| Glue-laminated logs, often called engineered timber, are
produced using several pieces of dried (average 10% moisture content) dimensional
lumber. These pieces are bonded together and then milled into the
traditional log profile that offers the look and quality of full logs.
However, laminated logs offer several distinct advantages over standard
full logs to today's builder.
ADVANTAGE 1: Laminated logs are less prone to warping and twisting due
to uneven drying (which can lead to air leaks and heat loss) than standard
full logs. Laminated logs are also far less likely to split as they
age.
ADVANTAGE 2: Strips of insulation and vapor barriers can be inserted
between the individual logs, dramatically improving the structure's thermal
efficiency.
ADVANTAGE 3: Wood species can be mixed, with a less expensive species
used for the inside pieces and premius wood grades used for interior and
exterior walls. This often saves the builder money, while at the
same time allowing him to create a truly custom look by using, for example,
pinewood exterior walls and redwood interior walls. |
Choosing the best log or log combination with which to build is of paramount
importance. We at Middleton Timber Inc. offer one of the best logs
on the market for sealing out efficiency-robbing outside elements.
With two foam gaskets and a specially formulated adhesive, our logs are
guaranteed to fit snugly and keep your structure dry, draft-free
and looking new for years! |
For a more traditional log home look, you may wish to choose the "Saddle-Notch"
corner. This style provides for a more rounded look on interiors
and exteriors. |
If you prefer a more modern look, you may want to choose the "Butt and
Pass" corner. This style delivers a rounded exterior wall, with a
flat interior wall. |
