Our Log Home Package

Jesse Lathrop, Vice President of Mill Operations for Southland Log Homes, tells why our log home package is more comprehensive

Pre-cut Logs:

Every Southland log home is engineered in our mill, not on your job site. Each log is pre-cut, numbered and notched, which can save you weeks of valuable construction time.

Kiln -dried Logs:

Every Southland log home is placed in a high temperature Dry Kiln, which removes the water and moisture from the logs. This greatly reduces the opportunity for shrinking or settling.

Thicker Walls:

Southland’s round logs are 8-inches thick, which provides 33% more wood than most log homes. This not only looks better, but also saves money in meeting energy code requirements.

Pre-cut Log Beam System (Stockade only ):

We provide a real log beam system 24” on center between the first and second floors. It is factory notched into the sidewalls so there are no unattractive hangers to cover.

Full Log Gables:

Wherever you have heated space we use full logs to maintain the energy efficiency of your log wall system. We use log siding only in the attic or by special request.

Porches:

Your Southland Log Homes’ package comes with full porch posts and lintel supports for your roof system.

Porch and Deck Rail Options:

If desired, custom-designed square full 2” x 2” pressure-treated line pickets, topped with 3”x 4” round top pine rails, create a massive handrail look for our log home packages.

Floors:

All Southland log home packages come with tongue and grooved 1” x 6” unfinished knotty pine flooring for the first floor of your home. Garages and car ports are not included.

Exterior And Interior Wood Finish:

Every Southland log home includes the best exterior and interior wood finish to protect your home and keep it beautiful for years to come.

Caulking:

We provide special caulking with all Southland log homes to seal the joints on your home. nd we use a special “Southland Tan” color to match the logs.

Log Siding:

Every Southland Log Homes’ package includes log siding to cover the girder sill plates and the roof dormers. This maintains the log look without having to make special foundation or roof adjustments.

Doors:

All Southland doors come pre-hung, with low-E Argon filled glass panes with grids and are factory bored for your own lock sets. We provide national name brands that are warranted for 10 years.

Windows:

Southland’s wood windows come standard with 1” x 6” pine exterior trim, removable grills, and screens factory installed. They are low-E argon filled glass panes that provide excellent insulation. The insulated glass sash has a lifetime warranty. Upgrades to clad windows are available by request.

Freight:

Because we kiln dry our logs, there is no hauling of water to your job site. The lower weight requires fewer trucks, and freight costs can sometimes be cut in half.

Foundation:

Just like a conventional home, a Southland log home can be designed for a variety of foundation types, such as crawlspace, slab, basement or pilings.