Tennessee Log Homes from Natural Living Homes of Middle Tennessee and South Kentucky



▼ Weather-Tight Shell Complete Package Effective Jan. 1, 2005
A. Lifetime Warranty Pre-cut Log Wall System Your choice of log profile: 8” D, 8” round or 6x12 Square Eastern White Pine 24 step Quality Assurance Certification (see page 7 of planning guide) Kiln dried three stage curing process Grade stamped to Log Wall 40 standards TIMBOR™ treatment Interlocking double tongue and groove Your choice of pre-cut corners: saddle notch, dovetail, or butt-and-pass Pre-cut window and door openings with rough opening frames Pre-drilled and countersunk, numbered for ease of erection Lag screws, log insulation, dovetail splines, and caulking Construction training for you or your builder at TLH Training Center Plan customization at TLH Design Center Construction plans and erection diagrams Log bundles wrapped Optional Canadian handcrafted logs available Many optional sizes and wood species (see page 9 of planning guide) B. Premier Heavy Timber Second Floor System Number 1 grade Douglas Fir 4”x8” floor joists Number 1 grade Douglas Fir 6”x12” Girder beams 6” square or 8” round structural posts as required with adjustable screw jacks 2x6 Premium select tongue and groove floor decking Optional Canadian handcrafted support posts available C. House Roof Dry-in Package Conventional roof framing for all house roofs Ready for R-30 high density insulation (not provided) OSB exterior sheathing and 30 pound roofing felt Exposed Heavy Timber Douglas Fir 4"x8" Collar Beams 6” square or 8” round structural support posts as required Designed to meet most local building codes Two foot overhang is standard Optional exposed heavy timber rafters and purlins available Optional engineered roof designs up to 200 pound loading D. Porch Roof System Premier Heavy Timber Number 1 grade Douglas Fir 4”x8” porch rafters and plate 8” Round or 6” square structural porch posts 2x6 premium select tongue and groove roof decking 30 pound felt Lag screws for rafter installation E. Matching Log Siding and Framing Package for Gable Ends and Dormers 2x6 wall framing, headers and plates 7x16 OSB exterior sheathing Tyvek™ Homewap™ Your choice of exterior siding: matching log, board/batten, cedar shakes Matching log siding for sub-floor band F. Andersen™ Window Package 400 series™, Tilt-wash, double hung Vinyl clad exterior and stain grade wood interior High performance 5/8” Low-E glass, argon filled Wood grilles and matching screens Locks and hardware Your choice of exterior color: white, sandstone, terratone, or forest green Optional fixed glass gable end windows available G. Thermatru™ Exterior Door Package Fiber Classic™ wood grain pre-hung doors Double insulated glass with wood grilles where applicable Limited Lifetime Warranty (see manufacturer’s warranty for details) Screen doors included for patio doors No hardware is included H. Premier Heavy Timber Stair System Number 1 grade Douglas Fir 3”x12” stringers and treads Optional Log Stairs or Timberframe Stairs available Optional wood or wrought iron railings available Delivery Freight is included to as near to your jobsite as road conditions allow Windows and doors may be drop shipped at your convenience

▼ (Optional) Dry-in Completion Package
I. Subfloor System Treated sill plates - 2”x8” 2”x10” floor joists – 16” on center Double 2”x10” perimeter band Triple 2”x12” girder beam Metal cross bracing and subfloor adhesive ¾” Advantech Tongue and groove floor decking with 50 year warranty Optional floor trusses, Wood I joists, and exposed beam framing available J. Porch and Open Deck Floor System 2”x8” treated floor joists – 16” on center Double 2”x8” perimeter band joists 5/4”x6” treated floor decking (.40 treatment) Optional engineered designs for heavy code requirements available Optional Western Red Cedar, Redwood, and synthetic deckings available K. Interior Partition Wall Package 2x4 framing – 16” on center 2x6 framing where required Double top plates and single bottom plate Optional full log interior walls available Optional basement wall framing available L. Exterior Trim Package 1”x12” pine house and porch roof fascia 1”x6” pine exterior door and window trim Optional Western Red Cedar and step fascia available Delivery Freight is included as near to your jobsite as road conditions allow
▼ (Optional) Premier Interior Package
M. Exposed Wood Tongue and Groove Ceiling Decking 1”x8” pine tongue and groove paneling for interior ceilings, soffits, and snow blocking Reversible pattern Optional sizes and wood species available N. Home-Tech Knotty Pine Interior Doors from Finland Pre-finished, two coat high luster lacquer Pre-hinged for ease of installation Solid brass hardware with three interchangeable locking options Gasket seals attached to door jamb for smooth, tight fitting action Pre-finished frames Optional interior French, 9-lite, frosted glass available Optional hardware choices and styles available Delivery Freight is included to as near as your jobsite as road conditions allow Drop shipments available after home is “in the dry”

Note: Please refer to your Purchase Agreement for your exact package contents.


*Weekender Collection PACKAGE CONTENTS*

The Weekender Collection is a series of cabin plans and getaways between 600 and 1200 square feet. The complete packages are designed for the do-it-yourselfer, the wanna-be builder, the weekend warrior, or they can be quickly erected by a professional builder. The pre-cut log packages along with exposed heavy timbers for the roof, second floor and stairs combined with lots of tongue-and-groove decking, give these cabins the look and feel of rustic authenticity. The typical package contents offered for small getaways and cabins are quite affordable and are listed below. Click Here for a small collection of plans, or we can use your plan or design your own in custom plan in the Tennessee Log Homes Design Center.

▼ The Weekender Series Weather-Tight Shell Complete Package
Lifetime Warranty Pre-cut Log Wall System 6”x8” D-log profile: Eastern White Pine 24 step Quality Assurance Certification (see page 7 of planning guide) Kiln dried three stage curing process Grade stamped to Log Wall 40 standards TIMBOR treatment Interlocking double tongue and groove Saddle notch pre-cut corners Pre-cut window and door openings with rough opening frames Pre-drilled and countersunk, numbered for ease of erection Lag screws, log insulation, dovetail splines, and caulking Construction training for you or your builder at TLH Training Center Plan customization at TLH Design Center Construction plans and erection diagrams Log bundles wrapped Many optional sizes and wood species (see page 9 of planning guide) Heavy Timber Second Floor System Pine 4”x8” floor joists Pine 6”x12” Girder beams 6” square support posts as required with adjustable screw jacks 2x6 Premium select tongue and groove floor decking Heavy Timber House Roof Dry-in Package Pine 4”x8” exposed rafters and collar ties Pine 3”x12” ridge beams 2x6 Premium select tongue and groove roof decking R-16 vented rigid poly-styrene roof insulation OSB exterior sheathing and 30 pound roofing felt 6x6 structural support posts as required Lag bolts for rafter and collar installation Oly screw fasteners for insulation installation Engineered to meet most local building codes Two feet overhang is standard Optional engineered roof designs up to 200 pound loading Heavy Timber Porch Roof System Pine 4”x8” porch rafters and plate Round or square structural porch posts 2x6 premium select tongue and groove roof decking 30 pound felt Lag screws for rafter installation Gable End and Dormer Matching Log Siding and Framing Package 2x4 wall framing, headers and plates 7x16 OSB exterior sheathing Your choice of exterior siding: matching log, board/batten, cedar shakes Matching log siding for subfloor band Double Hung Wood Window Package Stain grade wood Double hung with easy-clean tilt sash High performance 5/8” Low-E glass, argon filled Wood grilles and matching screens Locks and hardware Optional fixed glass gable end windows available Wood Exterior Door Package Stain grade wood pre-hung exterior doors Double insulated glass with wood grilles where applicable Screen doors included for patio doors No hardware is included Premier Heavy Timber Stair System Pine 3”x12” stringers and treads Optional wood or wrought iron railings available Delivery Freight is not included $500 minimum fee per 48’ tractor trailer load Out of state deliveries estimated at $2/per loaded mile Call your sales representative for exact freight quotes to your jobsite
▼ (Optional) Weekender Series Dry-in Completion Package
Subfloor System Treated sill plates - 2”x8” 2”x10” floor joists – 16” on center Double 2”x10” perimeter band Triple 2”x12” girder beam Metal cross bracing and subfloor adhesive Tongue and groove OSB panels for subfloor decking Optional floor trusses, Wood I joists, and exposed beam framing available Porch and Open Deck Floor System 2”x8” treated floor joists – 16” on center Double 2”x8” perimeter band joists 5/4”x6” treated floor decking (.40 treatment) Interior Partition Wall Package 2x4 framing – 16” on center 2x6 framing where required Double top plates and single bottom plate Exterior Trim Package 1”x12” pine house and porch roof fascia 1”x6” pine exterior door and window trim Delivery Freight is not included See delivery details in shell package description