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American Rustic Builders

loghome — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:42:19 +0000

American Rustic Builders thanks you for taking the time to investigate our company’s products and services. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you on your project. If you are planning on having a Log, heavy Timber or Rustic style home built, we are the choice for you. We are also experts in Maintenance and Restoration for your Log home.

As full general contractors we are focused on Log, Timber frame and Rustic style homes exclusively. This includes many different types out building, barns and commercial style structures made to look rustic style. If it is rustic, Log, or Timber frame, then we are the best choice for your project.

For over 14 years we have developed a business model enabling us to mobilize anywhere in the US to build, maintain, restore or repair heavy timber structures. Being members of the International Code Council and building all over North America keeps us sharp on all local and national environmental, energy, and safety codes.

Having a high quality Log, Timber frame or Rustic style Log home constructed is one of the most complicated types of construction. Whether we are working on your historical renovation of a 200 year old Log home or the complete turn-key construction of your new home, we have the experience, expertise and enthusiasm to get it done the right way.

We are here to assure you we do things correctly even when you are not able to watch every step of the way. We supply all our own manpower and equipment to be sure to minimize any possible delays or setbacks. We have many clients to whom you may speak to check us out completely to be sure we are a perfect match to your needs.
We look forward to hearing from you! We are here to serve you no matter what State that you live in.

Katahdin Cedar Log Homes

loghome — Wed, 24 Mar 2004 09:44:29 +0000

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.

Blairstown Distributors Inc.

loghome — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:44:31 +0000

In 1980 Bob Kren decided to build his own log home, which included felling his own trees and hand scribing the logs to fit. Bob knew that his home would need a high-quality wood preservative product. This led him on a two-year worldwide search culminating in his discovery of WOODguard, which was then manufactured by Chapman Chemical Company in Memphis, Tennessee. Bob was so impressed with this product that in 1983, he started selling it and Blairstown Distributors, Inc was created.

Because of the quality and reliability of WOODguard, Blairstwon Distributors has become the largest distributor of WOODguard in the world over the last twenty years. This enables us to buy in larger quantities and allows us to pass the savings on to you. COMPARE AND SAVE. See our pricing page at www.blairstowndistributors.com, for quantity discount pricing or call us at (800) 524-1093.

Woodguard preservative WOODguard is registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a wood preservative and only products registered as preservatives can make claims of wood preservation.

WOODguard® is an oil-based wood preservative that protects against decay, fungus, water and insects, including Anobiid Powder Post beetles and termites. Twenty colors available. VOC compliant. Carpenter bee product available.
Call (800) 524-1093 for a free sample pack.
Fax: (570) 897-7158
www.blairstowndistributors.com

customerservice@blairstowndistributors.com

PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes

loghome — Wed, 24 Mar 2004 09:44:27 +0000

Providing You a Total Home Solution® for Your Mountain Home:
Building your custom designed log home is an exciting process but requires expertise, time and knowledge to make your project a success. Using the exclusive Total Home Solution®, a beginning-to-end approach to realizing your dream home, PrecisionCraft has designed and built thousands of custom homes worldwide. Combining Mountain Architects’ award-winning designs, a flexible range of construction solutions, and the industry’s most competitive builder bidding process, PrecisionCraft delivers the highest quality custom home at the best price.

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
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PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes

loghome — Wed, 24 Mar 2004 09:44:27 +0000

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

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

Lovitt’s Professional Coatings

Log Home — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:08:42 +0000

Lovitt’s Professional Coatings has an outstanding reputation for its line of log home care & coating systems. First-class research and development ensures that Lovitt’s continues to lead the way, maintaining its position at the forefront of new log home product development. Lovitt’s high-performance wood restoration products and professional premium stains are designed to enhance the natural grain clarity & beauty of wood, yet be easily maintained by professional service contractors and DIY homeowners over time.

	Lovitt’s Natural Gold is a premium, oil-based natural wood finish which protects and beautifies log homes, cedar siding, fences, shakes, and virtually all exterior wood surfaces. – Excellent resistance to UV degradation – Available in 4 colors – Mildew Resistant Coating – Will not peel when properly applied – Coverage (Rough wood) 100-175 square feet per gallon – Coverage (Smooth wood) 150-250 square feet per gallon Recommended for use on: – Log Homes – Cedar Siding – Decking – Shakes & Shingles – Virtually all exterior wood surfaces

	Lovitt’s Emerald Gold is a Low VOC oil based, natural penetrating wood finish that utilizes the next generation technology and HD (high definition) tinting which gives eye-popping grain clarity and long term durability from an environmentally responsible formula. – Excellent resistance to UV degradation – Available in 4 colors – Mildew Resistant Coating – Will not peel when properly applied – Coverage (Rough wood) 100-175 square feet per gallon – Coverage (Smooth wood) 150-250 square feet per gallon Recommended for use on: – Logs – Cedar Siding – Decking – Shakes & Shingles – Virtually all exterior wood surfaces

	Lovitt’s Platinum interior log finish is a premium, clear interior finish for interior logs and wood surfaces. It is suitable for all interior logs, tongue and groove, wood windows, and trim. This clean, pure formula enhances and protects log surfaces and provides a deep clear professional finish. – Seals and protects interior wood – Clear satin or flat finish – Washable clear coating – Quick drying, easy to apply – 1 gal covers 75-100 sq ft (rough wood) when applying the recommended two coats – 1 gal covers 100-150 sq ft (smooth wood) when applying the recommended two coats

	Lovitt’s Cleaner & Brightener Kit (Part A and B) powder concentrates are specially formulated to clean and brighten exterior wood, including log homes, wood decking, fences, and other exterior wood projects. – Cleans and brightens exterior wood, removes old failed finishes, graying, and dirt – Use before applying any new coatings – Biodegradable, safe and easy to use – Maximum strength concentrated powders – Cleans or Brightens up to 1000 square feet per kit

	Lovitt’s P-Wood is a non-toxic, non-flammable, deep penetrating aero silica gel. P-Wood seals, hardens, and protects wood products with one application. This product is designed for exterior wood that needs to be protected from the harmful effects of water and contaminants, but a high quality color stain that needs to be maintained periodically is not desired. One time permanent application. Recommended for use on: – Wood Docks – Shakes & Shingles – Decking – Wood Barns – Walkways/Boardwalks – Planter Boxes – Outdoor Wood Furniture

	Lovitt’s Deep Bond Masonry Preserver is a non-toxic deep penetrating cement preserver/sealer that preserves, protects, and waterproofs your concrete surfaces in just one application. Recommended for use on: – Driveways – Walkways – Foundations – Effective on all Portland based cement

Visit our website at www.lovittscoatings.com to view more products.

Wisconsin Log Homes

loghome — Wed, 24 Mar 2004 09:43:59 +0000

National Design & Build Services

• 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.

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Wisconsin Log Homes

loghome — Wed, 24 Mar 2004 09:43:59 +0000

National Design & Build Services

Distinctive Log & Timber Product Selection

Architectural Planning & Design

On-Site Design Consultations

National Turn-Key Construction

Interior Design & Decor

Perma-Chink Systems, Inc.

loghome — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:16:28 +0000

The exceptional quality of Perma-Chink Systems’ log home maintenance and restoration products has always been vibrant, and now the company has launched a line that takes that philosophy quite literally.

Lifeline Accents, the newest addition to Perma-Chink Systems’ extensive interior/exterior stain product line, boasts a variety of features that everyone from professional applicators to the do-it-yourselfer will find irresistible, and the most obvious is color. Bold hues such as jade, garnet and midnight catch the eye, while more traditional tones, such as sand, umber and charcoal, round out the 18-color palette. Each vibrant color is designed to allow the wood’s grain to emerge, so the color complements the wood, rather than covering it. And unlike many other tinted stains, the color endures, meaning fewer touchups over time.

“Our new Lifeline Accents high-performance semi-transparent stains are designed utilizing our proprietary technology to highlight and protect both interior and exterior surfaces,” said Richard Dunstan, the founder of Perma-Chink Systems. “The combination of exciting colors and ease of
application will expand choices and add value for both homeowners and applicators.”

As a leader and innovator in wood-finishing products, Perma-Chink Systems offers a complete line of specialized sealers, stains, finishes, preservatives and cleaners made for the unique needs of log, timber and wood-trimmed homes. For more information about Lifeline Accents visit our website.

Golden Eagle Log Homes Inc.

loghome — Wed, 24 Mar 2004 09:44:04 +0000

“Why Should I Buy a Golden Eagle Log Home versus all these other brands here?”

This is what we hear while attending log home shows across the US. Here are a few examples why Golden Eagle Log Homes is better.

#1 We make it easier to buy a log home. Our complete package includes kitchen and bath cabinets, we even professionally design them with you. We include the fireplace, the stone, mantle, plumbing fixtures, showers, tubs, interior doors, trim and more.

#2 In today’s market, you want to buy from a
company who will be around. We are a family owned company founded in 1966 and have been through recessions before.

#3 We buy in bulk and pass the savings on to you.

#4 We care about you and your new custom home from the time we start the design, the kiln drying, milling, packaging, shipping and even with a warranty after
the sale.

We invite you to visit the nation’s finest log home facility. Tour our beautifully decorated home, our “Idea Center” showroom, and our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant and dry kiln.