Grizzly Log Homes

Quality hardwood TULIP POPLAR log stack

2011-09-01T09:55:00.000-07:00

showing the basement walls, this is not yet back filled, however patriot is still going ahead with the project


you can see here how the logs are braced, this is to strengthen the stack from strong winds until the second floor and interior walls are framed.

Unloading the semi of Tulip poplar logs in Wisconsin

2011-09-01T08:25:00.000-07:00

PATRIOT LOG HOME BUILDERS shows you first hand just how the logs are delivered and unloaded. Patriot shows up to every job the day before log delivery to unload your semi truck for you. They do this for several reasons, primarily so they can strategically place the log bundles and materials where it is the most efficient for the building process. They generally will have the sub-floor already installed, either they are contracted to do the work, or the homeowner has had int completed before delivery. Logs are mostly loaded on the deck to save both time and wear and tear on the logs. When logs are dropped a considerable distance from your home, given rain ( a high probability these days) and with out a forklift(something we advise heavily on ...a solid investment for your log home) logs can get extremely dirty, stained and sometimes even dented or scratched.

~First load of Tulip Poplar

Hand loading is still necessary

Mike Hompertz JR. is an experienced fork lift driver, he makes it look easy (see video ) but it takes skill

Beautiful Tulip poplar straight from the Mills of the forests of TN

Log delivery day is always exciting

SEE THE UNLOADING LIVE in this

You tube video

Day two log delivery from Tn, Mike Homeprtz owner takes the movie while son, Mike Hompertz Jr. Drives the fork lift, Jeremy Sinur , log master, helps on the semi.

Building a TULIP POPLAR LOG HOME in Minocqua

2011-08-20T09:26:00.000-07:00

For those wishing to see a Tulip Poplar log home in Wisconsin Minocqua area, such a home is going up this fall from Grizzly log homes built by Patriot Log Home Builders.

A summer home is in the process of being built in Northern Wisconsin on North Two Lake around the Lake Tomahack area, this is a tourist destination filled with lakes for fishing , swimming, boating and all other water sports and activities ... a very beautiful area to build a log home. Lovely down town for shopping !

This photo of Minocqua is courtesy of TripAdvisor

Rick DuPrey, the lucky homeowner , who is his own general contractor, a smart and thrifty decision which many should consider, has a lot that is about 2 acres heavily wooded, on the lake shore, he plans to build a Tulip Poplar 8 x 8 D shape FULL log 1500 square foot home, walk out basement, screened in porch, 2 side wrap around deck and will have a full standing half log sided garage. a show piece. Will be blogging the entire process from start to finish!

Getting this home started has had its problems not due however to PATRIOT or the homeowner, mostly delays have been due to rain which put off concrete for quite some time , and permits were delayed because of the proximity to the lake which involved the DNR. Patriot Home builders worked with the delays and the homeowner. However an unnecessary and tragic delay has occurred due to seemingly incompetency from the outside building source, namely Home Depot.

DELAY caused by Home Depot

Logs were delivered on August 19 2011, right on time from Grizzly Log homes, Patriot unloaded the shipment. The work on the home has been delayed sadly as HOME DEPOT failed to deliver the sub-floor material, in fact they delivered everything but the needed materials, including the roof trusses for the garage. (fountain is not pored yet). Mike HOmpertz went personally to Home depot in Rhinelander twice to make clear what was needed. After stating (with 2 other witness ) that he needed the floor Joice and not the trusses, this company sent what he clearly stated he did not need.

This delay has been disheartening for both home owner and builder. This should warn any homeowner of the importance of choosing where, in the Midwest the choices often boil down to Menards or Home Depot , when buying other materials for your log home. It is important to note for instance that Menard's stocks their materials, Home Depot subs out!, they do not hold inventory in stock ! This is why the necessary materiel will not arrive until Tuesday , four days after the crew arrived. The sub does not work on Weekends!

Interior plans~both Rustic yet elegant

Interior work contracted by Patriot Log home builders. Here we see a picture of a model of what in the inside shall look like for the DuPrey Kitchen. Earthy, homey, natural yet still elegant. The interior work will be done this winter.

Grizzly Tulip Poplar Kitchen Interior

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Looking for the prefect Log home accessories ?

2011-07-29T13:15:00.000-07:00

Checkout this earthy woodsy treasury created by a fellow etsy seller , lovely for any log home style. Buy handmade or vintage and support fellow Americans and go green with VINTAGE purchases.The quilt you see if an AUTHENTIC OZARK MOUNTAIN QUILT quality that I purchased while in my travels threw Branson Mo and the surrounding area. It is breathtaking! the octogens are all sewn on by hand. Dated circa 1960.

This is made all of 100 percent cotton 2 x 2 hexagon squares and expands to 148 inches in circumference. Patterns from the 1940/30s up to the bright orange and pink paisley prints of the early 1960s. Multi color lovely and rare delicate prints make this One of a kind quilt extremely rare and hard to find. I purchased this in Missouri , visiting my mom at a little white house with a picket fence, from a lady nearly 80 years old. charming. This is hard for me to part with.

ALL SQUARES ARE SEWN ON MY HAND, LOOK AT THE STITCHING IN THE PHOTO.

This is only the top, the back side would need to be added if you wanted to use this as a blanket. (please see second photo to see the back side)

What every log home needs HAND SEWN QUILT no machine used.

Vintage FOLK ART authentic Ozark mountain QUILT TOP made in the early 1960s, ALL HAND SEWN, no machine

From funkyfindzonline

Grizzly's lowest prices in the industry

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Patriot Log Home Builders selling and assisting through the process of building your vision of the log home dream. I have been able and fortunate to meet some the friendliest home owners which has made my job so rewarding. Grizzly Log Homes is one of those companies that is working with home owners to achieve the lowest and one of the best looking homes.We have many styles to choose from along with the tails,such as butt and pass,dove-tail,notched and mortised in. Many of your log home needs such as,posts,floor beams,decorative beam rafters 2x6 and 2x8 tounge and groove Send your sketch or print to Grizzly and I will get your price, it comes with engineered plans to complete. Give me a call at 608-547-4129 Mike

How to chain saw a log window opening and the end of a log

2011-04-11T06:53:00.000-07:00

PATRIOT Log Home builders uses the Makita saw 16 1/2 blade takes skill and strength and care as its use is/or can be dangerous! The blade is exposed ! This saw should ONLY BE USED BY A PROFESSIONAL !!!!

Mike HOmpertz of Patriot Log Home builders

Using a standard Chain Saw to cut a D shape 8 x 8 Tulip Poplar log

A technique that Mike f Patriot Log Home Builders uses is, when he stacks the logs, rather than cut them to size, i.e. cut them to the length of the window opening, he finds the closest log and lets them hang threw, then after the stack he cuts threw , after marking the side of the window opening and in one full sweep cuts the opening. This takes skill and a steady arm.

Mike cutting with the large Makita 16 1/2 inch saw

Using the preferred Makita saw, Jeremy with Patirot Log home Builders shows how to saw the end of a log during the Kentucky log stack of Grizzly Tulip poplar

Tulip poplar log stack in Kn April

2011-04-10T07:12:00.000-07:00

Mike HOmpertz of Patriot Log Home Builders went to Kentucky to do the log stack on the Grizzly package, a home just under 3000 square feet.

Log stack~ look at the progress in just 3 days!

Effective use of time and dedication

TULIP POPLAR- A HARDWOOD

Tulip poplar is a heavier and more dense wood than pine and cedar. It is 50 % heavier than both. The advantages would include more thermal mass, leading to a more solid and sturdy home with additional wind/weather Resistance including earthquake , tornado and hurricanes

Tulip Poplar more Weather Resistant

Tulip Poplar- 50 % heavier than pine or cedar .

Patriot log home builders moves tonnage!!

Each log average 16 feet long and weighs about 150 to 300 pounds each, these were placed on the sub-floor by the forklift then individually cut, moved and set by hand. On this semi load of logs it carried s 8 skids, each skids which holds about 25 logs per skid or about 20 tons of logs

Patriot moved 27 tons in just 8 days! The garage was full log as well. This requires endurance and strength, Patriot worked an average of 9 hours per day(excluding breaks) and worked straight threw. This is the type of dedication you will receive when Patriot Log Home Builders shows up to build your home. This print called for a 13 log stack, however with Patriots thrift in cutting the material and the log management with layout, additional logs were available and with negotiation with sales of Grizzly an additional course was added.

Why use a professional to stack your logs ?

This is not the place to try to save Money , hire a specialist, it is NOT suggested to use a stick framer or general carpenter to stack your logs, it requires special tools and skill . Do not let them learn how to do this on your home, you will be sorry.

Your house is forever
Do you want to gamble with an unskilled laborer?
Number 1 problem , walls out of plum! Serious issue !
Missed gaskets (not air tight)
More waste of time and material and your money !
walls out of plum effect house home, it will show up EVERYWHERE , your doors, interior walls, trim and roof framing.

What if my log stack is out of plum ? How can I fix it ?

The only thing you can do , is take it down and re-stack it . This time hire a professional, the money is well spent.

patriot log home builders log stack Grizzly logs in Kentucky

2011-04-10T06:08:00.000-07:00

Patriot Log Home Builders
Just back this morning from Kentucky after putting up the log stack on D shaped Tulip poplar just under 3000 square feet with attached full log garage . Beautiful Tulip poplar, this log stack took 8 days while the homeowner chipped in. True to the custom of Patriot Log Home Builders had the homeowner Tim set the first log and he was filmed in the process. The stack went smooth as the product was exceptional.


Mike Thinking it out , having some fun!

Randal fastening the first row logs to sub floor with log screws

Day One tools and material getting prepared

Nice view out back of log home pond and river !

Homeowner and Jeremy getting ready to put down first log

foam double row on top of each tongue for insulation and sealing

Homeowner putting in log screw on header of door opening

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Rustic Tulip poplar

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What is offered in dry in ? for $30.00 sq. ft.

2011-03-28T12:14:00.000-07:00

Grizzly offers for $30.00 material and labor here is what is included as far as the labor is concerned.

What labor is included with the Grizzly log home package?

stacking logs
beam floor system
install roof framing ( 2 x rafters)
install roof OSB (plywood)

Patriot log home builders includes for an only $8.00

sub floor
consultation and work with electrical /plumber / etc...
drill out electric outlets
install window and doors and trim
install fascia and soffet
all exterior log siding
install temp stair basement to first and first to second
install decks with porch roofs
all partition walls first and second floor
Tongue and groove flooring on loft
felt roof

Tin/metal roofing
1.85 linear foot $4.80 Sq ft. 40 year warranty

this is a mid range basic yet very attractive roof for an economical log home. Remember that this gives your home a higher resale value, it is basically for the life time of your home, no re-shingling every 15 years avg.

What is Tulip Poplar? The superior log for a log home

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Tulip Poplar

We specialize in Tulip Poplar logs which are perfect for log homes. These are not a poplar log but tulip poplar log. Tulip poplars are weather resistant, & termite resistant. The Indians used these trees for canoes. Pioneers preferred these logs to other logs for homes. In fact they were exported to Europe because they were recognized as a superior log.

The tulip tree is the state tree of Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee.

It is native to eastern North America from Southern Ontario and Illinois eastward across southern New England and south to central Florida and Louisiana. It can grow to more than 50 m (165 feet) in virgin cove forests of the Appalachian Mountains, often with no limbs until it reaches 25–30 m (80–100 feet) in height, making it a very valuable timber tree. It is fast-growing, without the common problems of weak wood strength and short lifespan often seen in fast-growing species.(thank you Wikipedia-liriodendron)

I learned that it is not an actual poplar, the Tulip Poplar but a member of the magnolia family. The name is derived from the greenish-yellow tulip-like flowers that bloom spring. (Also, the leaves look like silhouettes of a tulip ) . Seeds are eaten by birds and small animals, but aren't great favorites of any, except cardinals. Once the seeds are blown away or devoured, the cones remain throughout the winter.

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Tulip Poplar wood was used by American pioneers and they last ! This log home is from the 1830s and still standing! This is

Dog Trot House - A double pen log house separated by an open passage way covered by a single roof.

Finding this log home company has given Mike a new perspective on the value of poplar as a viable wood for log home building.

More All about the fascinating Tulip Poplar-The Lily Tree

other names Basswood, Cucumber-tree, Canoe wood

"Once the mainstay of the American hardwood lumber industry"

ART♥CANOES ♥MEDICINE♥LOG HOMES♥FOLKLORE

Lets learn the basics first!

Common Name: Tulip poplar, Yellow poplar, Tulip tree, Tulip tree magnolia, Yellow wood, Canoe wood, Tulip-bearing poplar, Saddle tree, Lyre tree, Old wife's shirt, White wood, American whitewood -

Scientific Name: Liriodendron tulipfera - The generic name is derived from the Greek lirion meaning lily and dendron meaning tree.

Where is it found?In woods, Vermont to Rhode Island, Florida, Michigan, Arkansas and Mississippi. May-June. Wood soft, yellowish or brownish; sap-wood nearly white. Weight per cubic foot 26 lbs. Cucumber-tree. Blue-, white- or yellow-poplar. Lynn- or saddle-tree. Hickory- or tulip-poplar. Basswood. Saddle-leaf. Canoe-wood.

Beautiful grain

Water and termite resistant !!!

Uses:
Early settlers called the tulip tree "canoe wood" and harvested it for ships, paper mills and construction. Poplar is found in many furniture projects, toys and wood turnings because it is inexpensive, fairly workable and takes nails, screws and glue well. Poplar is also used quite often for more industrial purposes, such as the core of finer plywoods or for crates and pallets.
The Tree:
According to the University of Kentucky, the tulip poplar is the tallest North American hardwood tree. It is named for the distinctive green and orange tulip-shaped flowers that grow upright, high in the tree, in May and June. The flowers produce samaras, cone-shaped spirals of seeds, in fall, and the seeds themselves are extremely sharp. The four-lobed leaves grow 6 inches wide and turn yellow or brown in fall. Duck-bill shaped buds appear in winter.
Tulip Wood Description:
Yellow Poplar is a domestic hardwood. Poplar is straight grained and uniform in texture. The sapwood is white and often several inches thick. The heartwood is a yellowish brown to olive green sometimes streaked with dark green, purple, black, blue or red.
Finishing:
Poplar is renowned for it's ability to take paint well. It is commonly the wood stock of choice when building woodworking projects that will be painted. It is relatively resistant to decay, and when sanded, primed and painted thoroughly, should hold up well to normal wear and tear for many interior projects.

Dug out Canoe used by the Native Americans

Dug out Canoe made from Tulip Poplar

In Virginia, the Tulip Poplar is still sometimes called the "canoe tree" because it was the tree used by the Woodland Indians to make dugout canoes. The Tulip Poplar is the tallest of the eastern hardwoods, ranging from 80 to 100 feet in height. Even now, it is possible to find tulip poplar trees in Arlington with straight, thick trunks which have grown to a height of 100 feet. The wood of these trees is easy to work.

While further north birch bark canoes were common, in Virginia the people made dugout canoes. These boats could be very large; some were reported to be 50 feet long and capable of holding 40 men. Making a canoe was a long and difficult job which required great skill.

The tree was burned at the base to bring it to the ground and then the top and large boughs were burned off. Next, the small branches were removed with an axe. Finally, the inside of the boat was formed by alternately burning and then scraping with stone or shell tools. These boats could be propelled by either oars or poles made of wood.

FOLKLORE
GHOSTLY TALE of the Tulip Poplar

In 1850 in the southern Indiana town of Gnaw Bone (pop. 8), John Allcorn was killed by a falling tulip poplar tree (Liriodendron tulipifera). This was a tragic event but not unheard of in the day.

Tulip in the Crouch cemetery.

There were no undertakers within twenty miles, so neighbors hollowed out a large tulip poplar (some accounts say the same tree that killed John) to make a coffin.

Local lore tells us that soon after the burial a “poplar” sprouted at the head of John’s grave as a living monument.

A recent visit to Crouch Cemetery could not reveal a headstone for John Allcorn but did find the magnificent tulip poplar in the adjacent photo. The tree appears to be the right age to be John Allcorn’s Living Monument.

Notes: After discussion with Dr. William Hoover, Professor of Forestry at Purdue University, it was determined that this type of re-growth (from a live buried log) is possible and is called Vegetative Regeneration.

Stories about the name Gnaw Bone vary. Some say that it was named by French immigrants for their home town of Narbonne France and Hoosierized . Other more colorful stories are that when a passerby asked about the where-abouts of an area resident the reply was “I seed him settin” on a log a-gnawing on a bone”, and that a local pack of wild dogs killed a group of sheep and were seen “Gnaw-in on the bones”.

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Medicinal uses

Many uses of this tree were used from poultice to fever reducer . It is even listed in the Pharmacopoeia! I found this very useful site which tells us ...

"The inner bark of the root and trunk and the leaves have long been recognized for their medicinal properties. The Cherokee Indians used the leaves as a poultice for sores and to make an ointment to apply topically for inflammation. Other Native American tribes made tea from the bark to treat fever and indigestion; the bark was also chewed as an aphrodisiac stimulant. The medicinal use of the Tulip tree was adopted by the colonists for a variety of folk remedies including toothache and malaria. By 1787, it was recognized that a tincture of the root and bark was useful as a febrifuge to treat rheumatic fever. It was listed in the U. S. Pharmacopoeia in between 1830 and 1880 as a stimulant tonic with diaphoretic (perspiration inducing) properties for use against intermittent fevers. A substance was isolated from the bark in 1831 by a Professor J. P. Emmet which he named liriodendrin. Subsequent work in 1886 resulted in the identification of the active constituent of the bark as an alkaloid that was named tulipferine." Hikersnote

This tree species is a major honey plant in the eastern United States, yielding a dark reddish, fairly strong honey which gets mixed reviews as a table honey but is favorably regarded by bakers.

Vintage log tulip poplar homes

This log was the preferred choice for our forefathers and the pioneers of the United States, it is water and termite resistant , It is very dense and heavy and the number of vintage log homes that are over 100 years old, made from tulip poplar is amazing! These homes imply chinking , you can see how nicely the logs weather .

Use in Modern log homes

Why is it used?

It can grow to more than 50 m (165 feet) in virgin cove forests of the Appalachian Mountains, often with no limbs until it reaches 25–30 m (80–100 feet) in height, making it a very valuable timber tree. It is fast-growing, without the common problems of weak wood strength and short lifespan often seen in fast-growing species. It is a hardwood as well.

On Line resources :

http://www.sierrapotomac.org/W_Needham/TulipPoplar_070514.htm
http://www.fredwilliamson.com/Pages-Main/Monticello-Tulip-Poplar.html
http://www.estillparks.org/Poplar.htm
http://www.bedworks.net/hardwoods.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liriodendron_tulipifera About.com
Garden Guides
Curious Woods

What is the best stain? We recomend ONE TIME

2011-03-27T15:30:00.000-07:00

LOOKING FOR STAIN?

Once you have your log home built you will need to maintain it with stain.

Patriot log Home builders recommends ONE TIME

Choosing the proper stain can actually stop the deterioration of your wood!

What should I look for? A quality stain with no VOC's

A major source of man-made VOCs are solvents, especially paints and protective coatings.One Time has no solvents!
Is it green? Yes it is green approved!

What is a green approved product? See a green approved product list here , it is generally a product that met the requirements and received the points necessary set by standards such as from the

What are VOC's?
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) refers to organic chemical compounds which have significant vapor pressures and which can affect the environment and human health. read more here
How many coats do I need? Only one coat of application! Hence the name.

What is the cost and how does it compare to other stains?

Year	One TIME® $74.99/gal.	Conventional Wood Sealer $15.99/gal.
1	$74.99	$47.97
3	N/A	$47.97
5	N/A	$47.97
7	N/A	$47.97
Total	$74.99	$191.88

How often will I have to reapply? Unlike other stains, you only have to reapply it once every 7 years, not every 3 to 5 years.
What about a warranty? Yes a 7-year warranty that can be read on the ONE TIME PRODUCT LABEL for complete details.
What can it be used on?

Rustic log showroom with ONE TIME STAIN

wood log homes

wood decks
wood fences
wood yard furniture
wood docks
wood shingle siding
wood siding
and more
What is the Coverage?New Wood 300-350 square feet per gallon.
Old Wood 250-300 square feet per gallon.


When is the best time to apply ?
For best results, should be applied when temperatures range from 60 -100 degrees Fahrenheit.

The economizer package

2011-03-27T13:45:00.000-07:00

See first hand the quality and beauty of the D-shape tulip poplar milled log home package, being built in Tennessee. Mike Hompertz recently visited the job site and recorded this video.

Front view

Economizer

This is our standard 32 x32 square log kit. With this kit you can build out plans of 1000, 1400, 1700, 2000, 2500, 3000 sq ft.

We offer options of bat n board strip siding for gables & 2nd floor shed walls, tongue & groove flooring 3/4 or 1 1/2 thick, we offer beams for floor joists and porches, trim, & lathing. We can set up windows, doors, & tin roofing . The reputable and highly trusted Patriot l crews who will dry in for $20 per sq ft including sub-floor.

Please call for more information & plans. 608 547 4129

Economizer Pricing :

6 Thick Walls
Siding for Gables
Siding for Shed Wall

$15,000
$1,000
$1,000

Log Beams for 2nd floor joists:

6x8 $2,500

Tongue & Groove Solid wood Flooring/ceiling or walls :

3/4
1 1/2

$2.50 per sq ft
$4.50 per sq ft

Outline and options :

Bargain Basement :Total for 6 inch tulip poplar with 6 x8 beams and 1 1/2 T&G ( for loft flooring and finish 1 st floor ceiling), =$21,000.00 with siding $23,000.00

With full log another 700 sq @ $15.00 Sq. ft $10,500.00 $31,500.00 (recommended *)

With tulip poplar 2 x 8 planking flooring $2,500.00 $33,000.00

♥With labor $63,000

Why go full log on second floor?

*Keep in mind that although siding is $2000.00 and full log is $10,000 , you will have the additional costs of OSB sheeting, Tyvek wrap , 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 framing material, insulation, dry wall, (cost of paint) or tongue and groove siding. There are the experiences of the paying the contractors for insulation, dry waller and the carpenter. With full log, as soon as it is stacked , the exterior and interior finished are complete along with insulation and you pay only the log home builder.

What you will need to provide :

sub-floor
partition walls
OSB 4 x8 (plywood ) for sub floor and floor Joice
rafters
windows and doors 8 1st floor and (12 windows) and 2 doors

approx cost of above items $20,000.00 dry in total cost

Basic green metal roofing available at best prices in the industry

Side View , can have siding or go with the full log option (recommended)*

lower level floor plan

upper level floor plan

REDUCE YOUR COSTS AND BUY DIRECT!

This is the basics needed to build your log home, you will need to provide other building materials, (see list above) which we will help you put together. A martial list will be provide with a basic cost , to keep your cost down, we suggest that you go to your local lumber yard, such as Menards, Home Depot, Lowes and get your lumber direct, this reduces shipping costs, and you can have a hands on experience and have direct recourse.

Look and see what do I get with rustic tulip poplar ECONOMY KIT

2011-03-27T08:47:00.000-07:00

It is imperative that a consumer see first hand what they are purchasing. See this video made by Mike Hompertz of Patriot Log HOme Builders in Tennessee of an economy kit rustic tulip poplar log home kit that he managed the construction of.

Home Of the $10,000 log home kit

Charming experience in TN-funny little goat , a part of the family

2011-03-27T08:10:00.000-07:00

This cute video was made of the little goat watching T.V. and getting bored!

Family Goat

Rustic log TULIP poplar buildt by PATRIOT LOG HOME BUILDERS

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RUSTIC TULIP POPLAR

Mike HOmpertz from Patriot Log Home builders, had come across Grizzly log homes in his Craig's list surfing, He found the site and discovered that they offer TULIP POLAR, in addition to pine and cedar. Meanwhile , Mike made contact with the owner and began to establish and relationship. Mike and his wife , had an interest in selling. To learn more about the company, its product and the integrity of the man behind it, Mike went to pleasant shade Tennessee for 9 days to work on the following log home made from rustic tulip polar.

What he found was a product that exceeded his initial expectations. The rustic tulip polar is heavy and durable and Mike saw first hand how it can and does stand the test of time. During the stacking process, mike found that it required more labor, strength and endurance to get these logs, waure , plum and to fit. This is how they did it in the old days, choosing logs, picking them from the pile and determining which should go next and working with the log to get in stacked. This is not a numbered log kit. I requires experienced builders/carpenter.

HOME OF THE $10,000.00 kit

In the old days , logs where secured with wood dowels, but today log screws/nails , (oly's) are used.

The economy kit-Shot gun

1000 square feet, three bedrooms (2 upstairs ) 2 bathrooms rustic home economy kit. These are RUSTIC logs, butt and pass.

This entire home cost with the 1 acre, creek in back will sell for $75.00!

crawl space 16 x 36

See plans here

What exactly does a RUSTIC LOG mean?

Grizzleys rustic log , in order to offer an very affordable log home, has intentional cut costs at the mill. The logs are not prefect, many vary in height and in width, this can cause gaps in the wood, and for those familiar with log homes, you can see that the exterior logs are not flat or prefect. However this is really is only an aesthetic, as proper sealing still insures quality insulation and weather proofing.

Single milled cuts down on cost. What does that mean? the log only goes threw a machine that cuts away one time the outer part of the log , leaving the heart of the log. In other milling processes , where the logs are all the same dimension and width, this heart will go threw a refining mill , which shapes and prefects the log. Such a log will cost up to another 30 % more.

Get that OLD FASHIONED log home for less! This is a great log for a hunting, camping or second vacation home . For those who love nostalgia and like the rustic log look this is prefect. As you can see, the setting of this log home, merits the rustic log tulip polar choice.

608 547 4129 Mike Hompertz