Thanks to everyone for coming to say hi to me at the Charlotte Log & Timber Frame Expo over the weekend! It was wonderful to visit with some of my blog readers. So many people came in to the booth and recognized me and the Rockbridge from the blog. That was really rewarding. I spoke with so many people, registered tons of people to win the Harley, and gave away a million canvas bags.
The show was crazy! There was so much interest in our product, people were waiting in line to talk to us. Can't wait to see you all again at the model! Bring those free planning guide coupons in to get your free 2008 Southland Planning Guide.
As far as progress on the model:------------------------
Very productive week last week. The logs are all stacked and the house and the garge/office are 'dried in'. Caulking is complete inside and out. Shingle roof is complete on the office. Office logs are stained inside and out and stone work is completed on the foundation of the garage/office. We are just waiting for interior walls and wiring in the office.
The metal roof on the model is 3/4 way complete. They are waiting on completion of the chimney before the rest can be done. And the HVAC is done. Here are some pictures of the ductwork.
One more thing - we have a jobsite dog. I named her Cadie (short for "Stockade" - as in our Stockade style logs.) She has a collar, but appears to be a stray.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
Dry in of a log cabin home (Southland log home) defined
We are approaching the day when we can say that the model and the garage/office are "dried in." The term means that the home is at a point that nothing can get in from the outside. Dry in means that you can move things in - dry wall, bath tubs, fixtures, etc.
At Southland our kit comes ready to dry in the home and then some. There are 39 different types of materials that ship with the log kit. (Check out the What's Included page.) Here are some of the biggies: pressure treated sill plates, triple 2X10 rim joists, triple 2X10 girders with 2X2 PT ledgers. We provide all the material from the hard wood floor on the first floor to the interior 2X4 or 2X6 studded walls (2X6 walls are water walls) - including the 2X6 tongue and groove ceiling, the 5" insulation board, the roof sheathing, and the 30 weight roof felt paper. Our "Dry in" kit even includes the exterior doors and windows (HUGE!)
There is a lot more that goes in to a Southland Log Home kit. If you have questions click to email me Susan (office manager) or Jamie (sales) at the Charlotte sales office - 704-658-1501.
At Southland our kit comes ready to dry in the home and then some. There are 39 different types of materials that ship with the log kit. (Check out the What's Included page.) Here are some of the biggies: pressure treated sill plates, triple 2X10 rim joists, triple 2X10 girders with 2X2 PT ledgers. We provide all the material from the hard wood floor on the first floor to the interior 2X4 or 2X6 studded walls (2X6 walls are water walls) - including the 2X6 tongue and groove ceiling, the 5" insulation board, the roof sheathing, and the 30 weight roof felt paper. Our "Dry in" kit even includes the exterior doors and windows (HUGE!)
There is a lot more that goes in to a Southland Log Home kit. If you have questions click to email me Susan (office manager) or Jamie (sales) at the Charlotte sales office - 704-658-1501.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Excitement at the Construction Site
Roof/Shingles complete on the office/Garage. Interior and Exterior Caulking complete both on model and office. Stonework nearing completion on the office foundation.
This weekend Statesville had 55 mph wind gusts. The only casualty was the porta john which was thrown 10 feet (thank goodness no one was in it! lol!) The model and office remained in tact.
Sunday night we had 3 of Iredell County's finest at the site when a passerby reported an unauthorized person and vehicle at the site (hmm - I can't imagine that we generate any attention building this thing right by the highway.) They checked everything out with haste and even brought the K-9 for back up!!! All ended well and we thank the Sheriff's dept for all their help!
This weekend Statesville had 55 mph wind gusts. The only casualty was the porta john which was thrown 10 feet (thank goodness no one was in it! lol!) The model and office remained in tact.
Sunday night we had 3 of Iredell County's finest at the site when a passerby reported an unauthorized person and vehicle at the site (hmm - I can't imagine that we generate any attention building this thing right by the highway.) They checked everything out with haste and even brought the K-9 for back up!!! All ended well and we thank the Sheriff's dept for all their help!
Log Home Show this Weekend
I won't be around the model much this weekend - I will be at the Log Home and Timber Frame Expo in Charlotte. Come see me there.
Location: 501 South College Street (Charlotte Convention Center)
Times: Friday 11 - 7; Saturday 10 - 7; Sunday 10 - 4
If you come please let me know that you saw my blog. I would love to meet you, and I will give you a coupon for a 2008 Southland Log Homes Planning Guide.
Location: 501 South College Street (Charlotte Convention Center)
Times: Friday 11 - 7; Saturday 10 - 7; Sunday 10 - 4
If you come please let me know that you saw my blog. I would love to meet you, and I will give you a coupon for a 2008 Southland Log Homes Planning Guide.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Some specifics on stain and caulk
This week we are finishing the interior and exterior log walls on the garage/office space. I wanted to provide some specifics on this process:
After the logs are stacked the crew caulks between each log. The caulk is a "Southland Tan" color caulk mixed to match. Southland ships caulk with each kit. It prevents infiltration of the logs and increases energy effeciency.
After caulking a layer of stain is applied. It seals the caulk and the log. The stain is like sunscreern. It provides a UV barrier which increases the life of the log. The stain we use is "Woodgaurd". On this model we are using the Woodgaurd stain in the "honey-beige" color. We ship enough stain with the kit to apply to the inside and out. This is a huge money saver because Southland is able to provide this with the kit. Click here for more about what's included.
After the logs are stacked the crew caulks between each log. The caulk is a "Southland Tan" color caulk mixed to match. Southland ships caulk with each kit. It prevents infiltration of the logs and increases energy effeciency.
After caulking a layer of stain is applied. It seals the caulk and the log. The stain is like sunscreern. It provides a UV barrier which increases the life of the log. The stain we use is "Woodgaurd". On this model we are using the Woodgaurd stain in the "honey-beige" color. We ship enough stain with the kit to apply to the inside and out. This is a huge money saver because Southland is able to provide this with the kit. Click here for more about what's included.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Roofin' Party Saturday!
Roof is all but complete (completed roof photo) - they ran out of daylight Saturday. When I was there Saturday it looked like a party. There were cars everywhere - workers on the roof and workers on the stonework at the bottom. I am sure it's finished today.
The electrician was there to wire the place. Fans and lights are wired and will be installed in the next couple of weeks. Of course, one of the last things we will do is the actual installation of the hardware and fixtures. You can't very well hang these beautiful fixtures and then have workers coming through with equipment, pounding and dirtying things up. So they'll go in when I say so.
The stove pipe on the chimney has been completed and is waiting inspection before we can begin the rock work.
The glass windows and the entrance door for the office are in.
The electrician was there to wire the place. Fans and lights are wired and will be installed in the next couple of weeks. Of course, one of the last things we will do is the actual installation of the hardware and fixtures. You can't very well hang these beautiful fixtures and then have workers coming through with equipment, pounding and dirtying things up. So they'll go in when I say so.
The stove pipe on the chimney has been completed and is waiting inspection before we can begin the rock work.
The glass windows and the entrance door for the office are in.
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