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Bruce
& Jean Rafoth,
Earlville, Iowa
Independent Log
Home Dealers
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Hickory Spring Log Homes
Milled Systems
An Independent Log
Home Dealer
Milled
Log Homes
Milled Log Homes use logs
that are cut by
a machine to a uniform diameter. A milled log has been put through a
saw mill, lathe, or planer. These machines cut the logs into the
desired shape or profile. When you look at a milled log home, all the
logs will be uniform size. Milled Log Homes are one of the most popular
types of log homes due to their appeal of the logs' uniformity and
consistency.
Construction of Milled
Log Homes
Milled
logs can be
machined in different ways to fit together; flat top and bottom
surface, coped or tongue-and-grooved. The logs can be customized
further by sanding the sides of the log to leave them with a very
finished look or hand peeling with a draw knife for a more rustic look.
Milled logs can be air dried, kiln-dried, or cut from a standing dead
timber.
D-Logs
The most popular
type of milled log is called the D-log. D-logs are round on the
exterior side and flat on the interior side. D-logs come in 6"x8",
7"x9" and 8"x10" radiuses to mention only a few, depending on desired
look and budget. The advantage of D-logs is that the rounded exterior
gives the home the traditional log home appearance from the outside,
with the advantage of a flat interior side. The smooth flat interior
surface makes hanging pictures, mirrors, or any decorative items much
easier.
While D-logs are the
most popular and common milled log used in the
industry, other types include Double D, Dovetail, Flat, Swedish Cope,
and Handcrafted wood profiles. View our entire line of log home
styles.
Pre-cut Logs Versus Partial Cut Logs
Milled logs are available in either
pre-cut or a partial cut:
- Fully
pre-cut logs mean just that.
Everything is cut to length: electric boxes cut out, pre-drilled for lag bolts,
etc. You do not need a chain saw on site for the log wall erection,
just the basic carpentry
tools. This in turn means that less time is spent erecting the log
package, hence lower construction
costs. With a fully pre-cut package, particular attention needs to be
taken during the preliminary
stage regarding electrical outlets as the plans are fed into a
computer at the mill and all
boxes are
cut out. So, if you have missed one, you will either have to cut a box
out on site and drill the
chase or put it into the subfloor beside the log wall.
- Partial
pre-cut is where the corners are cut for you, but the logs then come in
random length and are cut on site. An advantage of the partial pre-cut
home is that if it is necessary to move something, such as moving a
window opening a couple of inches to take advantage of a view, this can
be done. You will need your chain saw for the construction of a partial
pre-cut package.
Hickory Spring Log Homes provide complete
engineered drawings with all of our methods plus a complete
construction manual with the fully pre-cut method. Our product support
team will be available by phone should you have a question on the
jobsite. Contact us for more information.
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