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What is Post & Beam construction?

What comes with a Post & Beam Package?

What type of wood is used?

What is the roofing system?

How long does it take to erect the house shell package?

How quickly can a package be delivered?

What needs to be done at the building site prior to delivery of the package?

After the package is up, what additional work is needed to make the house fully livable?

How many years have the cabin packages been available?

Is there a lot of flexibility in the layout and floor plan?

Is it possible to purchase a log home package?

Do you come to my site and erect the package?

What will it cost to construct my home completely including the package?

What kind of crew will I need to erect the home?

What is Post & Beam construction?

 Using large, widely spaced members to provide structural support, post & beam construction offers the possibility of combining function with the unique beauty of wood.  Posts permit wider spacing for the vertical support while the beams are used for horizontal structural support instead of regular roof truss.  Since the interior walls are not load-bearing, there is much flexibility in the floor layout and design. 

We use large and solid Douglas fir rafters, which span the ceiling and rest on posts that are incorporated into the sidewall framing. Collar ties are utilized to fasten and secure the rafters, thus strengthening the roof to met load requirement and assure sidewall stability. 

As the beams are exposed on the interior, the warmth and ambiance of wood is fully realized, thus providing a finished product that is both highly functional and striking in appearance.

What comes with a Post & Beam Package?

The post & beam packages we offer are very inclusive and likely exceed what is normally provided in other packages, including log home kits. Designed for ease in set-up, the package is the complete super structure of a house and includes our unique roofing system and pre-constructed wall panels, plus pre-hung windows and doors. Also included is a complete set of detailed blueprints specific to your package.

For more information on what is included visit the standard specifications

What type of wood is used?

We supply a combination of Douglas fir and pine, thus offering both strength and beauty. These woods blend very well together and are both easy to work with and offer an anesthetically pleasing appearance.

What is the roofing system?

The package includes 4” x 8” insulated roof panels which are offered with either standard R-30 or optional R-38 insulation value. The panels create a finished wood ceiling and are composed of cellulose insulation laminated between OSB exterior sheathing and 4” grooved fir-tex interior sheathing.

How long does it take to erect the house shell package?

Designed to be easily built, the package can be up and ready to be shingled in 3-5 days.

How quickly can a package be delivered?

Depending on the time of the year, the package can be delivered to your site in 3 to 6 weeks of ordering.

What needs to be done at the building site prior to delivery of the package?

The building site should be able to be accessed by a 52’ covered trailer, though it is possible to ferry the package material to a site if necessary. It will expedite things by having the site cleared, the foundation in place, and the sub floor ready.

After the package is up, what additional work is needed to make the house fully livable?

Once the house package has been erected, shingle the roof and enclose the roof and eves. Then, depending on how finished a look you are after, work on the decks, interior framing, insulation, plumbing, electricity, dry wall, trim, cabinets, staining, painting, floor coverings, and install the appliances.

How many years have the cabin packages been available?

Cabin packages have been available for more than 25 years and hundreds have been built over that time period.

Is there a lot of flexibility in the layout and floor plan?

While we have several different standard layouts to choose from, one of the big advantages of post & beam construction is an open floor plan which allows great flexibility in the interior design. In addition, many different options and upgrades can be ordered.

Is it possible to purchase a log home package?

We offer both exterior and interior log siding that gives the beauty of logs without any of the disadvantages, such as log twisting and cracking. Post & beam homes also offer more energy efficiency than a typical log home.

Do you come to my site and erect the package?

No, You will hire a builder/contractor and he will install the foundation, erect the package, and then finish it out to your specs. We provide a very detailed set blueprints well before the home arrives. The builder will call with questions prior to and during construction.

What will it cost to construct my home completely including the package?

To many variables to answer accurately. The two biggest are local labor rates and the level of finishes you will select. Including our package, we have seen total costs from $75 to $250 a foot.

What kind of crew will I need to erect the home?

Typically we see 2 carpenters and 4 semi-skilled assistants.