The Anatomy of a Katahdin Cedar Log Home (Final 1-24

The Anatomy of a Katahdin
Cedar Log Home
KCLH Component Options and Design Tips P.O. Box 145 / Oakfield, ME 04763 / P: (207) 757‐8278 / F: (207) 757‐8268 / www.katahdincedarloghomes.com
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The Purpose of this Document This document serves as a general informational document. It is intended to assist the Katahdin
Cedar Log Homes Dealer in explaining/presenting the different components that make up a Katahdin Cedar Log Home.
This document is organized in the same manner as our Proposal/Contract. It is layed out in the normal sequence of construction.
We encourage all KCLH Dealers to use this document before the quote process (as a sales tool) during the quote process (as an educational tool) and throughout the plan approval process
(as a design tool).
This document provides visual aid and design tips which are often necessary before requesting a quote. A Dealer can "walk" the customer through Katahdin's many options and then request a quote based on their preferences.
After receiving a proposal from KCLH, the Dealer can then guide the customer through their proposal using "The Anatomy of a Katahdin Cedar Log Home" as a reference.
This document will also serve as a training tool when training new staff in the ways of a Katahdin
Cedar Log Home.
We hope you find "The Anatomy of a Katahdin Cedar Log Home" to be useful as you fulfill your responsibilities as a Katahdin Dealer.
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Table of Contents
Page Number
Description
5‐7
Foundations
8, 9
Floor Framing (First Floor Platform)
10‐14
Log Walls (Northern White Cedar)
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Window and Door Bucks
16, 17
Gable End Walls
18, 19
Tie Beam Support Posts and Tie Beams
20, 21
Wall and Gable Stiffeners
22, 23
Loft Floors/Ceiling Framing 24‐27
Interior Stairs and Railings
28‐33
Roof Framing
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Double Roof Materials
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Roofing
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Table of Contents Continued
Page Number
Description
36, 37
Dormers
38, 39
Andersen Windows and Patio Doors
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Roof Windows/Skylights
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Fiberglass Exterior Doors/Steel Fire Doors
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Partition Framing and Partition Paneling
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Interior Doors
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Interior Trim 45
Exterior Trim and Skirting
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Decks, Porches, and Gazebos
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Daylight Basement Material
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Basement Level Material
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Garages
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Foundations
There are several things KCLH would like to know about the foundation your customer's log home will be built on. Following are key questions to ask your customer about their foundation:
1) What type of foundation will the home be built on? Poured concrete
Concrete block
ICF's (insulated concrete forms)
Pre‐cast concrete (such as Superior Walls)
Slab‐on‐grade with thickened perimeter
Piers (wood, concrete, concrete block, etc.)
2) Will the home have a basement?
3) If so, is the basement going to be finished?
4) Are large open spaces required in the basement with no posts (lally columns) in the way?
(This answer may dictate what type of floor framing is required for the first floor platform.)
5) What is the height from the top of the basement slab to the top of the foundation walls?
6) How will the foundation be insulated? (Today's energy codes prescribe the level of insulation
required in your area. Foundation insulation impacts things such as basement stair design and basement room sizes )
basement room sizes.)
7) Will the home have a "walk‐out" (daylight) basement?
8) Describe the garage foundation when applicable. (ie: thickened slab‐on‐grade, frost wall and slab, Is a kneewall desired?, Distance from top of slab to top of house floor?, etc.)
Notes: a) Although KCLH does not provide foundation material or posts (lally columns), it is very important that you provide information about your foundation to KCLH early on in the process. Foundation information is necessary when requesting drawings from KCLH.
Your particular details are crucial for establishing accurate floor to floor heights, stair
details, building sections, etc.
b) Cast‐in‐place basement windows shall be provided by others.
c) Basement lally columns (posts) shall be provided by others.
d) Refer to KCLH's most current Construction Manual for additional foundation information. 5
• Typical Poured Concrete Foundation
• Typical Concrete Block Foundation
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• Typical ICF Foundation "Block"
• Typical Superior Wall Foundation
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Floor Framing (First Floor Platform)
Options:
Standard = Conventional 2x10 or 2x12 floor joists w/ multi‐ply 2x10 or 2x12 beam (girder)
Upgrade = Engineered wood I‐joists w/ LVL beam
Upgrade = Pre‐fabricated wood floor trusses w/ LVL beam
Standard Sub‐floor = 23/32" T&G High Performance OSB panels (Huber AdvanTech or equal)
Notes: a) When conventional floor framing is requested, KCLH design will consult span charts to determine the size of floor joists required. "Rule of Thumb" : Floor joist spans up to 15'‐0" = 2x10's @ 16" oc. Floor joist spans between 15'‐0" and 17'‐0" = 2x12's @ 16" oc. Floor joist spans over 17'‐0" require engineered wood I‐joists or pre‐fabricated floor trusses.
b) The conventional 2x floor framing system typically requires support posts (lally columns) to be spaced at 5'‐0" to 8'‐0" on center below the girder. Many people prefer fewer supports in finished basements. Using LVL girders instead of multi‐ply 2x girders allows for fewer support posts. Support posts can be kept to a minimum upon request, but there may be an
up‐charge. c) Engineered wood I‐joists and pre‐fabricated wood floor trusses allow for wider clear spans, fewer girders, and fewer support posts than conventional 2x floor platforms. d) Other subfloor and underlayment materials are available upon request.
e) When steel girders are required, they shall be designed and supplied by others.
f) When your log walls are to be built on a knee‐wall or concrete slab, KCLH supplies sill seal
material and (2) 2x4 pressure treated plates.
g) Please refer to the "Interior Stairs and Railings" section for information about basement Please refer to the "Interior Stairs and Railings" section for information about basement
stairs.
 Conventional 2x10 or 2x12 floor joists 8
 Engineered wood I‐joists
 Pre‐fabricated wood floor trusses
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Log Walls (Northern White Cedar)
Step One:
Step Two:
Step Three:
Step Four:
Step Five:
Choose log profile
Choose outside corner style
Choose exterior face texture Choose cedar log wall R‐value (Energy code may dictate)
Choose interior of log wall paneling or log siding
1) Log Profile Options:
6x6 D‐log
6x8 D‐log
6x6 Clapboard style, smooth face
6x8 Clapboard style, smooth face
Notes: a) Additional log profiles are available upon request. An up‐charge and added lead time may be necessary.
b) Wall logs are pre‐cut and pre‐drilled unless specified otherwise.
c) Standard wall logs have a wide, single tongue. Double tongue logs are
available upon request.
d) 6x6 logs are the base option. There is an up‐charge for 6x8 logs.
e) "Prow" fronts are available as an up‐charge option.
 6x6 D‐log, hand‐peeled
 6x6 Clapboard style
 6x6 D‐log, milled
 6x8 D‐log, hand‐peeled
 6x8 D‐log, milled
 6x6 Double tongue D‐log, hand‐peeled
 6x6 Double tongue D‐log, milled
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2) Outside Corner Styles:
Base Option = Butt and Pass
Up‐charge Options = Saddle‐notch (90 degree corners only)
Dovetail (6x8 log only) (90 degree corners only)
Cedar Corner Boards (requires field fabrication)
 Saddle‐notch (90 degree corners only)
 Butt and Pass (mortise and tenon)
 Dovetail
(6x8 logs only, 90 degree corners only)
 Corner Board
(requires some field fabrication)
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3) Exterior Face Texture Options: Base Options = Hand‐peeled
Milled (smooth)
Note:
a) Both exterior face textures are offered at the same price.  Hand‐peeled
 Milled
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4) Cedar Log Wall R‐value Options:
Base Option = Premium two face cedar log wall, R‐9
No Charge Upgrade = R‐13 Energy Envelope System (6x cedar log wall, 1/2" Thermax insul., 1x6 T & G cedar paneling)
Up‐grade Options = R‐16 Energy Envelope System (6x cedar log wall, 1/2" Thermax insul., 1x3 strapping, 1x6 T & G cedar paneling)
R‐19 Energy Envelope System (6x cedar log wall, 1" Thermax insul., 1x3 strapping, 1x6 T & G cedar paneling)
R‐23 Energy Envelope System (6x cedar log wall, 1.1/2" Thermax insul., 1x3 strapping, 1x6 T & G cedar paneling)
 Premium two face cedar log wall = R‐9.0
 R‐13 Energy Envelope System, (no strapping)
 R‐16 Energy Envelope System
 R‐19 Energy Envelope System
 R‐23 Energy Envelope System
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5) Options for the Inside of Log Walls with the "Insulation Package":
Base Option w/ 6x6 Logs = 1x6 T & G cedar paneling Base Option w/ 6x8 Logs = 1x6 T & G cedar paneling or 1x8 T & G pine paneling
Upgrade Option = 2x6 or 2x8 T & G cedar interior log siding, hand‐peeled or milled
Note:
a) When 2x6 or 2x8 interior log siding is desired, KCLH recommends milled finish because it
is easier to clean. The hand‐peeled finish tends to allow more dust to collect and the rough
surface causes dusting rags to snag.
b) 1x6 T&G cedar paneling is supplied in random lengths from 3'‐0" to 8'‐0' long.
 1x6 T&G cedar paneling (flat panel appearance)
 2 x T&G interior cedar log siding ("double round" appearance)
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Window and Door Bucks Notes: a) Window and door bucks are rough opening frames for windows and doors in log walls.
b) Window and door bucks are pre‐cut and shipped knocked down. c) Window and door bucks have spline grooves in the side jambs so they can be splined to the logs that abut them.
d) Window and door bucks are made from spruce.
e) Window bucks consist of four (4) pieces. Door bucks consist of three (3) pieces unless the door is located on the loft level, in which case, the
door buck will also include a sill piece.
f) KCLH supplies 2x cedar log siding to cover the outside of tall buck sills. This piece needs to be ripped to thickness and width on‐site.
• Typical Window/Door Bucks Installed
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Gable End Walls
Notes: a) Gables walls are available two ways: Pre‐cut log construction or conventional frame
construction.
b) Conventional stick framed gables usually include 2x6 wall framing, OSB wall sheathing,
exterior log siding, and interior T&G paneling. But, building paper, fiberglass cavity insulation, and poly vapor barrier shall be provide by others.
c) The pitch of your roof will determine the height of your gable wall. For example:
a 28'‐0" wide house with a 12/12 roof pitch would have a 14'‐0" tall gable while a 28'‐0" wide house with a 10/12 roof pitch would have an 11'‐8" tall gable.
d) KCLH designers consider the following factors when deciding whether a gable should be framed or full log: main house roof type, type of wall below, location of the loft, etc.
"Rule of Thumb":
1) KCLH prefers gables in areas with cathedral ceilings or Scissor trusses to be pre‐cut log gables
so the inside of the gable wall will be flush with the inside of the house wall below.
2) KCLH prefers to uses gable end trusses at gables in areas with common trusses (flat ceilings).
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• Typical Full Log Gable Construction
• Typical Framed Squared Prow/Gable
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Tie Beam Support Posts and Tie Beams T.B. Support Post Options: Round spruce posts (slightly tapered)
Square spruce posts (6x6, S4S)
Tie Beam Options: Round spruce tie beams (S1S, S2S, or S3S)
Square spruce tie beams (6x8 or 6x10, S4S)
Notes: a) Round tie beam support posts are generally 6" diameter tapered spruce posts. They have a unique "peeled" texture.
b) Square tie beam support posts are usually 6x6 square spruce posts that are surfaced four sides. sides. They have a smooth texture.
c) Round tie beams will be either sawn one side (S1S), sawn two sides (S2S), or sawn three sides (S3S) heavy spruce log beams. The sides that are sawn flat are fairly smooth. The remaining
rounded sides have a unique "peeled" texture. KCLH design determines which surfaces
to flatten. For example, when a tie beam is to be installed above a framed support wall,
it will be flat so it can bear on the wall plates.
d) Square spruce tie beams are heavy spruce timbers that are surfaced four sides (S4S). They have a smooth texture.
e) Unless otherwise indicated, KCLH supplies round tie beam support posts with round tie beams and square tie beam support post with square tie beams.
f) Tie beams are often lowered so loft floor framing can pass above them. First floor headroom is less below lowered tie beams than it is anywhere else If your customer has a
headroom is less below lowered tie beams than it is anywhere else. If your customer has a minimum headroom requirement, please inform KCLH. g) Sometimes LVL or other engineered beams are required when customers want to minimize
support posts. "Rule of Thumb" : Tie beam spans are limited to 8'‐0" oc unless LVL or engineered beams are used. 18
 Round spruce tie beam w/ round spruce support posts
 Square spruce tie beam w/ square spruce support posts
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Wall and Gable Stiffeners
Definition: Wall and gable stiffeners are structural spruce members that get lag bolted to the inside of log walls for the purpose of stiffening the wall.
Notes:
a) Gable wall stiffeners are also referred to as false tie beams, false top chords, and false supports.
b) Wall stiffeners are also commonly used for support beneath the ends of heavy log or timber trusses. "Rule of Thumb":
1) Wall stiffeners @ sidewalls of uninsulated log walls are generally 8" diameter split post wall stiffeners.
2) Wall stiffeners @ log walls w/ insulation package are insulated log walls are generally 4x6 spruce posts that have been peeled (draw shaved) on
one side (P16"S).
3) False top chords and false tie beams are generally 4x8 spruce beams that have been peeled (draw shaved) on one side (P18"S).
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 Gable Wall Stiffeners
 8" Dia. Split Post Wall Stiffener
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Loft Floors/Ceiling Framing
Step One:
Step Two:
Choose loft floor framing system (also known as ceiling framing because it forms the ceiling above the first floor level)
Choose loft flooring 1) Loft Floor Framing Options:
Base Options = Round log ceiling joists @ 24" oc, spruce (exposed framing, visible from below loft)
Square timber ceiling joists @ 24" oc, spruce (exposed framing, visible from below loft)
Other Options: Conventional 2x10 ceiling joists @ 16" oc (w/ 1x6 T & G pine ceiling below)
Conventional 2x10 ceiling joists @ 16" oc (w/o ceiling below)
2) Loft Flooring Options:
Base Option = 5/4x6 T & G spruce flooring
Other Option = 1x6 T & G pine w/ 5/8" high performance OSB flooring Notes: a) Additional loft flooring options are available upon request.
b) When the elevation of the loft floor is listed on your plans, please realize that the dimension is to the top of the loft joists. Headroom is reduced below the loft joists. c) When using exposed loft floor framing with "single layer" loft flooring, it is often necessary to close off select joist bays (from below) to create plumbing and electrical chases.
d) 5/4x6 T & G spruce flooring is "V‐matched" on one side. The V‐match side is intended to face
5/4x6 T & G spruce flooring is "V matched" on one side The V match side is intended to face
face down, so the V‐groove is visible from below.
 Round log ceiling joists
 Square timber ceiling joists
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 Conventional 2x ceiling joists w/ T&G pine ceiling ‐ Flat Ceiling
 5/4 x 6 T&G Spruce Loft Flooring
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Interior Stairs and Railings
Stair Options:
Type 1 Loft Stairs:
Square 3x11 Loft Stairs: (1) 3x11 S4S (surfaced four sides) spruce stringer, (1) 3x11 P111"S (peeled one 11" side) spruce stringer, and 3x11 S4S (surfaced
4 sides) treads. Note: The S4S stringer goes up against the sidewall and the P111"S stringer goes on the open side with the peeled surface facing out.
Type 2 Loft Stairs:
Rustic Loft Stairs: (1) 4x10 S4S (surfaced four sides) stringer, (1) 4x10 S3S (surfaced three sides) stringer, and spruce 1/2 log treads. Note: The S4S stringer goes up against the sidewall and the S3S stringer goes on the open side with the peeled surface facing out.
Type 3 Loft Stairs: Log loft stairs: (2) S1S (surfaced one side) under‐mounted log stringers and spruce 1/2 log treads. Note: These stair stringers and treads require a great deal of skill to fabricate and assemble. The stringers and treads are neither
nor pre‐fit.
Type 4 Stairs:
2x12 stringers and treads: (3) 2x12 conventional stair stringers (not pre‐cut) and 2x12 stair teads.
Railing Options:
Rustic Cedar Railings: 3"‐4" diameter cedar top and bottom rails with 3" diameter doweled cedar balusters Note: Field drilling and fitting and
diameter doweled cedar balusters. Note: Field drilling and fitting, and assembly required. Square Cedar Railings: 2x4 radius edge planed cedar top and bottom rails with 2x2 square cedar balusters.
Notes: a) All four types of interior stairs can be used to access basements, lofts, or attics when requested. b) Type 3 loft stairs have more design limits than Type 1 and 2 loft stairs. KCLH recommends only using Type 3 loft stairs for straight runs not U‐shaped or L‐shaped runs.
c) Type 1, 2, and 3 loft stairs are all offered at the same price.
d) Type 4 stairs are standard for basements.
e) Applicable stair codes may dictate the location and design of your stairs.
f) Refer to KCLH's most current Construction Manual for more stair information.
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 Type 1 Loft Stairs
 Type 2 Loft Stairs
 Rustic Cedar Railings
 Square Cedar Railings
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Interior Stair Options
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• Typical Stair Section ‐ "Stacked Stairs"
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Roof Framing
Roof Framing Options: Purlin Roof Framing: (horizontal roof beams)
Round log purlins (w/ round log support posts and/or "Heavy" log truss(es))
Square beam purlins (w/ square support posts and/or "Heavy" timber truss(es))
Pre‐Fabricated Roof Truss Framing:
Pre‐fabricated "Energy" roof trusses ‐ "common trusses" (flat ceiling)
Pre‐fabricated "Energy" roof trusses ‐ "scissor trusses" (vaulted ceiling)
Pre‐fabricated roof trusses ‐ "attic style" (room‐in‐attic)
Conventional Roof Framing:
2x12 rafters (w/ necessary ridge and valley beams and collar ties as required)
2x12 rafters (w/ engineered ridge and valley beams) (when cathedral ceilings are requested)
Wood‐I rafters (w/ engineered ridge and valley beams)
Exposed Rafter Roof Framing: (vertical roof beams)
Square timber rafters @ 24" oc (w/LVL ridge and square timber collars)
Round log rafters @ 24" oc (w/ LVL ridge and round log collars)
Notes: a) Round log purlin "Rule of Thumb" : Maximum clear span = 20'‐0". b) Square beam purlin "Rule of Thumb" : Maximum clear span = 16'‐0". c) Purlins are supported by gable walls, a "heavy" log or timber truss, support posts, or a bearing wall
bearing wall.
d) Conventional rafter "Rule of Thumb" : When rafter lengths exceed 20'‐0", wood‐I rafters are usually required instead of 2x conventional rafters.
e) Purlin size and exposed rafter size is dictated by the span and spacing of the purlins or exposed rafters.
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The purpose of this detail is to illustrate how
the width a pitch of a gable/roof impacts the amount of useable space in a loft. The steeper
the roof pitch, the more useable space. KCLH
Loft Plans typically indicate where the 5'‐0" headroom line is. **Note: This detail is not too scale and has been slightly skewed by the printing process. (Rotate Detail 90 degrees left to read.)
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HEAVY TRUSSES and PURLIN SUPPORT POSTS
• Typical Log Truss w/ Round Log Roof Purlins
• Typical Round Log Purlin Supports w/
Round Log Roof Purlins
• Typical Square Timber Truss w/ Steel Gusset Plates (Shown w/ Square Purlins)
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Purlin Roof Framing
 Round Log Roof Purlins
 Square Beam Roof Purlins
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Pre‐fabricated Roof Trusses
 Common Trusses
 Scissor Trusses
 Attic Trusses
Conventional Roof Framing
 2x12 Rafters w/ T&G Pine Ceiling
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Exposed Rafter Roof Framing
 Square Timber Rafters
 Round Log Rafters
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Double Roof Materials
First Roof Boards = 1x6 T&G pine
Insulation Options:
Standard = 4" Foil Faced Iso Insulation (polyisocyanurate)(2 layers of 2")
Upgrade Option = 5" Foil Faced Iso Insulation (polyisocyanurate)(2 layers of 2", 1 layer of 1" insulation)
Upgrade Option = 6" Foil Faced Iso Insulation (polyisocyanurate)(3 layers of 2")
Roof Strapping = 2x4 @ 16" oc (@ purlin roofs)
2x4 @ 24" oc (@ exposed rafter roofs)
Roof Sheathing = 19/32" OSB (oriented strand board)
Notes:
a) Energy code may dictate which level of roof insulation is required in your area.
b) Other roof sheathing options are available upon request.
c) Pre‐fabricated truss roofs and conventional roofs also include 19/32" OSB roof sheathing.
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Roofing
Roof Underlayment = 15# Asphalt felt paper Drip Edge = 8" Colored aluminum drip edge, 10' lengths (black, forest green, or brown)
Ridge Vent: Certainteed Shingle Vent II ridge vent, 4' strips, black
Architectural Roof Shingles:
Standard = IKO Cambridge 30 AR, 30 year warranty
Upgrade Option = IKO Cambridge 50 AR, 50 year warranty
Notes: a) Additional options are available upon request.
b) See IKO website, brochure, or color samples .
for shingle color availability
• IKO Cambridge 30 Roof Shingles on a "Sebec" Model
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Dormers
Step One:
Step Two:
Step Three:
Step Four:
Specify dormer width (width of face wall)
Specify dormer style (Gable or Shed)
Specify log or framed w/ log siding (If framed, specify outside corner style w/ 2x4 cedar corner bds. or false log corners)
Specify type of roof framing
1) Dormer Width:
Dormers can be any width that works with your plan.
2) Dormer Styles:
Gable style ("dog house" dormers)
Shed style ("dust‐pan dormers", single slope roof)
3) Full Log or Framed w/ log siding:
Full log dormers will match the log wall selections you made for the house walls.
Framed dormers with log siding include 2x6 framing, OSB wall sheathing, ext. log siding and corners, and interior T&G paneling.
4) Roof Framing:
Notes: All roof framing systems can be adapted to dormers.
a) Dormers allow more useable space in the Loft.
b) Dormers allow windows to be added to the Loft.
c) Dormer roof construction commonly matches the roof of the section in which the dormer is located
which the dormer is located.
d) KCLH designers consider the following factors when deciding whether a dormer should be framed or full log: dormer size, dormer placement,
main house roof type, main house gable construction type.
• Photo of the inside of a Gable Dormer 36
 Shed Dormer ("dust‐pan" dormer)
 Gable Dormer ("dog house" dormer)
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Andersen Windows and Patio Doors
Step One:
Step Two:
Step Three:
Step Four:
Select style of windows/patio doors
Select exterior color of windows/patio doors
Select window/patio door series
Select hardware upgrades
1) Style of Windows/Patio doors:
Consult Andersen Window Product guide (basic window styles include double hung, casement, awning, picture, bay, bow, gliding, and custom shape)
2) Exterior Color of Windows/Patio Doors:
Andersen offers four basic exterior colors: Terratone, Forest Green, Sandtone, and White. Not all colors are available in all product lines. Consult Andersen Window Product Guide.
3) Window/Patio Door Series:
KCLH offers Andersen 400 Series as a standard. Consult Andersen Window Product Guide for other options.
4) Window Hardware Upgrades:
KCLH supplies Andersen's standard hardware. However, several upgrades are available upon special request. See Andersen Window Product Guide for options.
Notes: a) KCLH also offers Eagle windows upon request.
b) Unless otherwise requested/specified, standard windows will not include grilles.
c) Unless otherwise requested/specified, standard operable windows include insect screens.
d) Unless otherwise requested/specified, windows will include stone colored interior hardware.
hardware.
e) Unless otherwise requested/specified, patio doors will include "Newbury" style, bright brass brass operating hardware.
f) Patio doors with two operable leafs are much more expensive than patio doors with one
fixed leaf and one stationary leaf. KCLH will only include two operable leafs when requested.
 Custom Trapezoid Windows
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 Double‐Hung Window
 Casement Window
 Awning Window
 Fixed or Pixture Window
 Bay or Bow Window
 Gliding Window
 Custom Shape Windows
 Single Hinged Door
 Gliding Patio Door
 Hinged Door w/ Sidelights
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 Hinged Double Door
 Transom Above Patio Doors
Roof Windows / Skylights
Notes: a) KCLH supplies Velux roof windows and skylights when requested.
b) Velux roof windows and skylights are available in one exterior color only (similar to Andersen's Terratone color).
c) Velux skylights are available as fixed or venting.
d) KCLH supplies all necessary roof flashing for Velux roof windows and skylights.
e) KCLH orders Velux roof windows and skylights with a clear pine interior.
"Rule of Thumb":
1) Horizontal models are supplied for purlin roofs (so they fit between purlins without heading purlins off). 2) Vertical models are supplied for rafter framed roofs (so they fit between purlins without heading purlins off).  Velux Model VS
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Fiberglass Insulated Exterior Doors / Steel Fire Doors
Notes: a) KCLH supplies ThermaTru exterior fiberglass doors and steel fire doors unless otherwise specified.
b) KCLH orders ThermaTru exterior doors with standard 4.9/16" primed pine jambs and no casing. 5/4 x 5 cedar trim is supplied for use as exterior trim.
c) ThermaTru steel fire doors are supplied with adjustable steel frames.
"Rule of Thumb":
1) Standard exterior door = ThermaTru S‐206 ‐LE. Sidelights and transom available upon request.
2) Standard steel fire door = ThermaTru SE210HD
3) KCLH includes a bright brass keyed lockset with all ThermaTru doors.
4) There are many other door styles and options available upon request.
 T1900 Series Transom
 S‐206‐LE Entry Door
 S‐210‐SL Sidelight
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 SE210HD Steel Fire Door
Partition Framing and Partition Paneling
Notes: a) Interior partition framing includes 2x4 or 2x6 studs @ 16"oc, a single bottom plate, a double top plate, and 2x8 interior door headers.
b) Interior partition paneling is 1x6 T&G pine.
"Rule of Thumb":
1) Interior walls are 2x6 if they are load bearing or if they are required "plumbing" walls.
2) Interior walls are 2x4 if they are non‐load bearing partitions.
 Interior Partition Framing
 Interior Partition Paneling, 1x6 T&G Pine
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Interior Doors Notes: a) Standard hinged interior doors = 6‐panel pine w/ pine door frame. Interior door frames are shipped pre‐machined but knocked down for field assembly.
b) Standard bi‐fold closet doors = full louvered pine doors w/ pine frame
c) Standard hardware for hinged doors incudes (3) bright brass hinges either a bright brass passage set, privacy set, or dummy handles.
d) Standard interior locksets = bright brass passage sets @ closets and privacy sets @ bedrooms and baths.
e) Standard hardware for bi‐fold doors includes a track/hanging kit w/ door aligners and pull knobs.
f) Optional interior doors and hardware are available upon request.
 6‐Panel Interior Pine Door
 Louvered Pine Bi‐fold Door
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Interior Trim Standard Interior Window Trim:
1x4 pine side jamb casing
1x6 pine head casing and apron
Standard Interior Door Trim:
1x4 pine side jamb casing
1x6 pine head casing
Baseboard: 1x4 pine
Notes:
a) When window/door extension jambs are required, KCLH instructs the builder to rip and use
interior pine paneling for that purpose. b) Refer to your specific details for more information.
 Typical Interior Window Trim Detail
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Exterior Trim and Skirting
Standard Exterior Window and Door Trim:
5/4 x 5 cedar trim (rip to required width in field)
Standard Soffit Boards:
1x6 T&G pine
Standard Fascia Boards:
1x6, 1x8, 1x10 square edge pine (as necessary)
1x4 pine shadow board and spacer
Skirting:
2x6 or 2x8 log siding, hand‐peeled or milled
Notes:
a) Additional trim options are available upon request.
b) KCLH supplies 2x log siding for use as skirting to cover the perimeter of your floor platform
and the perimeter of your deck and porch platforms. Your log siding skirt will match the profile and texture of your wall logs. False corners are provided for 90 degree outside corners at the floor platform, but are not provided at decks and porches.
c) Refer to KCLH's typical details for specific trim information.
• Typical Exterior Window Trim
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Decks, Porches, and Gazebos
Definition:
What is the difference between a deck and a porch? A porch is covered by a
roof. But, a deck has no roof.
Decks:
Standard decks include 2x8 PT framing, 5/4 x 5 cedar decking, your choice of rustic or square cedar rails, and 2x log skirting.
Porches:
Standard porches include all deck components listed above plus….
Cedar support posts
Plate and gable logs (or framing and log siding for porch gables)
Porch roof options: (shed, gable, hip, etc.)
Conventional rafters, ceiling joists, T&G ceiling sheathing, and 19/32" OSB roof sheathing
Roof purlins (round or square), T&G pine 1st roof boards, 2x4 filler rafters, and 19/32" OSB roof sheathing
Roof purlins (round or square) and 5/4x6 T&G spruce roof boards
Exposed rafters (round or square), T&G pine 1st roof boards, 2x4 filler rafters, and 19/32" OSB roof sheathing
Exposed rafters (round or square) and 5/4x6 T&G spruce roof boards
Pine eave trim
Roof shingles and accessories
Gazebos:
Gazebos include all deck components listed above and the same basic roof options as porches (with the exception of roof purlins which do not work on
options as porches (with the exception of roof purlins which do not work on segmented roofs).
Note:
a) KCLH supplies cedar under‐deck support posts in 8'‐0" and 10'‐0" lengths upon request.
• Deck w/ Rustic Rails
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• Gable Porch w/ Purlin Roof and Adjacent Shed Porches
• Shed Side Porches, Deck In Between
• Gazebo @ Left, Screened Porch @ Right, Deck In Between
• Open Gazebo w/ Rustic Rails
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Daylight Basement Wall Material
KCLH supplies the following daylight basement wall material upon request:
Sill seal
2x6 wall framing (PT sill plate, 2x6 studs @ 16" oc, double 2x6 top plates, PT end studs)
2x8 window and door header material
7/16" OSB wall sheathing
1x6 T&G cedar interior paneling
2x6 or 2x8 T&G cedar log siding, hand‐peeled or milled
2x4 cedar trim (@ windows and doors)
Andersen windows and doors
ThermaTru fiberglass entry doors
Note:
a) When daylight basement material is required, the customer shall provide KCLH with the size and location of the daylight basement area.
Basement Level Material
KCLH supplies the following daylight basement wall material upon request:
Interior partition framing (2x4 or 2x6 wall framing)
Interior partition paneling (1x6 T&G pine)
2x4 wall framing to cover the inside of the foundation walls
1x6 T&G pine paneling to cover the inside of the foundation walls
1x6 T&G pine ceiling sheathing
Pine interior trim
Note:
a) When basement level material is required, it is important for KCLH Design to know the
depth of the basement.
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Garages
Garage Options Include:
Attached or detached
Full log or framed with log siding
Whatever roof style you want (ie: gable style, gambrel style, hip style, etc.)
Roof construction is commonly pre‐fabricated roof trusses but other framing options are available.
Attic space with stairs or attic space with pull down stairs
Dormers ‐ gable or shed
Typical Garage Materials Include:
Pre‐cut wall logs or frame construction w/ log siding
LVL headers above overhead garage doors when required
Roof framing
Attic framing (when necessary)
Roof sheathing
Gable materials
Dormer materials (when necessary)
Windows
Passage doors, (3/0 x 6/8 entry door)
Roof shingles and accessories
Exterior trim
Notes:
a) Attached garages typically require fire rated drywall on at least one side of the "common" wall.
b) Overhead garage doors shall be by others. KCLH Design needs to know the size.
c) Many other options are available upon request.
 Typical Detached Garage
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