At
Montana Log Homes East
we capture the essence of the wilderness
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Creative
inspiration comes naturally in this mountain country. By preserving
the spirit of the Old West, using the handcrafted techniques
handed down from our pioneer forefathers, we create homes
as unique and beautiful as the wilderness from which they
come. For generations, the hand-hewn home has been the symbol
of the American pioneering spirit.
At Montana Log Homes East, we continue this
unique tradition by building homes as individual as you. |
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Homes
from the heart of Montana's Mountains
... as timeless and enduring as nature itself. |
Our
energy efficient homes are made from Nature's best insulators,
the great trees of the Northwest Rocky Mountains.
We build with dry, seasoned log stock. By utilizing
only dry logs we eliminate most of the shrinking and
twisting associated with green or fresh cut logs.
Hand peeling with traditional drawknives brings out
the natural coloring of each log. But more importantly,
it leaves the protective insulative layer of the log
untouched. This thermally efficient layer of the log
is removed when milled down, as in typical "kit" log
homes.
The
strong interlocking "saddle notch" in the corners and
the chinkless "V-Notch" cut in the bottom of each log
assures an incomparable log fit. Creative logsmiths
using chainsaws and sharp-edged hand tools carve the
giant Montana trees into custom crafted homes. Full
length logs are used throughout. Since there are no
splices, the solid log walls enhance the character of
your individual home. |
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Skilled
craftsmen hand-calibrate and scribe every inch of each log
to accurately measure every curve and indentation. Our "key-way"
and V-groove system of construction secures the logs vertically,
preventing even the slightest of shifting. Finally, a slender
inconspicuous bead of caulk seals the mated and matched logs
handsomely, inside and out, assuring air-tightness.
Your
Montana Log Home will, by virtue of the cellular structure
of the logs themselves, radiate warmth and cheeriness through
the coldest of winter nights, and "breathe" the coolness of
a primeval forest into your home during the heat of summer.
A Montana Log Home is crafted for practical function as much
as it is for its timeless beauty.
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It
will be a source of contentment, comfort, and security throughout
all the seasons, and for many years to come.
Thermal energy tests, in the United States and Canada, time
and again have proven the energy efficiency of solid timber,
hand-hewn logs. Hand-hewn logs are superior in strength to
factory milled logs, because the natural insulative layer
of the log is retained. They're also superior in terms of
life-cycle energy costs to similarly designed conventional
homes of wood frames, block or brick; they even surpass factory-milled
"kit" log homes in actual total energy conservation. |
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Our
experience in blending the tastes of our clients with the rustic
characteristics of hand-hewn logs has earned us a reputation
nationwide for intricate craftsmanship and reliability. |
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as the saplings of the forest become the great majestic trees
of the mountain wilderness, so your home over the years will
become tastefully aged, surrounding you with satisfaction and
pride of ownership. |
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Our
homes are built for nationwide delivery. Our experienced log
re-setting team travels to your home site and handles the
entire log re-setting. An average size log home will take
3-4 days to reset. Door and window openings are usually cut
after the log shell has been re-erected.
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If
the handcrafted alternative appeals to you, we invite you to
send for our informative plan guide. Technical information and
prices, along with handsomely illustrated floor plans of our
most popular homes will inspire ideas for your handcrafted Montana
Log Home. Be certain to include your name and address, and any
other important information along with $10 to cover the cost
of the packet, postage and handling. |
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