Portland

MSRP $54,828.00  –  Sale $38,999.00  FREE SHIPPING. Expires November 30, 2020

FREE STAMPED STRUCTURAL ENGINEERED DRAWINGS

The Portland is a PREMIUM model manufactured with 70mm (2-3/4) thick wall logs with a 2 level low slope roof. The overall footprint is 1230 sq’  (41′ x 30′) with  3 bedrooms,  2 bathrooms  and vaulted (cathedral) ceilings throughout. Customize the floor plan to your design and providing no additional materials are used, the price remains the same.

The Portland can be insulated on the interior or exterior.   Insulate on the exterior and receive a FREE upgrade to vinyl  windows reducing maintenance.

This premium model is insulated on the interior using metal brackets to mount 2×4 studs with 3/4″ tongue & groove boards applied over the studs. The solid wood of 2 3/4″ thick has a thermal mass rating of R-12 ….. add R-15 insulation and achieve exceptional energy efficiency of R-27.   Insulating kit is 10% of selling price,  includes brackets & T&G cover boards

Tip: Mineral wool  insulation is recommended  for log construction.  It’s impervious to moisture with a higher R-value per inch than fiberglass and is considered a GREEN building material, environmentally friendly insulation

Tip:  Eliminate the entry overhang and move the living room wall out to increase the interior living space, no extra cost.

Tip: Board insulation can be installed between studs, apply stucco wire and stucco over the studs. High density board insulation has an R-value of 6 per” =  R-24 plus the thermal mass rating for the 2 3/4″ log of R-12 = R-36.

Tip:  Mount studs with a 1/2″ space between studs and logs to feed electrical wiring, no drilling required.

The Portland can be assembled in 12 days with 4 people and passes structural requirements for building codes. Modifications may be required for earthquake, heavy snow load regions and hurricane zones.  Approved structural engineered drawings available.