Ozark Log Cabins

Q. #1. Why would I want a Rustic Ozark Log Cabin Home?

A. For Beauty And Integrity. Building a Log Home uses less natural resources. Environmentally Friendly, GO-GREEN GO-LOG. Most of the resources used are renewable, TREES. There is a Greater volume of wood growing today than what is being cut. Last but not least, We are Competitive.

A. We use the native Missouri Yellow Pine. This Pine in the Natural full Log does not twist and split (checking) like most other species will. The wood grains are entwined thus holding the log stable.

A. We use the Shrink-Fit Full ( 2 side ) Scribe technique, which gives each log a minimum flat top and bottom. This gives your home the natural beauty of full length Logs (No butt joints) of the Full Scribe system with the efficiency and stacking ease of a 2-sided system. Much of the sap wood is removed by flattening the log, thus reducing shrinkage by 50%, as well as reducing labor cost, making your home even more affordable.

A. We Glue every row of logs flat on flat to ensure a secure and stable structure. We also use Log Boss screws where needed.

A. No, we use a natural log air dried. Kiln dried logs do not accept stains as well as air dried logs due to the burn effect from the heat used in the kiln drying process.

A. Our Native Yellow Pine logs move very little. In a door height we get about 1+1/2” of shrinkage.

A. We install a spline system of 2×2 angle iron to fasten the window and door units to. This creates a floating system w/ telescopic trim to ensure a tight seal and still allow the logs to settle.

A. Our Log Homes exceed the energy efficiency of an R-24. Thermal mass is the secret. Our Standard lag size averages 16 inches at big end. An average dia. of 12 inches. we also have other sizes available.

A. Yes, there are only 2 kinds of log cabins, the ones that are chinked and the ones that will be chinked, (or caulked.) We use Sashco’s Log Jam with a minimal chink bead. There are many color options. You can have no-see blend-in or a Beautiful gray mortar original log cabin look,

A. Chinking is a caulk-like product that seals all horizontal and corner joints. Chinking stays flexible and stretchable and adheres to both logs to form an air tight seal that lasts for years to come.

A. None, That’s Right! We Guarantee our chinking. We come back in 2 years to touch up if there is any chink failure. This stuff is practically indestructible.

A. It depends on how much you want! Let me explain. There are 3 things to remember about a Low or No Maintenance, That’s Right, No Maintenance Log Home. 1. design 2. Design 3. DESIGN!!! Our No-maintenance Log Homes have long overhangs and/or lots of porches. Now GET THIS, Stains are, That’s Right, Stains Are your Biggest Maintenance Issue. You are trying to keep your log cabin looking new by staining it. Our Log Cabins do not need to be stained for longevity. Grant it, they will weather, but people nowadays are spending a lot of money to stain their log cabin to an old look.

A. We recommend Log-Gevity Stain and Stabilizer. These stains are long lasting 7-8 year stains. For a Natural Log Cabin you must have a deep penetrating, non-film building, breathable stain. Log-Gevity Stains meet these requirements. All logs do move and check some with humidity conditions, so if you have a surface-film building stain it will check with the log. Now you have a crack that water can get into and swell the check shut and trap the moisture in the log under the film and it can not breath to dry out, thus the beginning of decay.. You can write articles, long mission statements, company policies, executive profiles, company awards/distinctions, office locations, shareholder reports, whitepapers, media mentions and other pieces of content that don’t fit into a shorter, more succinct space.

A. This will vary with design. Initially there is a two step process. First is to apply the Log- Gevity stain and stabilizer. Next is to apply the Log-Gevity Finish coat. Log-Gevity stain and finish coat combined is a 7-8 year Stain. To re-coat, first pressure wash with a mild soap then reapply Log-Gevity finish coat.

A. These Log Homes are more termite resistant then most conventional homes. As soon as the bark is Stripped off we spray them with a borate product and then again every notch and flat gets sprayed in the pre-fit process, then after the logs are all pre-fitted we treat them one more time. We get a full 3/4″+ penetration into our Logs. Borate is an environmentally friendly product that most all harmful insects will not chew on and can not live in. Borate prohibits Mold, Mildew and Fungi thus Stopping Decay.

A. No, A Log Home has a lot of wood, but because of the mass of wood, it burns very slowly. Log homes that do catch fire can be restored after 1+ hours of burning. A log wall (of our log sizes) between a garage is by far a better Fire Wall then 5/8 drywall that rates for 20 min. Any insurance company should give you insurance.

A. R- Value in Logs is figured in Energy Efficiency of Thermal Mass

LEER = Log Energy Efficiency Rating

LEER for most soft wood Species exceeds these efficiency ratings (Hardwoods are less).
This is average Dia. of a Natural Log.
Example: 50° log with a 14” Butt and a 10″ Top = 12” Average.

6” Dia. Log = 6 x 1.5 LEER = the equivalent of R-9 efficiency
8” Dia. Log= 8 x 1.6 LEER = the equivalent of R-12.8 efficiency
10″ Dia. Log= 10 x 1.8 LEER = the equivalent of R-16 efficiency
12” Dia. Log= 12 x 2 LEER = the equivalent of R-24 efficiency
14” Dia. Log= 14 x 2.2 LEER = the equivalent of R-30.8 efficiency |
16” Dia. Log= 16 x 2.4 LEER = the equivalent of R-38.4 efficiency
18” Dia. Log= 18 x 2.6 LEER = the equivalent cf R-46.8 efficiency