An Indepth Article On the Requirements and Process a Timber Goes Through to Make the GradeA visual skill to resolve technical and code compliancy issues
The characteristics of a timber determines its grade value which defines the allowable stresses that may be imposed on the timber for quality control and assurance sake, Coventry Log Homes adheres to the strict standards set forth by the IAS and the Log Homes Council . The grade applied to each cant (a log which has two or more sides squared off) is based on a visual inspection of the exposed surfaces. There are many factors that can reduce the strength and integrity of a log or cant, so therefore it is important to have the wood properly dried to a 19% average moisture content and milled, and in the case of manufactured log homes—graded during the pre-cutting process (after the cant is planed). Here at Coventry Log Homes, the log undergoes continued inspection after subsequent cuts to determine if it is allowed to keep its grade status or be downgraded. |
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When considering building a new home, take care to plan the design carefully. Placement of the home on the property will affect many decisions about the layout. Where will you enter the home?  Will you have a garage now, or possibly in the future? Will a guest know where to enter? Take a blueprint of your property and place a cutout of your dream home on it. This will allow you to get an idea of placement of the main entrance into your log home. This technique can also help you determine how to best take advantage of any views — an important design factor in every home. |
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 Every day we work with individuals to design a log home that fits their family’s lifestyle. Sometimes one of our standard floorplans fits the bill, but often a custom design is needed. The easiest way to create a custom design is to find a standard floorplan that comes closest to meeting your needs. Looking through standard floorplans might spark some design ideas you can incorporate into another plan, and the pictures can help you visualize the exterior appearance of your dream home.
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Question:
Is it easy to add onto a log home?
 Is it easy to add onto a log home? We hear this question all the time, especially from people considering buying a smaller home. The answer is … Yes! You can easily add on to a log home many times. We help numerous people ach year design an addition to their existing log home - even if they didn’t purchase their original home from us. Naturally, your chief concern when planning an addition should be the intention for the added space. |
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Answer: No home on the market is maintenance free, and log homes are no exception. As a homeowner, you should expect to have some upkeep around your home in order to keep it in good condition.  However, some types of homes require more maintenance than other — and here is where log homes have an advantage. It is quite easy to preserve your log home and keep it that way for life. Below are the steps to take toward low maintenance living.
Keeping your materials in good condition throughout the building process will get you started in the right direction. Once the log home has been built and your interior is ready for finishing, we recommend sealing the interior T&G walls and logs with a good quality polyurethane.
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