Montana bLog Homes http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog The Log Blog Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:58:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 The Kingsley’s Log Home http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=1111 http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=1111#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:30:29 +0000 mlhomes http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=1111 The Kingsley’s log home is a modified version of the MLH-057 design (http://montanaloghomes.com/tier.php?cat=89&p=floorplans). David worked with Eric Bachofner of Big fish Drafting to make the changes that he wanted. Once the log package is fully handcrafted, Montana Log Homes will deliver and re-assemble the Kingsley’s log home in Pennsylvania. This post will be updated throughout the construction process, so check back often! {CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE}

Front view of home Rendering of completed home Getting started! Top View Log walls to 6' Logsmiths at work! Winter in Montana 1/20/12 1-27-12 Blain, scribing a log Archway into dining bay Viewed from above Loft logs going in Walls to loft height 4-13-12 Purlins in place! full length shed dormer 4-27-12 character posts in loft ]]> http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1111 0 Cabins 6 and 7 http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=1102 http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=1102#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:06:38 +0000 mlhomes http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=1102 Follow along as these two cabins are handcrafted by the crew of Montana Log Homes. These cabins are being constructed in the Scandinavian Full Scribe method, using clean peeled Lodgepole Pine logs. {CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE} Rendering of #6 #7 cabin Setting the first course #6 Odin scribing a saddle notch #6 #7 about 3 1/2 feet tall Corner scribes on #7 #7 progress 1-12-12 #7, 1-27-12 2nd floor joists in place #7 porch logs #7 Front view #7 Rear view Beginning second story log walls Scribing the saddle notches 2-3-12 #6- 2-3-12 First log floor system in place Support logs for large deck on #6 Scribe fit log jointery #7 second floor walls #7 progress 2-10-12 #6 first loft Logsmith at work! #6- 2-10-12 progress #6 building temporary stairs #6 first floor in, walls going up #6 2-17-12 #7 second floor tie-in #7 inside 2nd floor #7 corner post detail #6 walls growing! #6- 2-24-12 Justin trimming an end #7-2-24-12 2nd level #7 #7 Setting the top wall logs #7 #7-3-2-12 #7 from above #6 from above #6-3-2-12 #6 getting taller! #6- 3-9-12 #6, 2nd level bedroom #6 making progress! #7 ready to start the roof #7 roof structure #7-3-9-12 #7 center roof system Setting log on #6 #6 Stairwell #6 second log floor #6 -3-16-12 #6-3-23-12 #6 covered porch #7 roof structure #6-3-30-12 Porch rafters in place Rainy Day in MT! # 6 getting tall! Logsmiths at work #6, 4-6-12 Nearing the top! P1040732 4-11-12

]]> http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1102 0 Dovetail Log Cabin http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=1088 http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=1088#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:14:40 +0000 mlhomes http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=1088 This unique log cabin is being constructed in a full scribe lateral groove with dovetail corners. The dovetail corner system is typically associated with chink style log cabins, however the full scribe allows for only a small bead of caulking to provide the final seal. {PLEASE CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE} Log walls completed Dovetail corners Notching in the loft beams Setting the ridge logs Completing the package Re-assembled on mobile foundation Loft beams and dormer trim beams Front view of cabin Roof on! Inside trim Loft edge Ladder to loft 3-11-12 preparing for transport On the road! This is a nice spot!

]]> http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1088 0 Citarelli Log Home http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=1050 http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=1050#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:38:30 +0000 mlhomes http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=1050 Paul and Lisa Citarelli’s dream of having their own log home in Colorado is about to be fullfilled! Their plans were completed by Jake’s Drafting service (http://www.jakesdrafting.com/) in Steamboat Springs. They have now commissioned Montana Log Homes of Colorado (http://www.montanaloghomesofco.com/) to complete their beautiful log home. The log package will be handcrafted using 13″-14″ base diameter Lodgepole pine logs in a Scandinavian Full Scribe style. We will update this post weekly so check back often to watch the Citarelli’s home take shape! {CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE} Just getting started Odin sawing a "V" notch 8-19-11 Tory and Justin placing a log Log walls to about 5' 8-25-11 Half sweep log endstyle Starting the archway 9-1-11 Preparing the entry Archway to the kitchen/dining room 9-8-11 Loft joists in place Viewed from above 9-15-11 Setting the purlins Entry plate logs in place Scribing a purlin Purlins and gables complete Handscribed connections 9-30-11 Log stairs ready to install 10-6-11

]]> http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1050 1 Custom Log Home for Scott and Nancy Murphy http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=940 http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=940#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 21:06:16 +0000 mlhomes http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=940 Scott and Nancy’s dream of living in a log home in Montana is about to come true! This custom design was created by Scott and Nancy and is being brought to life by Bigfish Drafting and Montana Log Homes. Greg Lee construction and his team will be providing the foundation and finish work. This post will be updated weekly throughout the construction, so check back often. [CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE] Computer rendering of Murphy's home Milling the sill logs Kelly and Lyle working a log 5-5-11 "Rocky" hard at work! Inside corner- office 5-12-11 5-19-11 View from above About 7' tall 5-26-11 Great room truss Sweeping the log ends Inside the office wing Hand chiseling a saddle notch 6-2-11 6-9-11 Porch posts and headers in place Interior support posts Notching for loft logs Loft logs in place! View from above 6-16-11 Nearing completion Looking toward the Kitchen 6-30-11 The finishing touches! Log Stairs in place 7-16-11 The entry Starting the roof

]]> http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=940 0 Scott Batchelder and Susie Choate Idaho Log Home http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=867 http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=867#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:18:00 +0000 mlhomes http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=867  We are very excited that you are working on our log home to be located in Idaho.  Susie and I will be locating there to try to be closer to our children.  Our kids can’t seem to all find one state they like so we are just trying to get closer than we were when we lived in Alaska.  We are looking forward to downsizing our lives with this lovely home that Kalispell Montana Log Homes has designed for us. Hopefully, it will serve as the backdrop for many family and friend get- togethers.

 Scott & Susie

Post will be updated weekly so check back often to watch the progress on Scott & Susies handcrafted log home [CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE]

Rendering of completed home Getting started 3-31-11 4-7-11 Justin, working on a log! 4-14-11 Lyle chiseling a log Kitchen archway starting 4-21-11 Loft logs set and ready to scribe Aerial view! Balcony logs Carport headers in place 4-28-11 Log Gable ends getting started Kitchen/carport headers 5-5-11 View from above Section 2 log gable Purlins in place 5-12-11 Ready for the ridge logs Dormer logs in place 5-19-11 Dormer truss 5-26-11 Nearing completion! Completed log package 6-2-11 Kneebrace at carport Loading for delivery Set-up! Home at last! ]]> http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=867 0 Custom Log Home for Max and Staci Reeves Bouthillette http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=834 http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=834#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:08:32 +0000 mlhomes http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=834 Max and Staci’s custom log home will be a true family retreat. The Bouthillette’s spent countless hours working on a preliminary design. Final plans were drafted by Jake’s Drafing Service (http://www.jakesdrafting.com/). Upon completion of the log package their home will be re-assembled and completed by Montana Log Homes of Colorado (http://www.montanaloghomesofco.com/)  outside of Steamboat Springs Colorado. Check back often to watch these massive logs be transformed into a beatiful custom home! [CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE] 3-17-11 3 1/2 to 4' tall 3-17-11 About 7' up with the walls Kelly, squaring the end of a bay post Blain sawing out a "V" notch 3-24-11 Beautiful day in Mt.! Tying in the openings Entry-3-31-11 Character post at entry 3-31-11 Blain and Jason hooking a loft joist Tie log to support loft Loft logs ready to scribe 4-7-11 4-14-11 Greatroom bay Loft logs in place Coming into the entry Log will cap the loft logs 4-21-11 View from the kitchen Great room bay 4-21-11 Second story underway Entry side 4-28-11 5-5-11 Second story log walls growing! 5-5-11 Second floor archway starting Getting Taller! Character log above Great Room 2nd floor archways 5-12-11 Starting the Great Room Posts 5-19-11 5-19-11 timber truss in place Truss from second level 5-26-11 Second floor archways 18' tall walls complete 6-2-11 Log Truss for roof support above Gt. room Beginning the full log gable ends Still climbing! 1/2 sweep log end style 6-9-11 6-16-11 Log gable starting purlins going in! Long ridge line complete Interior of log gable 6-30-11 Ridge purlins in place Log Jointery 7-7-11 P1040229 Nearly complete! The finishing touches! 7-15-11

]]> http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=834 0 Handcrafted log home for Tom and Jeanette Nasser http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=743 http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=743#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:34:55 +0000 mlhomes http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=743 The Nasser’s custom log “cabin” was inspired by the MLH-054 plan which can be viewed at:http://montanaloghomes.com/tier.php?cat=58&p=floorplans. Upon completion of the log package Montana Log Homes will re-assemble the Nasser’s cabin at “Heavens Landing” (http://www.heavenslanding.com/), located in the northeast corner of Georgia. This post will be updated weekly, so stop back often to view this custom home being handcrafted by our skilled logsmiths. {CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE} Home rendering Skip peeled logs 11-11-10 Scribing a log View from above 11-18-10 Hand chiseled cope Justin, Kelly and Chauncey at work! Setting a log Looking through arch to kitchen and dining A Snowy Day in Montana 12-13-10 Archway into kitchen 12-13-10 12-17-10 Archway to kitchen with loft logs in place character log post supporting second floor Loft logs in place Setting up for log rafters Balcony above kitchen 12-22-10 Sunroom coming together Octagon rafters in place 12-30-10 Setting a truss for the Portico Portico trusses in place Wrapping up the octagon 1-7-11 Logsmiths at work Adding purlins to the portico trusses Portico logs complete First section of log gables Setting scaffold to build roof 1-27-11 Log Gable ends and Purlins going in Framing the Great Room Windows 1-27-11 Main ridge in place Great room purlins installed Tory, working on sweeping staircase Log Gable ends nearing completion Archway to guest bedroom Dormer purlins in guest bedroom Strairway, getting close! 2-17-11 2-21-11 Dormer purlins and Valley trim logs Loft area above entry Log Joinery above the bay windows 2-25-11 Portico with sweeping log stairs in background Preparing to load for delivery! Drilling electrical chases Loading the last of 4 trucks Home set up in Georgia Octagon sun room View from the driveway The re-set crew! Dining room Furniture is in! Front view of home nearly complete! Aerial view of completed home

]]> http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=743 4 Hussey Family Cabin http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=705 http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=705#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:13:21 +0000 mlhomes http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=705 After years of planning and design the Hussey family’s dream is about to come true. The log home is a modified version of our MLH-020 plan which can be viewed at : http://montanaloghomes.com/tier.php?cat=46&p=floorplans . Upon completion of the log package here in Montana their home will be shipped to Colorado and completed by Montana Log Homes of colorado (http://www.montanaloghomesofco.com/).
This post will be updated at the end of each work week to allow friends and family to watch their home grow as our logsmiths handcraft each log. [CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE] 9-30-10 Getting Started! 9-30-10 Skip peeled logs 10-7-10 10-14-10 Starting the Arch 10-14-10 Logsmiths preparing a wall log Interior log wall with archway 10-21-10 Great Room Tie in Character log posts and Loft Setting a purlin 10-28-10 Log truss at entry showing behind full log gable 11-4-10 Beautiful day in Montana! 11-11-10 Aerial view Character posts supporting purlins Full log gable ends 11-18-10 Arched entry with log truss above Snowy day in Montana! Character posts add a little flare! Blain and Jason notching in the stairs. Ready to ship to Colorado!

]]> http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=705 0 The Howard Summer Cabin http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=595 http://www.montanaloghomes.com/blog/?p=595#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:01:26 +0000 mlhomes http://65.109.171.191/blog/?p=595 The Howard’s summer cabin is a custom design by Big Fish Drafting and Montana Log Homes. The sloping site lends itself perfectly for the full walk out basement. The main floor plan is very open and was designed to allow every room spectacular views of the lake. This post will be updated weekly, so check back to watch our logsmiths transform raw logs into this wonderful summer cabin. {CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE} From the Dock The back patio Aerial view 7-8-10 7-8-10 Setting the second round It's growing! Aerial view 7-15-10 7-15-10 7-22-10 View from Kitchen View from Great room to Kitchen Bathroom Arch 7-22-10 Setting the log over Greatroom windows Bathroom arch Looking into the kitchen Floor Joists over Dining room 7-29-10 Logsmith trimming a log end Loft logs above kitchen view from back of home 8-5-10 8-12-10 Taking shape! 8-12-10 Trusses in place 8-12-10 Pumping concrete for the foundation 8-19-10 Logsmiths at work 1st purlins in place 8-26-10 Full log dormer Diamond trusses from the loft 9-2-10 Setting the purlins 9-2-10 Nearly complete! Full log dormers Martking for slotting 9-9-10 View from the lake 9-23-10 Setting the full log gable ends Odin and John setting a gable log Preparing for metal roofing 4-11-11

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