Dow & Duggan Log Homes, Halifax NS : Materials

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Our Log Home Materials

Designed with construction ease in mind, building is simplified due to pre-cutting and numbering of key pieces to minimize on-site cutting and confusion. It can be installed on any standard foundation that meets your local building codes. Each home package is complete and ready to assemble.

Log Styles



Interlocking Corner	Our New 10" Super Log	Bevel Siding Log	Log Styles

Traditional Log Home Packages

Our log home packages generally include all the materials necessary to build the weather tight shell of your new log home. Don't be fooled by other log home companies that provide incomplete packages. Dow & Duggan log homes are complete.

Dow & Duggan Log Home Materials List
Floor Structure:	Floor joist as required for plan. Material for carrying beam. 5/8" OSB for subfloor. Logsiding for skirting. Pre-engineered I-joists optional.
Log Walls:	Kiln dried laminated "Super Log". or High quality seasoned eastern white pine or white cedar. Red cedar on request. All our manufactured logs are: Triple tongue and groove, pre-cut to plan, numbered and predrilled for through bolt assembly and electrics. State of art pressure sensitive gaskets. Log ends treated with end check. OPTIONAL: Factory applied precoating. CORNERS: Interlocking (Center notched) or butt and pass.
Gable Ends:	Precision precut logs to roof pitch, angle cuts treated with end check.
Roof Structure:	2" x 6" Kiln dried tongue and groove decking. Douglas fire beams appearance graded 2 layers of rigid insulation Sheathing over rigid insulation. 30 year asphalt shingles. Optional: Steel roofing Ice and Water shield for perimeter fascia board. Support posts and adjusters as required.
Windows:	Pine windows, double glazed with insect screens. Optional aluminum clad or red cedar.
Exterior Door:	Pre-hung steel insulated door.
Caulking:	Sufficient quantity for logs, windows and installation.
Log Treatment:	Sikkens Log & Siding
Loft or Full Second Floor:	2" x 6" Kiln dried tongue and groove decking timber joist mechanical fasteners as required pine support posts and adjusters as required.
Dormers:	2" x 6" framing with sheathing and log siding. Roof structure like above.
Interior Finishing:	Priced on request.

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