North American Log & Timber Homes and Logsiding

Conventional (stick-built) Homeowners:

LOGSIDE is most popular amongst our customers who already own a conventional house, but have always dreamed of owning their very own log home. By re-siding the exterior

The elegant look of natural wood is the perfect accent to any home's interior. LOGSIDE may also be used on any interior wall for the beautiful finish only real wood provides. Now you can have that cozy den or true country-style kitchen that you've always dreamed of! Use LOGSIDE on the inside and outside of your conventional home to create the look of a traditional log cabin but with the added comfort of conventional wall insulation between you and the weather elements.

of your home with LOGSIDE, you can have the look and feel of a brand new log home without the enormous costs of building or the hassels of moving. Full log corners specially manufactured by North American complete the look of an authentic log cabin.

You may want to view samples of our product. We offer samples of LOGSIDE and the corners, you pay UPS shipping cost only (about $15.)

FAQ:
HOW DOES LOGSIDE COMPARE IN COST TO OTHER SIDINGS?

Because LOGSIDE requires only nails to apply and is its own natural insulator, it does not need additional expensive insulation and "hanging accessories" like vinyl or other types of siding do. Therefore, total cost between different alternatives is very comparable. The main difference lies in the finished look, and in this area, there is no comparison.

HOW DOES LOGSIDE COMPARE WITH OTHER SIDINGS WITH REGARD TO INSULATIVE PROPERTIES?

Wood is one of the best natural insulators known to man, with an *R-value of up to 2.5 per inch of thickness and square foot of surface area. In comparison, vinyl or aluminum siding by itself has an *R-value of only 0.0007 per inch of thickness and square foot surface area, making LOGSIDE over 1000 times more effective as a natural insulator. Also, because LOGSIDE is applied to a conventional frame already having the standard insulation requirements (R-11-R-19), adding LOGSIDE results in a super-insulated wall far above "normal" standards. In fact, we can provide up to an R-50 wall using our split-log-siding option, which is up to three times thicker than the standard 2" LOGSIDE for even more insulative value.

Building Your Own:

Another option we make available to you is to build your home using LOGSIDE instead of full logs.We offer complete kits to erect your weathertight shell, which includes everything you need for homebuilding right down to the last galvanized nail. In adition to over 40 standardized plans, we encourage customization and given a basic floorplan, we can quote you a price charge. Complete blueprints and technical assistance is provided throughout your building process. You may have a brand new home with the look of full logs for a substantially lower price! For more information on our full log and LOGSIDE kits, we offer a full color catalog describing all items included in your package along with 40 standard models pre-priced for $9.00

WHAT TYPE OF MAINTENANCE IS EXPECTED FOR LOGSIDE?

We use SANSIN exterior wood preservative. For more information please call.

DO YOU SHIP MATIERIALS?

Yes, please call for a shipping quote.

LOGSIDE is perfect for those who love the full log look but still want the the interior design flexibility a conventional home offers. Now you can choose between drywall, paneling, wallpaper, or LOGSIDE for a unique interior style all your own. Because wood is a natural insulator, LOGSIDE provides a significant amount of additional insulation that other sidings do not.