The Collins Custom Barna Log Home

Log Home Construction Resources

[The following construction resources were used in this custom log home]


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.

Gravelless Septic Systems

FLEX-Drain landscaping drain pipe

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

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

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