Plans
• Concept to Completion Construction Galleries
• Founder’s Blog
• Featured Articles & Stories
• Customer Testimonials
• Downloadable Information
• Sign up for our e-newsletters to receive a new custom design each month!

After relocating to North Carolina I had several job offers to continue my 16 year career in the building industry and Rodger who has been in the financial world for over 25 years decided it was time for a career change for me. We decided to do what I had done for others for so many years… That is how Bear’s Den developed. I have strived to build a unique network of anything from a contractor, realtor, to hand crafted details.

I have devoted myself to give my customers the exceptional service we believe they deserve and a product that we feel is of the highest quality. Honest Abe uses only the best materials, their homes exceed your dreams. From kiln dried logs, to the custom design department, to being members of the Log Home Council, NAHB and Timber Product Inspections.

You can continue your journey and education by going to our web site www.bearsdenloghomes.com.

Why Purchase from Kuhns Bros. Log Homes?

Quality

Expert Kiln Drying – Kuhns Bros. is recognized in the Log Home Industry as the leader in producing a true non-settling, log system. Our logs are kiln dried to an average 19% moisture content. Our heart cut logs are uniform, stable, sanitized and exceed the grading standards established by the Log Home Council. This ensures that no adjustments are necessary due to the settling after your home is built.

True No-Shop® Package – the guesswork is eliminated for buyers and contractors with the most complete log home package in the industry. Kuhns Bros. No-Shop® Package consists of components specifically selected for top performance in your log home and is backed by our exclusive Materials Quantity Guarantee.

Unmatched Standards – We understand that you only build your dream home once – why settle for anything less than the very highest quality components? Kiln-Dried, grade certified and precision pre-cut logs. Beam and Purlin roof systems, Andersen Windows, Therma-Tru Doors, Kohler Plumbing Products. Whirlpool Appliances and Sashco Finishing Products to name just a few…

Lifetime Warranty – We are so confident that they are providing the best products designed for optimal long-term performance that we guarantee every Kuhns Bros. Log Home with a lifetime warranty.

Service

Custom Design Services – are tailored to individual buyers needs offering everything from phone conference with one of our design technicians to a series of schedule sessions with partner Engineers and/or Architects. Additionally, Kuhns Bros. offers a database of thousands of custom designs, easily accessible through a dedicated web site; www.loghomedesigncenter.com

Financing – Preferred Capital Mortgage Services, an affiliate of First National Bank of Chester County, was established to provide our customers with a convenient and knowledgeable source for construction and permanent financing specifically for log homes.

Maintenance Contracts – Realize the ease of long-term exterior log maintenance with your choice of three, six or ten year programs. Professional log home maintenance offers you the assurance and peace of mind that your investment is protected by experts who specialize in log homes – structural integrity, maintenance and the latest in preservation agents and technology.

Construction Services – have been developed to meet each consumer’s specific needs ranging from construction management to complete turnkey construction. Enjoy the convenience of working with individuals who understand and know the Kuhns Bros. building system. Availability limited.

Preferred Partners – Relationships have been negotiated with leading national suppliers of Appliances, Furnishings, Plumbing, Lighting and more to further offer Kuhns Bros. buyers the most complete product offerings.

Benefits

A Team of Experts – The largest sales network in the industry has been assembled to provide you personalized service, close to home. Our professionally trained sales network is supported by a carefully selected team of experts focused on individualized design and service perfection.

Pre-cut and Pre-sorted Logs – Every pre-cut log is numbered and coded to our user-friendly construction blueprints. Logs are then pre-sorted and stacked in the order in which they will be used from the ground up. Pre-sorted log packs save home buyers a considerable amount of time and money while protecting materials until they are needed for placement.

Contractor and Customer Discovery Tours and Construction Workshops – We invite you to Discover Kuhns Bros., your way. Meet our staff, tour our manufacturing facility, visit our exclusive product showrooms, schedule appointments with our engineering staff and designers and get your hands dirty while learning the tools and techniques of log home construction.

Split Delivery of Materials – Delivery everywhere in the Continental U.S. is included in every Kuhns Bros. Log Home at no additional charge. As an added benefit, we offer our customers the option of staggering their shipments to match the stages of construction free of charge.

On Site Delivery Inspection & Inventory – Your Kuhns Bros. Sales Representative will be by your side on delivery day to assist you with the inspection and comprehensive inventory of your Log Home materials. This on-site materials audit provides you with the assurance that you have received not only the superior quality promised but also the appropriate quantity of individual material components.

Technical Assistance – Home buyers and contractors are provided with a toll free technical assistance hot line, dedicated email communication and on-site assistance. Call directly from the job site for immediate assistance or simply drop your question into an e-mail at your convenience to our professionally trained technical support staff.