Log Home Construction Resources

We have found these construction resources helpful
in the process of building a Log Home

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Exterior Systems

Color-Crete from InCrete is a coloring system for concrete. It turns ordinary concrete into a subtle, complimentary landscape using a pallet of 30 colors and textures.

How to Install Flashing on a Log Home
Click here to see a roof detail sheet from BARNA LOG HOMES for how to install flashing

Gravelless Septic Systems


FLEX-Drain landscaping drain pipe


The Euclid Chemical Company - curing and sealing compounds for concrete floors - download their product pdf


GeoThermal HVAC Systems - and the art of extracting latent geothermal heat from the ground. Not an inexpensive heating and cooling system to install but well worth considering for long-range fuel savings


cfiFOAM supplies a unique spray-dried polymeric resin with a foaming catalyst to produce a "dry" foam used below-grade for waterproofing and insulation purposes. It has a high R-Value and is recommended for use with insulated concrete forms (ICF's)


Termite Defense Product

Proper Pre-Construction Termite Treatments:
A Guide for Residential Homeowners (pdf)

Termite Control: Answers for Homeowners



Residential garage doors by Overhead Door - steel, quiet operation, wide range of products and Openers


Metal Roofing: A Buying Guide


Asphalt Shingles - product comparison chart

Presidential Shake TL Ultimate - triple layer thickness, lifetime limited transferable warranty, up to 110 mph wind warranty



The design and use of various types of septic media filter systems for difficult sites

Why do septic systems malfunction?

A Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems (pdf download)



Everything you need to know about Drilled Wells


Reward's flat wall iForm
Insulated concrete forms (ICFs)


All about Insulating Concrete Forms


Superior Walls
Residential precast foundation technology (not advised for concrete walls over 10-12 ft)

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