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Log Home Package Information
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Selecting Log Home Wood Species
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For your log home, there is quite a variety of wood to choose from.
Our most requested species for log walls is Engelmann
Spruce due to its bright color and large diameter, but
with appropriate treatment all will provide exceptional
long term durability for generations to enjoy.
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SPECIES
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CHARACTERISTICS
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Engelmann Spruce
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A nearly white heartwood with a slight tinge of red.
Generally straight grain, light in weight with moderately small shrinkage.
In addition to visual appeal, the Spruce log has a high thermal value and
low maintenance requirements.
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Douglas Fir
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Douglas Fir is a very strong wood with a rich
reddish heartwood. Generally tight growth rings,
straight grain, medium heavy with good resistance to
mildew and fungus.
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Lodgepole Pine
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Lodgepole Pine is yellow or nearly white. Generally
straight grain with narrow growth rings. Moderate in
weight, strength and shrinkage. Low resistance to decay
when untreated.
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Western Red Cedar
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Western Red Cedar has a reddish to dull brown
heartwood. Very resistant to decay. Generally straight
grains with uniform texture. Low shrinkage, lightweight
and moderately soft. Low strength when used as beams.
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