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Your home is constructed entirely in our logyard, then it is
labeled, disassembled, and loaded onto flatbed trailers for delivery to its
final destination, where it will be enjoyed for generations to come.
We are dedicated to providing our clients with high quality
joinery. The eastern white pine species of tree that we use provides a balance
of great character, excellent thermal properties and predictability of
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The logs are individually selected from the forests of the
southern Adirondacks with size, straightness, taper and, most importantly,
character in mind. Often a tree with exceptional character when discovered in
the forest is envisioned for a specific location in the building. |
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We specialize in using the Scandinavian full-scribe method of
log building that blends old world traditions with modern technology. We use
full length, winter cut trees with no visible butt joints. Combined with shrink
-to-fit saddle notches, overscribing methods, and proper kerf cuts, we can
eliminate most of the problems associated with building with green logs.
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The lateral groove is insulated with soft rod, a material
with excellent compression rebound and sealing properties. All openings for
doors and windows as well as electrical boxes and chase holes for wiring
interior wall partition slots are also provided. |
The log roof system most commonly used is
the Post and Purlin style. Purlins are the logs running parallel with the ridge
pole. They rest on log posts located over the log walls. The posts have flat
sides to accept the conventionally framed wall systems used in the closed gable
ends. These framed wall systems can be sided with materials such as cedar
shakes, or siding, pine board and batten or live edge horizontal siding. Log
Trusses are often used instead of posts to support the ridge and purlins. Truss
designs include the king post truss and the scissors truss. For a total log
look, full-scribed log gable ends can be provided. (Because log gables settle up
to 6 inches, extra work and expense is required.)
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With
extensive experience in framing, we look forward to taking on
interesting and challenging projects outside the log building field.
This addition to a post and beam house wanted to look and feel like a
"silo" The timber roof beams included a King post made out of a 15" x
15" x 10' pine timber which was turned on a large lathe to produce the
decorative rings. |
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with an acorn shaped finial. |
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| The entire project including the
slate roof was completed by Landmark Log Building |
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