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Design/Engineering/Plan Check
3-4 Months
This is often one of the longest and most difficult times of your project. Preliminary design work, client changes, final working drawings, project engineering, site plans, site surveys and topographical mapping, plan checks and revisions. |
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Foundation
1 Month
A well-built house begins with a well-built foundation! Excavation, concrete forms, rebar reinforcement, concrete and slab work. |
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Log Stacking
1 Month
The logs arrive and the construction begins! |
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Purlins/Truss'
1 Month
One of the most difficult portions of the project, the purlin and truss work leading up to the roof is complicated and critical to the success of the project. |
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Roof Structure
1 Month
Once the purlins and truss work are complete, the actual roof structure is completed. The roof contains not only the roofing and insulation materials, but since it is a log home, much of the electrical wiring is installed through the roof. |
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 Finish Work
2 Months
Upon completion of the outside structure and roof, attention turns to the all important finish work on the inside.
Interior Walls - Many of the interior walls are drywall construction, but wood trim throughout warms the inside feel.
Fireplace - All log homes need at least one fireplace and often times the fireplace is a major focal point of the great room. Fireplaces can be finished with all types of rock with custom designed and built mantels. Don't forget the bedroom fireplace!
Masonry/Tile - In addition to the rock work for the fireplaces, kitchens and bathrooms need to be finish with granite, tile or marble. A wide variety of choices and price ranges are available. |
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Decking
2 Weeks
Take full advantage of your mountain views with log decking. |
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Exterior/Interior Staining
1 Month
Once the house is complete, one of the most the most important tasks is to protect your investment from the high altitude sun and weather to help ensure a lifetime of beauty. |
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