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This one soproauon torus mdannggelayandviley, As clave (208) 887-1020 + F, Ill ini hitp//wwpreci nN IK3-TXO-4RYOContents e January 1999 On the cover: Inside a log home fing iving FEATURES ELEGANT AND Conserve eneray and enhance your home's beauty Winpow Basics... ..............22 Stock OPTions .................24 Using standard windows for a custom bok Two oF A KIND ................,28 ‘A Colorado brother and sister build side-by-side homes SMALL House JOURNAL ......... + 40 Entertaining, Texas style, in a litle gem Step 14: The exterior finish process Choosing docrs for your home Dress up your doors with hardware ‘The right garage door for yous dream home Guests find logs and luxury at a Wyoming mn Designing a home to last for years (Choose a beautiful screen door CoLumNs Windows, skolights and fixed glass On Drsicn .... 2.4.2.2... 14 ‘Making a starement with windows and doors DEPARTMENTS WoO Gh yRCON ME RE TOROE Uw apeWhatever yur vision of home looks like, Jin Barua Leg Stems knows you need special help to make it areal Tolleam more about our proces, services, ies and floorplans cal or write for our comprehensive $10.00 catalog or visit us a our web sit We realize that eveyone has theit own unique vision of home .. with one exception, For those who choose log home lring as way of life they know that jm Bama isthe place to beginEditor’s Note 1 the oldest part of my town—Alexandria, Virginia—the Colonial-era townhouses hug the sidewalk. An evening stroll gives you direct view into the homes’ lighted windows, a glimpse into an elegant world of dripping chan- deliers, heavy drapery and fireplace mantels painted a crisp white. That's che wonderful thing about windows, they provide us with portraits of other places. Inside warmth if you're outside, and the beauty of nature if you're inside. Doors are another matter. Far less subtle, doors don't allow for shades of gray. If the door is open to the outside, so is your home. Ifit’s closed, you can't see out. Unless of course you choose to put a little bit of glass in your door. But then we're right back to the subtlety of a window. ‘And that one small choice—to put a window in a door—leads us to the first thing you'll leam as you plan your home's windows and doors: The posibilities are endless. Every style you can imagine and some you never would are available. Asyou plan your custom home, these elements will present a major opportuni- ty to add both style to your home and expense to its bottom line. You'll need to be as well-informed as possible to make these important decisions. This, our first-ever special issue on windows and doors, is here to help. Pay attention to which doors and windows strike your fancy. Cut clippings from maga- zines, take photos of homes you admire. Talk to your home's designer. And don't forget to look at doors and windows from both sides. If you have a plate glass win- dow in mind to frame a view from your great room, remember to consider how it will look from the outside Your windows and doors will connect your home to the outside world. Give these portals careful thought and they will make your home a delight to those inside look- ing out, and those outside, just appreciating your home Cantey Bourke’ onan evening stroll, Pty Brad sian Yh LV Oo Passer aso Pumusen “Ton Kuerer eron Jane Brewster saan EDITOR ‘Collen Meer Fearon Eorron ‘Alison Rogers Associ EorTon “Tr Marachak Sevon WarTes Poe Labeed ‘Coxrauutss Eons Jim Coop Joan Stemrechet (Cxearive Drnecrom: Karen]. Sulnonert Assstast Art Diticton ‘Gaol Malcolm Panons ‘Gname Disictns ‘Peathe Connely, Storm Willams Tuuusraarons Joho Cher, Alan Ketie, Renata Raber ‘Durecron oF Saas AND ManTING Tawi ¥. Son Apvunrsinc Accoun Exrcunives ‘Mara T- Gir Else Hope Nek, Tule. Packer, Rod Rode AbveRrian PRODUCTION MANAGER ‘Maa S Dole Propuction Assists Carl Nowaloenks JK Mathall bhp yous eure DIRECTOR ot ADuaNisTRATION Patna S. Manning Vice Paeswer/Cater Povctat OFFICER Mary Mincelln Accourrixe Divinon (Chriny Gon, Monies Cer Keane ‘Wendy Long ‘emcutarion DinscTOR Mary Tmokas CRcULATION Manson Mage Vedler Ant DinecroR, an A. Cre ‘Custos Secs Drsion Mur Raa, unice Veler (Bakanwe Mager) cons Ee Stsene"E aeons See oe Suess SEE ennui ———— rt eat, ey oA Pr ine USA weweloghomeliving.com G HOME LIVINGIf you don’t like the price, tell your friends you paid more. ‘THE ELLISON ‘THe MooRLAND ‘THE GOLDEN VALLEY oe Ea Ee roducing a top quality log home does have its price. Fortunately for you, Greatwood has brought that price down to earth e offer great looking logs at an even greater price. Featuring a variety of complete packages and an array of spectacular designs to fit ay budget. No gimmicks, no questionable discounts, just incredible value for your hard-eamed ollar. Call, fax or send in your design and let us show you how we're becoming America’s Most flordable Log Home. Greatwood. Call 1-800-558-5812 or visit our web site for further info. Pris repesent high, hang pine poche: Greatwood Log Homes, Inc. BO. Box TO7 Elkhart Lake, W1 53020. www.greatwood.com ‘Ce 0 frr SosA Shared Dream Glenn and Imet in Mt. Shasta, fellin love and got married. The one thing we both had in common was the dream of own- nga log home. He already had proper- ty in Mt. Shasta, California, when I met him. His plan was to build a small A- frame log cabin. We started property im- provements in the summer of 1989. We went to all of your seminars that were in our area: San Jose, Sacra- mento, San Francisco and even one in San Diego. We participated and talked to hundreds of people like us interest- ed in building a log home. We listened to the speeches and talked to many dealers. The hardest part of building our log home (abote) was finding financing, We were building with no electricity on a 20-acre parcel. The financial world was not interested in an owner-builder. ‘They wanted a contractor. With the help of a contractor, we finally gor financing for our log home kit. ‘Our new contractor made some excellent suggestions on our plans and brought it all together within ‘our budget: The logs were delivered con Aust 5, 1994. Iewasthe most ex- citing day of my life. ‘Our home is just about ready for final inspection and the plans have been approved for our three-story garage Glenn and I finished the interior ourselves. Ithasbeen along hard process, bur well worth it. Looking out the win. dows at the scenery around us makes us realize that chrough the belp of your mag- azine and a wonderful contractor, we now have our dream home. Thank you for bringing dreams to all of us that wanted something different. Diane and Glenn McLean Santa Clara, California Log-Sided Decision After purchasing a rundown cabin in January 1996, my wife and I had a big decision to make. Should we tear it down or fis it up? Since the cost to tear it down and rebuild was prohibitive, we decided to place an addition and add log siding. The 6-inch log siding was supplied by KSM Enterprises of McAlisterville, Pennsylvania. Although it is not a genuine log home, we are very pleased with the re- sult (below). Log siding was also applied to the living room walls. The large fire- place was made from fieldstone found on the propery. The home is situated in the farm country of Dry Run, in Franklin County. Its on the southern slope of Tuscarora Mountain, in the Appalachian chain. It sits on 27 acres, which has 16 acres of ‘woods with plenty of firewood. A small spring-fed pond for fishing or swimming also graces the property. Amenities include a semi-finished basement for hobbies and arear covered deck with a hot tub. Outbuildings in- cludea two-car garage, a workshop and barn large enough to house our motor home. Sitting on the front porch enjoying a fourmile view of the valley makes us (Continued on page 67) Island in Langley, Washington. Jean serves on the executive board ofthe Contributors Jim Cooper | isaloghome badder and ' author of Loz Homes Made Easy; Contracting and Buil- dling Your (Own Log Home. Jim, who leas Log Heme Living's Log Homes Made Easy Seminars, addreses the tcp of win- dlows and sklighs in his “Brass Tacks” column in this issue. Jean Steinbrecher, A.IA., is an ‘architect who practices om Whidbey Camadian-Amercan Log Builders Association, International. In her “On Design’ column in this issue, Jean offers advice on choosing 8 : > fosoe ; & co i Coming Up in February * Lighting your log home © Furnishing do’s and don'ts © The final step of the 15 Steps to a Log Home i SGN EGP UN RPS!lost Complete Log Home Pa ages in tne Incdusinys (Choose Kuhns Bros. 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Kolbe's Sundance Series windows were and Shut specifically designed for the log home Open and onut market. Made from vertical grain Douglas fir, these windows incorporate tradition. al designs with the latest in energy effi ciency. Contact Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co. Inc. at 1323 South Eleventh Avenue, ‘Wausau WI 54401; 800-955-8177. If you like the look of wooden garage doors but not the main- tenance, check out Clopay’s new fiberglass doors, which offer embossed wood grain and the strength of steel. Contact Clopay Building Products Co.,312Wal- nut Street, Suite 1600, Cincinnati : OH 45202; 800-225-6729. a £98 SCOR BOONE HOSOne place nobody thinks about putting logs is on the garage door: If you want to match your garage doors to your home's logs, call Designer Doors Inc. Designer Doors can create a custom set of hand- crafted garage doors to match the wood species, stain and texture (smooth or rough-sawn) of your home's log walls. Contact Designer Doors Inc. at 283 Troy Street, River Falls WI 54022; 800. 241-0525. With our fast-paced, busy lives, a company that claims its products are “no hassle" is worth its weight in gold. Willmar Windows is just such a company. It makes wood, metal-clad, prefinished and copper-clad windows designed to make living in your log home eas- ier. The company’s copper-clad wood windows (above) age over time from a shiny copper colorinto a warm patina, making them virtually maintenance-free. Contact Willmar Windows at 485 Watt Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2K 2R9 Canada; 888-945-5627. Hidden Treasures Many log homes today are designed with open floorplans. Rooms flow into one another, creating a spacious layout that is unencum- bered by obstacles, like doors, that can mar their line of sight. It's not always practical, however, to have a home without doors. One solution for keeping the illusion of openness is choosing a pocket door. A pocket door is a door that plays a game of hide and seek with ‘those who want to conceal it from view, by sliding into an adja- cent wall when not in use. Contact LE. Johnson Products Inc. at 2100 Sterling Avenue, Elkhart IN 46516; 800-837-5664. JANUARY 1900 °Windows, Skylights And Fixed Glass Opening your home to natural ight By Jim ne of the most fre- today’s window industry Y quently encountered Study photographs of mod- Cooper Jog home myths la- em log homes and, after the logs hels them as dark themselves, the nex: feature and gloomy inside. Probably you're likely to notice is the this isa carryover from the days windows. In fact, windows, sky- when loghomes were built pri- lights and specialty glass are ma- ‘marily for shelter and safety. In jor design features as well as cost those days, log homes were centers in many contemporary bile Hee fortresses, which they log homes. sometimesneeded to be. Those days, however, are apart of his) Windows: rory, as are dark, gloomy log Windows usually are manufac: homes. Today's loghome inte- tured units supplied as part of @ rior is usually bright and airy,a log home package or purchased tribute to modern design and separately from a window dis- 10 oe far Homes phot Tow & County tributor. Windows used in log (and conventional) homes fall into five major categories: dou- ble-hung, casement, sliding, awning and picture (or fixed glass). Double-hung windows are the familar sliding windows that consist of horizontal sash- es set into a track that allows them to slide up and down. Double-hung windows usually use springs or counterweights to ease opening and allow low- er sashes to remain open. When the lower sash ofa double-hung window is fully raised, about 50 percent of the window area is open to the outside environ- ‘ment. Many double-hung win- dows aro designed so that the sashes can be removed or tilted without special tools, which simplifies cleaning both sur- faces of the glass from inside. Often the exterior surface of the sashes are clad in vinyl or metal, reducing the main- tenance required. To someone who spent summers as a youth hanging off an extension lad- der trying to scrape and paint the wooden sashes of older double-hung windows, today's clad windows have a special appe Casement windows are panes of glass set in smell frames that pivoc out from one side using a crank mechanism. When a casement window isFor thousands of moms, deds and grateful baby-sitters, moments like these come a litle more often and last a litle bit longer with Hurd Windows and Patio Doors. Why? Five energy-efficient glass options stop heat, cold, outside noise and UV fading without tints, blinds or shades. And with our FineTining concept, you can select different kinds of glass for different sides of your house, so every room is as EVEN THE SUN eet comfortable as the next. Fact is. no other window company offers more kinds of energy- efficient glass than Hurd. For longer lullabies at your home and a free brochure, call us | today at 1-800-2BE-HURD, extension 500. Or visit us at www:hurd.com. WiEN YOU'RE SERIOUS ‘ABOUT WINDOWS ie‘open, virtually the entire opening area is exposed to the cutside, allowing almost twice the ventilating area of a double- hhung. Unlike a double-hung, however, the pane of an open casement swings outward from the house. Awning windows also pivot outward, but from the top instead of the side. They are smaller than casements and often are used as sources of ventilation in combination with picture windows or fixed glass. Sliding windows are like miniature ver- sions of a sliding glass door. The glass panes, encased in a nartow frame, ride in a track and slide from side to side. Like a double-hung window, a fully open slid- cer has 50 percent ofits area available for ventilation. Picture windows are fixed panes of sass set ina frame. While they allow a great deal of light in, they offer no ven tilation. Picture windows often are used in combination with casements, dou- ble-hungs or awnings to provide light, view and ventilation. Installation forall types of windows is about the same: A buck made of di- mensional lumber frames the opening in the log wall. Usually, the log opening is taller than the buck to allow the logs to settle without putting pressure on the window unit. Typically, bucks are secured to the logs using nails or screws driven through slots. This method prevents set- tling logs from “hanging” on nails, b cause as the logs settle, che fastener sim- ply slides down the slot. The window nit sis inside the buck and is secured by nail flange—a strip of plastic or metal through which nails are driven into the outside edge of the buck. The secret of successful window i stallation lies not only in correct instal- lation but in sealing the opening against air and water. Sealing methods vary with window and log systems. This is an area where your builder should pay close at- tention to the manufacturer's instruc- tions. Because log profiles and systems are unique to a log manufacture, sealing in- ‘structions can vary greatly. If your builder is not familiar with your specific log package, by all means check his or her work against the instructions provided by your manufacturer. Carpenters some- times fall back on the “this is the way ve always done it” school of window installation. Unless your builder has built similar homes from your package provider, insist that he or she follows ¢ instructions provided by your log manufacturer. Fixed Glass Today's log home owners want custom or specialized windows such as large trapezoidal panes in gables or prows, half. or quarter-round units set sbove regular double-hung or casement units or other unique shapes. Because these win- dows don’t open and are strictly for light oF view, they are often referred to as fixed glass. In addition to affecting de sign, the amount of fixed glass and how it is handled can have a big impact on your budget. My own log home featured a large prow that we wanted to be mostly glass. The design called for three large panes of fixed glass in each gable. One was tr- az Just getting up in the moming is exciting That's how itis in a classic Rocky Mountain Log Home, built exactly to the specifications you have imagined. Find out about living on the New Frontier. Call or stop by our office seven days a week and talk to an expert about the home of your dreams. For a fullcol guide to the teritory, send $14 for ournew Plan Bookangular, one trapezoidal and one a large fixed rectangle. For consistency in ap- pearance, I wanted to we custom unis pro- duced by the same manufacturer as the reg- ular window units. (Many window manufacturers can make such custom units.) But the price quoted for this cus- tom work almost matched the price of the entire window package. In addition, the time required to produce these specialty units was more than the time required to build the house. Someone at my log company en- couraged me to investigate the cost of obtaining the glass locally. I discovered that a local glass company could supply my needs for slightly more than the cost of one of the patio doors Besides cost, obtaining fixed glass locally offers other important advan- tages. Often, openings for spectalty win- dows are oddly shaped. Obtaining the units from a manufacturer means having to ensure that the actual openings exactly match the openings specified in the blueprints. Such accuracy, especially with irregular openings, is often diffi to Rocky Mountain Log Homes, 1883, Hwy. 93, Hamilton, MT 59840. Your imagination will take you the rest ofthe way. cult toobtain. When working with alo- cal glass company, someone from the company will measure the actual framed (openings and the units will be produced tothowe dimensions. The time to produce the units ranges from a few days to sev- eral weeks, depending on complexity. Window manufac- turers often stock quarter-round, half-round and octagonal windows in standard sizes. You still have choices of glass, such asin- sulated, tinted, safety and double or triple pane. Installing fixed glass from a local sup- plier is somewhat different than setting a unit from a window manufacturer. Usually, local suppliers produce the glass units but not the trim. The units are set into the framed opening and rest against “stops” of dimensional lumber. The trim carpenter then trims and seals the win ow. Fixed glass usually has fairly simple teim requirements so the task is not dif. ficult, but it's important that wim car penters know beforehand what will be required of them so they can include it in their bid. Also recognize that you will probably have to calculate and purchase the necessary rim materials, either from your log package provider or from a local lumber yard. Your trim carpenter can help prepare the materials list. The log company blueprints may include a de- tailed drawing for installing fixed glass, which also can help determine what ma- terials will beneeded ‘The exception tousing a local glass company for fixed glass comes with some of the quarter-round, half-round or oc- tagonal windows. Window manufactur- «ers often stock these in standard sizes to match their regular windows. 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The half light is divided into four panes and creates a truly special portal To make the most of a stunning view, use full-light iit den ad Design ‘and placement! patio or terrace doon—either By Jean: unique windows, when Where you place windows will singly or in combinations of Steinbrecher properly placed and be determined by what your two, three or even four—for proportioned, can new home needs from the inside deck or terrace passageways. make any home seem special. and how you want it to look Transom windows above create Getting a custom look doesn't from the outside. Consider a window wall that truly cap- hhave to be expensive. Cleverly bothto get abalanced compo- tures and frames the view. combining manufacturers’ stan- sition as well as door and wit Windows, as well as doors, dard pars, using colored trim dow openings that work for need to be placed in relation” around standard color windows you. Be sure that both also ship to what's going on inside and doors and buying designer meet the structural require- the house. Vary their sizes. doors witha custom look can go ments of the log walls. Make them shorter over along way toward making your ‘iF budget allows, design a ‘kitchen counters, longerinliv- log Ronse’ sedal..A lil ume xannlagfronreheeyway Play injeccesso thar people wie as and effort spent sorting your with glazing in the door; add seated can look out. tastes and design options will sideightsoratrarsomwindow, Use windows singly or in serveyou well. Andalite extra order a specially carved door, combination. Place them to money spent on commissioning make itaunique shape. Inare- complement the rhythms of somethingtruly uniquewillcre- centproject, we designed adis- the log walls, raftersand poss. ate a legacy. tinctive frontdooe with a half Create a balanced and well- “4 Poe W E ON EWECLAD WINDOWS L ha rmony with nature ‘Willmar Windows knows when you design your new home, you want it to be special. That’s why we created Real Copper Clad windows copper ages in harmony with nature to a warm patina (we can and natural beauty of Copper Clad by Willmar Windows. To find out more about Copper Clad and ‘Willmar's full line of windows and doors, call us at: 1-800-265-0070 or visit us at www.willmar.ca Wiis em Part ofthe JED. WEN foiCr 090 Reade Sei Card W Build Far From The Ordinary 3 ete ee ree a eters With untimited or) Sid Se Teo ems cor Piet iara ats rercrs? EEnorgy saving Thormal-Log™ System features upto R36+ als, 42+ foot ang LOW-E windows. 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Materials. Window frames and jambs can he made from wood, metal, fiberglass, composite wood products or vinyl. Often, they're a combination of materials. Avoid all-metal windows, as water vapor hitting the cold metal will condense and can lead to moisture problems in logsills and jambs. Forego all-vinyl windows if your budget can be stretched at all. They can warp with heat and time and, against log, can Took “plasticky.” While clearinished or stained wood windows look nice against log walls, they require at least as much maintenance as your logs. Look instead at paintable fin- ishes—either in wood or fiberglass. If you insist on wood, cedar, teak or ma- hogany offer the most durability ‘Wood windows that have vinyl or metal cladding their exterior surfaces Took good on log homes and are easy to maintain. On the inside, you'll see pleas- ant-looking clear or stained frames and jambs, but on the outside, you'll have ‘easy-to-care-for vinyl or metal. Some styles of doors—particularly patio doors—are available with elad or fac~ tory-painted finishes. Other exterior doors may be wood, pultruded fiberglass or even steel. ‘Color. Experiment with color—both in the window frame and trim. Wood surfaces can be painted or stained. If staining, use a semi-solid product that allows the beauty and grain of the wood to show through. If painting, be sure to prime and prep materials correctly. Betcer yer, purchase windows with a long-last- ing factory finish I prefer to use a light to medium win- dow frame color with a darker trim col- or. (Darker window frames don't offer enough visual contrast to the glass, caus- (Continued on page 65}WINDOW « TREATMENTS AQOT2, Portfolio of Window & A901 Ideas For Great Window Treatment Ideas. $9.95 ‘Treatments. $14.95 Over 175 breathtaking eolor pho- Decorating tip tos beautifully Mlustrate tie differ ideas make Wi ent ypesand sivles of elassicand ing up « home's windows. ‘contemporary window treatments. 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JANUARY Although energy efficiency is just one aspect in deciding where to place win- dows in your new log home, it can be an important and costly factor, one you'll be reminded of with each utility bill. To maximize energy efficiency, take into account the direction the window Conserve energy while enhancing your home’s beauty By Peter Lobred Opposite: A wall of windows reveals the vaulted ceilings inside a home. Left; Windows placed near a bed should be well-insulated. Above: WI planning for windows, take into account the home's exposure to sun.will face, the type of window you'll install and your climate. As home owner, you'll need to rake an active role in making these complex decisions. “Start by assessing the home from an indi- vidual point of view.” says Al Dueck, general man- ager of sales at Winnepeg, Manitoba-based Willmar Windows. Consider your site: Will it be surrounded by trees coran open field? Trees can block the hot sun in the summer but letits warming rays through in the win- ter after the leaves have fallen. Climate also can be a deciding factor in what windows you choose and where you place them. In cooler climates, windows with a lower U-fac- tor prevent heat from escaping. In warmer mates, a heat mirror can keep the hot summer ‘sun out, but you'll still want maximum insulation (a high R-value) for the winter months (see “Warm Windows” below). ‘When reviewing a home's options, Al says, look at windows as providing either solar gain (a sorbing the sun's hear) or solar shielding (reflecting heat). Then, depending on the direction the glass will ace, decide on each window's appropriate "so- lar heat gain coefficient,” the amount of the sun’s ‘eat that a particular window allows through. More and more manufacturers are isting their products? solar heat gain coefficient on the National Fenestration Rating Couneil label. A lower coeficient means the window does a better job of blocking the sun’s heat. Direction. Ifa win- dow will face west or south, Al says, “there's the opportunity for ex- ssive heat gain, so you'll want to protect using solar shielding and a low solar heat gain coefficient glass.” Pay attention to other elements, too. If there are trees and ap- propriate overhangs, s0- lar shielding is not as necessary, and you can use a solar heat gain glass,” he says. "But with no over- Opposite: Skylights bring warmth te a dining area. Above: A bay window opens a home to the great outdoors. hangs, south- or southwest-facing windows are cause for all kinds of problems with overheating” A heat mirror, or glazing that reflects the sun, works well in both south and west-fecing win- dows by shielding the sun’s heat and offering cold- weather insulation at the same tit North-facing windows are not exposed to strong sunlight. Al recommends glass with a low U-factor (or limited transfer of heat) and a high Ruvalue, meaning that the window is a good in- sulacor. Consider double-glazed windows filled with argon, a colorless gas, for long-lasting insu- lation. North-facing windows, chough knewn to provide a more even-tempered light all day long, Warm Windows ¢ the sharp-edged letter opener that unsealed your 's thermal envelope, today's windows are much bet- ter at blocking heat and protecting your furnishings from the sun's damaging rays. Energy-efficient windows have one or more of the following features: Low-emissivity, or low-e, coatings absorb the sun's heat into the house during the winter and reflect it away during the summer. Metallic materials are ei- ther applied to a window pane (as a coating) or sus- pended between two panes (as a film). Both types also partially block ultraviolet fight, the biggest contribu- tor to wood and fabric fading, Double- or triple-glazed windows have two or three layers of glass that are spaced from one-quarter to three-quarters of an inch apart (a half inch is standard). ‘The more panes, the less heat that escapes (and noise ‘that enters). Double-glazed windows are suitable for all but the coldest places. Inert gases, such as argon and krypton, which of- ten are used to fill the spaces between panes, are thicker than oxygen and make it harder for heat to wade through the spaces of a multi-glazed window. ‘Advances in warm-edge spacers, which separate sheets of glass in a window, have resulted in tighter, less:conduc- tive seals. In addition, dessicants incorporated into the (Continued on page 97, en 100° arhile your choices of win- dows are virtually limit- less, all are based on a few common window basics. Learning more about windows will help you make educated choices. Shape is one way to categorise windows, Beyond squares and rectangles, you might look for the charm of a half-round or quar- terround window, Octagon which ate both shown as part of the wall of windows in the illustration at left. This grouping mixes rounded units with square, topping off a pair of French doors. Above is another special shape: the octagonal win- dow. Note that nopowun measics Mlustration by Renata Roberts these windows all while bows have five. feature a grille that You may discover windows segments the win. grouped by the operation of dows’ glass. This type their parts. Some windows of window is said to have sections that pivot out, Frang _ have divided lights. others’ sashes slide, Casement "9 The number of divisions can range from two to Double-| windows open out with the help of cranks. nine or more. Awning windows are ‘A window may also be classi- ~ casements that pivot out from the top, instead of the side. A double-hung win- fied by its dimension in relation to the wall. Bump-out windows, sometimes called greenhouse windows, are often used at the Curved-top dow has two sashes that kitchen sink. These box-shaped win- slide up and down. Sliding windows’ dow units usually offer a shelf that can sashes move from side to be used to display collections or grow side along a track. plants. Some windows do not Bay and bow windows, also move. These fixed glass units may extend out from simply add light the wall. Bays typically comprise or accent the An home's style with colorful glass or three window units, an interesting shape. Bump-out JANUARY 19By Conrad Theodore Opposite: Of this 18-window group- ing, only the trian- gular units aren't standard. Above: Custom grilles give standard casements a truly unique feel. Right: Rectangular doesn't mean a square look as this grouping shows. f you're considering building a new log home or installing new windows in your current one, no doubt you've scoured various magazines and noticed a number of homes in your neighborhood with interesting window de- signs. Some window groupings you may have already checked off the list, thinking they'd cost more than your budget will al- low. But don’t be too quick to rule anything out. Many window manufactur- ets offer a variety of standard 4 3 i 5 : i windows that could fit your budget. And the unique look you dream of may depend more on your planning and imagina- ‘apl iand ag Hones photo. tion than your budget. You can, Stock Using standard windows for a custom look for example, combine three casements to create a picture window that provides ven- tilation. Include a transom to really let the sunshine in. Then top it off with a round top and you've created a beautiful andree 05 Gn Rede Sercn Cad feats Crash aie) Distinctive Arch Hand-carved doors, Is, furs Hugo Mesa Studios RI Box 566 VTo al Artwork Door € Poko eee NAT There are literally thousands of standard windows to choose from, in assorted shapes, styles and colors. functional focal point in a room “Unlike custom window units, which are buileto fit the exact dimensions ofthe spaces you want filled, standard win- dows are available in the most common- size needs of customers,” says Wendy Gray of Pella Windows and Doors. “But the quality in which they are made is the same.” One of the misconceptions that peo- ple have is that the windows sit around in some warehouse until someone buys them. “That's exactly the reason we pre- fer co.use the term standard! window in- stead of ‘stock,’” says Bob Connolly of Marvin Windows and Doors. “Each win- dow is made to order.” Another miscon- ception consumers may have is that the number of styles is limited. “There are literally thousands of standard windows to choose from, in assorted shapes, styles and colors,” Bob adds. By no means will standard windows limit your creativity. You're not just choosing from various-size rectangles. Standard windows aso come in reund tops, quarter circles fl circles, ovals, ellipticals, eyebrows, comer windows, curved, bowed and polygons to name a few: ‘With so many choices, why do peo- ple got the expense of custom? “Most of ten, custom windows are used ifthe home is historical or if you're remodeling an older home and need to fill a specific ” Bob says, “But occasionally, peo- ple wane something truly one of akind, like their name etched in gla Getting Creative You might be simply looking for a tradi- ‘onal look. But today’s cansumersalso want something unique that will make their homes stand out from the rest. And if done correctly, windows can be just what ie takes to fill that need Just asking for something unique and Teaving itat that isnot enough anymore. “Consumers want to be involved in the decision-making of windows,” Wendy says."*They don'tjust want to leave it up to the builders.” If this kind of creativity isn’t your strong suit, consider visiting a window design center to put together a plan or fine-tune what you've already come up with, Or askan architect or builder for advice. ‘These are exciting decisions to make because windows can create so many wonderful illusions, like making the home appear much larger than it actually is, Windows draw your eyes pas: the walls that surround you. And the light coming in draws attention to every angle of the room—even to corners that might oth- erwise go unnoticed. They can open up and add drama to a foyer, remove drab dark spots in hallways and bring the outdoor in. And you don't have to have a lake view to enjoy the outdoor beauty. Windows may simply shed light in room, supply a clear view of your children playing in the yard or allow you to enjoy nature's best without stepping foot outside But the wrong design can have draw backs you might not consider until you've lived with them awhile. Mike Hoffart, aan architectural manager at Marvin, sug- gests not only considering how the win- dows will look from the curb but also hhow they'll ook and function from the in- c“A grouping of windows, for exar ‘may look very dramatic as you ap- proach the house, but from the inside, that particular room can get very hot on a sunny day,” Mike says. So between the sunlight during the day and privacy at night, you may be forced to keep the blinds drawn most of the time—hiding what you worked so hard to create You should also consider how you plan to clean windows in high, hard-to- reach areas. For those uniquely shaped windows, what are you going to doabout (Continued on pace 66) Sow Vola a! 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The McCleneghans’ imposing log home is situated directly behind the Blue River.Sere Cae Coe ee aaa SP ce i Meir eu Gacy) ao ¥ET No Sd oun Pe ES Ser C7 seating area to the oD PsJANUARY ‘Above: Arch-top windows flank the fireplace. Right: A Victorian chandelier lights the dining table. Below: A stone arch frames the range. Continuing down the path, the Cocks’ house is hidden from view by stands of lodgepole pine and blue spruce. Although they share the same acteage, the houses are secluded from one an other. But the couples still are closely related. ‘Chuck Cook and Barbara McCleneghan are brother and sister. Barbara was the first to discover the Breckenridge area. The Cooks, knowing that they 19998 were ready fora lifestyle change, followed in 1988, when they decided that the Colorado town would be perfect for their family, which includes daugh- ters Carie and Sara, “My sister, Barbara, had been in Breckenridge for nearly nine years,” Chuck scene, the Cooks started building their log home a‘Above: Split-iog stair ‘treads spiral around ‘8 log post. Right: Victorian fixtures ‘add character to the first-floor quest bathroom. first, envisic ated logs, plenty of open space and a wraparound deck. The home was de signed jointly by architects Pam and Mark Hogan with Steve Wilson of Whiskey Park Log Homes The site certainly influenced the home’ de Architect Mark Hogan describes the property as dynamic setting and one that presented some chal- lenges for buil both of these hom One challenge to overcome was the proximi- ty tothe Blue River, which runs the length of both building sites. Because each house would back up to the natural bend in this river. it was necessary to dredge and lft each house's site above the flood plain The Cooks’ site was raised nearly two feet. ‘The creek is swift but mild mannered, unde- niably picturesque and offers another added ben- efit. “This is ust about the only property I know that youcan throw a fishing line in from the hot tub on the deck,” Chuck says witha smile. Inside, the Cooks’ home offers four bedrooms, a wide-open great room and a loft game room. ‘Taking nearly one and a half years to build, the house has an open design anchored by a native river rock fireplace that soars 25 feet upward and is faced by a five-point elk resting above the mantel oe GARONA RE TORE YW AEAnCeand arched hearth, French doors topped by double arched windows flank the fireplace “We didn’t want a dark home. The white chinking, nacural light stain on the logs and am- ple window light promote an airy and bright ae chitectural ef The home's lo s, which were imported from. northem Colorado's fltlands, have plenty of char- ‘The Cooks wanted some interesting log says log handerafter Steve Wilson. "We found some Id trees that were 1 ect inches at the nominal end, along with some mach bigger support logs” The han crafter took the hom “Weknew that we would have «bie of shuinkage dur- ing the first year," Chuck says."“And, at 9,600 feet in elevation, the altitude, along with the dry air, im- ble toll. With over 300 inches of environment into account which we anticipated, but it dic problems in the structure use any significant erally stare nd cold. To With the heavy snows, whic! in November, winter here can be lons counteract the chill, the living room and most of ‘he second story is carpeted in an ivory tone while idiant heat warms the wooden floors in the din: ing room, bar and kitchen areas. Baseboard heat upstaits does an admirable job, “Bighty percent of our heat is solar advantaged because of so much glass throughout the house Opposite: A billiard room in the loft also offers office space for Chuck. Below: ‘An antique wood- burning stove warms ‘the guest bedroom. Doors lead out to the deck.Below: Sam and Barb McCleneghan’s home opens with a double- peaked entryway. Opposite: The living room is adjacent to the stunning entry with its loor-to- coiling bookcases. 4 Chuck explains. “As a result, heating bills are nominal even in the coldest winter months of January through March.” Perhaps the most noticeable architectural fea ture of the Cooks’ home are the five massive tim- bers, each measuring nearly 24 inchesin diameter, that support the second flocs. The timbers, which dominate the kitchen and dining room area, ret on ‘two clear span logs that are in turn supported by log columns at either end of the large open area. A spiral staircase with split log creads twists gracefully up from the dining area to the master bedroom, girls’ rooms and the office-game room. Two support logs both, with untrimmed branches sand in front of a lodgepole railing that separates the liv- ing room from the ser- vice areas of dining roomand kitchen, Wood sculptor Gordon Possien added abit of whimsy to the Cooks’ main support beam and the two log columns, carving fancifil creanutes into these as well as other logs throughout the house. Victorian touches, including exterior fish- scale shingles, bay windows and a blend of an- tiques and rustic mountain relics echo Breck- entidge’s past asa silver mining boom town. “My love of rich detailing and femininity very much a part of this home,” Pam says. Pam worked with interior designer Sue Johns to soften the look using comfortable traditional furniture, stained- lass lighting fixtures and window treatments in pat- tel shades. The kitchen features a pair of glass- backed cabinets that hang in the bay window. The effect, while handsomely showing off Pam's col- orful dinnerware, is functional yet novel. When the Cooks aren't entertaining they are taking advantage of their surroundings. “We are very much into the outdoors,” Chuck says. “We both ski and snowmobile in the winter. Imake cus- tomized equipment for disabled skiers, and I've taught skiing for the last three years, We're immersed in this community and enjoy the benefits that mountain living has to offer.” While the Cooks’ home has touches of Old World styling throughout, the McCleneghans, who share the property with their in-laws, like Ione patos.‘Above: The family room is open to the Jog-beamed kitchen and casual eating area. Opposite: Stone arches accent the kitchen’s appliances. 36 ith 7 tothink of their home as traditionally modem. They the house with the notion of always the majestic mountain peaks within view This houses truly a labor of love for this cou ple, who moved to Summit County nearly 20 years ago. They were initially attracted to the property’s 37acres. Here, Barbara and Sam knew they had found enough land for their future home site. When they first set eves on the property, it was ape, covered with squatters and littered with trish. “The owners basically said Take it’ and we did,” Sain lau mnof wood ed seclusion an forded as a fan s the land af Sam says. Once development be hal be -a was still hesitant abo sta log home Both Sam and I didn’t want a dark house or one where you felt like you were living inside a big guitar with just too much wood, But she watched her brother Chuck's log aking shape, she soon changed her mind, Eventually, Barbara committed to d home and, along with architects Mark He Russ Palmer, created a sprawling 9,000-square handerafted “The plans grew along a very open plan,” Barbara cour family could be cozy yet cox he notion of having ss “one in which have space for entertaining and just plain relax ing.” The plan would fully ace Barbara and their four Turning over the construction plan, which BOOS) SOY MYBO) abr APMC ANN a eee‘Above: Stepped windows mirror the Colorado peaks. Just outside, the Blue River rushes by.took two years to design, the logs were procured by Steve Wilson and John Rovick of Whiskey Park Log Homes. Sam and Barbara then embarked on build- ing their five-bedroom home in 1989, “Because our house sits directly on water'sedge, cone of the first things we had to do was to raise the site six feet our ofthe flood plain,” Sam explains. “Additionally, we wanted to preserve the view but not be within eyeshot of Highway 9, so we had to level another 16 feet of land.” Filling in the ground with river rock along with dredging and hauling brush ‘was an enormous task. Site preparation alone took crew of 12 an entire summer to complete. When building actually started, Sam acted as general contractor, working alongside friend Mark Carrington of High Plains Construction Company. The job was arduous and took approximately five years to finish. Hand peeling and assembling the logs took nearly six months The fruit of Sam’s and his associates’ labor is in the finished product, readily apparent as you wall up to the home, with its vaulted roofline and two river rock columns flanking the front door. Throughout the house, many of the logs were harvested from trees left standing dead after the Yellowstone National Park fire in 1988. Wood species include lodgepole and Ponderosa pine, Dough firand spruce. The most imposing logis the single spruce stringer that runs the length of the homes 5,200-square-foot first floor. ‘The massive beam, with its 24-inch diameter isone of the firs log yousee upon entering the home. Its unique characteris further defined by a carved face of the snow god, Ulls, which the McClen- ceghans had commissioned. Following this beam from the entryway leads vsitor into the open family rom and brealfast nook, where the McCleneghans often gather informally toeat momingand evening meals. When sitting at Above: Windows the Mission-style table in the eating area, one cantt placed high in the help but notice the striking view of the Ten Mile walls of the master range looking likea painted backdrop just outside bedroom give the bay window. “We are indeed lucky to live in this incredibly beautiful area,” Barbara says, “and we. Bereerajand Sait a wanted to make sure we could always ee the moun- view of the stars. tains and the nightly ritual of hundreds of ducks that Right: A luxury tub rot ly land creekside to be fed.” and tall windows he ees Lavi se os 3 bac , sun warms the white ti roche ts sete Kkchen, brightening this already cheerful: space bath a haven of year-round. Ten-foot ceilings, golden-stained cus- relaxation, tom cabinetry anda large center island afford plen- ty of room for food preparation and storage. Hardwood flooring runs throughout most of the (Continued on page 99) 38 BONG) MOU IB) eM ENSNOTEBOOK The Cook home Square footage: 4,600 General contractor: Raymond Construction Cabinetry: For Wood Sake Stove: Viking Range Corp. For contact information, see Resources. First Floorplan JANUARY 19998 The McCleneghan home ‘Square footage: 9,000 ‘General contractor: Moulton Construction Cabinetry: Bear Wooderafting Chandelier: Arte De Mexico For contact information, see Resources. First Floorplan Resources for both houses Log producer: Whiskey Park Log Homes Architect: Baker + Hogan + Houx Bronze bowls: C.T. Whitehouse Interior decorator: Design Unlimited ‘Masonry: Alpen Masons Stain and sealant: Sashco Sealants Windows and doors: Pozzi Wood Windows ‘Wood carvings: Rocky Mountain Craftsmen For contact information, see Resources.Hy QM Riis abe Me hy NyeOs Sours® Story by Allison Rogers* Photography by Roger Wade half century after her parents bought a 100-acre farm in east Texas, Chris Denton returned, with OAL the hopes of making it a quiet retreat for friends and family. Asa young couple, her parents had purchased the land in 1942 but lived there only a couple of years before moving to California during World War Il. “When they came back to ‘Texas, they never returned to the farm,” Chris says. “They stayed in Dallas. Buc they kept this place all those years.” ‘Satterwhite Log Homes photosSyled y Dera Gra Above: The screened-in porch makes a pertect spot for dining on balmy evenings, Left: From the gazebo-housed spa to the wraparound porch, the Dentons’ ranch home is designed with retaxation in mind. JANUARY 1998 aSo she and her hushand houghe the working farm from Chris’ other siblings three years ago and began transforming it into a quiet place to ‘entertain in and a retreat from the city. Much needed to be done: Roads were buils, the land was cleared of underbrush, miles of fencing were erected, and a pond was dug. But the biggest pro- ject the couple faced was building the perfect house. They wanted something that suited the land. In Chris’ mind, only a round-loghomestead would fie this councry. ‘The Dentons’ farm isin Alba, about 90 miles east of Dallas. When the couple began looking fora log home producer, they considered some out-of-state companies, but a nearby log manu- facturer—Satterwhite Log Homes—impressed Chris the most. The couple chose to hase their home's design ‘on one of Satterwhite’ stock flooplans, appropriately called the Homestead. “When we looked through the plans, we liked the front of it due to the fact that it looked like it belonged on a ranch,” Chris says. “It has wraparound porches. Ic looks like it belongs here ‘on this spot.” Going for the rustic Texas ranch feel, the Dentons chose 9-inch diameter, Swedish cope Engelmann spruce logs for the home's exterior. Satterwhite prepared the slab foundation and buile the shell of the house, including the roof. In just amonth, the construction crew was ready to move indoors. “The crew was absolutely wonderful,” Chris re- members. “I was on site a great deal, from the time they poured the foundation. They were very considerate. If they saw something that might work better for me; they would actually stop and ask me if Pd rather have something cut one way versus another. They couldn't have been a bet- ter crew of workmen.” To complete the home construction, Chris chose Pat Heflin as her general contractor, after speaking with several builders Satterwhite sug- gested. “When I met with Pat, she immediately re- sponded with the things I was hoping that I would hear. She understood the atmosphere that I want- ed to pull off.” Pat works exclusively on Satterwhite homes and has completed between 30 and 40 in her five-year afiliation with the log home producer. Opposite: The kitchen’s modern rusticity is achioved by combining traditional materials such as wrought Iron and stone with up-to-date designs. Left: French doors lead diners out to the back porch for ‘some after-dinner star-gazing.Meee} Bu Eon Oe CL Ry Coe Bee CorrsHome owner and general contractor hit it off from the start. “The Dentons were so much fun to work with,” Wy Fe was really fan hecause Cris has sich nice rate and truly wanted the house to look good.” The Homestead plan designates three bed ‘rooms. But Chris decided to sacrifice one of the bed- says. “Chis and I worked really close- rooms in the name of hospitality. Ve needed a spa is room to enterta she explains. *So | took a bedroom and tume that into my kitchen feet would have normally be and kitchen,” says Satterwhite’ Larry Bennett “By moving the kitchen into the space that waspre- room, dining tom viously occupied by a bedroom, that made that open space only the living and dining room, th fore obviously enlarging the dining room area considerably.” For an even greater sense of spa- iousness, Chris had the design altered to include vaulted ceilings. Some of the home's most striking features are the kitchen appliances, Made by Heartland, they hioned black ‘enamel and chrome appliances. “Actually I think ‘Chris’ husband was the one who fell in love with. them t ." Pat hasa wood-bumingstor ‘one was electric. They're designed to are modem renditions of ol feartland actually orthey come in gas. This look like i JANUARY 1999 45the old-fashioned cook stoves with the warming cabinet on the top. To continue the nist theme, the Texas stone that makes up the fireplace is sprinkled elsewhere in and amund the house. The feot rest running along the bar in the kitchen, the floor of the screened porch, even the porch sport Tex irting around the wraparound Some of the Dentons’ wishes fe tossher rulebook our the window: Probably the best ‘example is the master bath. Chris wanted th ner tub to be surrounded by round k had to sit against two interior walls, “Round log siding would not have worked be- cause it wouldn't have been milled the same as the exterior walls," Pat explains. finally gor the idea to have Satterwhite take the 9-inch Swedish cope log, run it through their saw and cut the out- side round part of the log ff. We were able to put thote two outside pieces on as walleovering on those other two walls. The carpenter was then able to cope them to fic in with that outsde log wall So when you walked in that room, it looked ex actly like Swedish cope logs.” But one problem remained: Because the logs didn’t rest on top of each other in the same man- ‘ner as the exterior wall logs, “we ended up with lit- tle horizontal cracks that through. So wechinked .” Pac says. That's why, ‘Top: While no horses while the gs in other rooms aren't chinked, those Minablt the fog barn in the bathroom are, Originally concerned ahour Yet, human guests how it was going to turn out, Pat is very happy have the run of a full with the room. “The overall look was perfect, be apartment in the loft eee inlegs na the tub,and everything (above) and an er perfectly.” Chris’ favorite feature can't be found in the @xereise room and house: It’sthe wraparound porch, which, with the sauna downstairs. ontinued 98 10) 9M OU MYR) Ae pW, HoNeNOTEBOOK ‘Square footage: 1,928 Log producer: Satterwhite Log Homes General contractor: PM of Texas Appliances: Heartland Appliances Bar stools: Lone Star Living Cabinetry: PM of Texas ‘Dining room set and leather furniture: Durango Trading Company Landscaping: East Texas Landscape Creations Masonry: Stokes & Young Skylights: Velux-America Windows: Pella Comp. For contact information, see Resources. The wraparound porch, with the screened-in section in back, almost doubles the square footage of the house. va fp The Texas stone skirting around the house was not part of Satterwhite’s original plan. To accommodate it, the house's footpad had to be elevated approximately two feet. First Floorplan Satterwhite’s “Homestead” design attracted ‘the Dentons because of the porch that encircles the entire house. JANUARY 1999 Co‘Susan Miller, Speciale Detoiler When you're sweating the details, you get attached to your work, Equal parts art and engineering, every Pozzi* wood window is checked to within 1/16" ak delet: Whew atinne like Susan often have | their photo taken with their handiwork before shipping. Why bo proud? Telely Sa Se boa carn reasons you'll have for veszal f | | Fl obaice ble bt | I t : “Haspexaerip 1N BEND, On100N- | | | Free catalog: 1-800-257-9663 ext. LHLS, (9 oowww.pozzi.com E Chole 063 On Fe nice CardyThe Exterior Finish Process By Peter Lobred We: onthe outside of your home be- sins once your legs are stacked, the roof is weathertight and the windows and doors are in place. The exterior finish process will coincide with work on your home's interior. Although the length of the process varies with each log home, you can expect the exteriorfin- ish to take from two weeks to two months. Most builders agree that, once the walls and roof system ate up, protecting your house is the first priority. Therefore, the roof subcontractor im- mediately installs shingles or metal rofing on the roof, covering any exposed tarpaper. With the roof system complete (and the in- terior protected), the logs themselves must be protected. The first step is to power-wash the logs. Many builders then bleach or chemically clean the logs to restore the original color of the wood. Bleach—usually diluted with water— should be sprayed on evenly and then washed off 0 asnot to damage the wood. Next, a sealant is applied to preserve the wood. The preservative, which should be formu: To Do List (D Review the exterior finishing process with your general contractor. (i Make sure all exterior log surfaces are treated with a wood preservative formulated for log homes. (Gl Have the home properly graded. (i Review plans for exterior lighting. lated to allow the wood tobreathe, can be either clear or mixed with a stain. Although many home cowmers prefer the look ofa clear sealant, a pigmented sealant provides better long-term UV protection for logs. Ask your builder or log producer which preservative is recommended for your logs. Ifyour logs wll be chinked, a subcontractor should do so following the stain application. Onee you have stained, sealed and chinked the logs, the exterior doors and windows can be painted and the excerior trim can be installed. Some builders suggest then checking the foundation of yourhome to ensure that it has heen propedly— and completely—backfilled. You may wish to wver the visible portions of the foundation with stueco oF stone. This masonry can occur now, fol- St lowed by the second phase of grade- ep work—making sure the ground is level and smooth and the drainage paths are cleared. Also during the sec- ond grading, the builder will clear space for the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) con. densing unit. The unit can be installed in con- junction with the HVAC subcontractor’ trim. out visit forthe interior of the house. (The wiring will have been completed during the dry-in stage of your log home.) After the gradework, the downspouts and gutters will be installed. The ground should be smooth and angled so water drains away from your house, protecting the foundation. As part of the second grading, some home owners in- stall gravel-filed rench around theit hows, which drains water away and eliminates the need fordownspours and gutters. Roofs with larg- er ovethangs—exceeding two feet— provide adequate drainage on their own. » Regardless of your preference, you and your builder must make sure the drainage system will channel all water away from your houte. ‘With the grading and foundation taken care of, the general contractor has aclear space to lay down the walkways, deiveways and tumarounds. The con- struction road will serve as the extend- ed portion of your driveway to avoid tearing up additional ground. Once the heavy truck traffic is complete, finer stone will be spread to complete the driveway. With many log homes, the deiveway is too long to pave so only the apron (the portion leading to the garage) and turnaround are paved. Completion of your home's walk- ways will vary according to the style ‘you've chesen. Concrete sidewalks, for ex- ample, can he finished when your turn- around and apron are completed. Mulch ‘or crushed stone walkways, however, will be done along with your landscaping. Landscaping Seeding, sxdding and landscaping occur ‘once the driveways and walkways are in place. Many log homes are located in wooded areas where sodding is simply not practical, However, some home owners choose to have grass cover at least part of their land. Under standably, any desiced sod- ding and seeding should be done atthe end of the home building process to avoid dis rupting the soil. If you're seeding, remove all clods and stones before spreading the seed then cover the seeded area with trav. Just as seeding and sodding is done once most subcontractors have finished work, landscaping also occurs very late in the exterior finishing process. Land- scaping, 2s all home owners know, can bea lengthy project that continues even after you have moved into your house. If you've decided to install any sort of in-ground or underground warering or lighting systems, such as walkway lights or lawn sprinklers, these should be in place prior to con- struction of the walkways and driveways and before sodding and landscaping. Yourelectrician can install other exterior lighting, in- cluding porch and front door lights, when he hangsthe interi- or light fixtures. Decks, Porches and Patios Yourlog home may sicon agrade, ‘making the deck and its stairs an integral part of the house’ con- struction. In these cases, the builder must consider the deck’s placement asthe logs are being stacked. Elaborate deck handrails and staircases, if started early, canbe completed with the rest of the exterior finish and trim. Porches also can be crucial to the design and landscaping of ahome. Many log homes have covered porches with roofs that are part of the roof system of the entire home. Therefore, these structures smusthe buile during the framing ofthe log home so the roof system can cover them. Keep a watchful eye during con- seruction if your deck or porch isbuiltear- ly. You need to protect it—for instance by limiting the amounc of traffic and the ‘equipment stored on it—so the porch will still be in top condition when you move in to the house. By contrast, ba- sic deck can be built at any time during construction (or even added later). Patios made of stone or poured con- crete are built just after the grading process in conjunction with che walkways. Ifthe patio isthe same materal asthe walk- ways (poured concrete, for example), you can save money by having the subcon- tractor complete both projects st once. If you have decided on a brick patio, it a good idea to lay the bricks after the walk- ways ate finished, when most subcon- tractors have finished their work and will not damage the patio’ surface. Do-It-Yourselfers If you are cost-conscious and handy, there are a few tasks you can complete for the outside of your log home, You Resources The Complete Guide to Log and Cedar Homes by Gary D. Branson, Paperback, 1998, 160 pages, $17.98. Log Home Living Bookstore Ho. M09. To order, cl 800-850-7279. How to Afford Your Own Log Home by (Car Heldmann, Paperback, 1987, 16 pages, $1.85. Log ime Ling Bookstore Mo, NOT rd, cal 800-50- Ta. Log Homes Made Easy by lim Cooper. ‘Paperback, 1883, 215 pages, $16.95. Log Home Living ‘echstore We. NOLS. To order, call 900-850-7219. ‘might choose to wash and stain the logs at the outset of the exterior finishing process. (Chinking, howeves, may be difficult for someone not experienced with the task.) Some home owners feel comfortable building their deck or using a subcontractor they know tocomplete the project. Landscaping and seeding are among the most common do. yourself tasks. Some of your home's walkways may be mulch and stepping stone, a project that's manageable for most home owners. What you do yourself depends on what you're comfortable doing—and what you have the time to do. Just make sure to tell your general contractor well in advance which tasks you'll handle and when you'll have the projects com- pleted. For the builder, construction ine volves careful coordination of the sub- contractors’ efforts, and if you're not finished when the builder is expecting the work, then you could wind up delaying construction —and wasting money instead of saving it. Watch for Step Fifteen: The First Year and Beyond February 1999 (Marepih eeu ie ga oe lopLir Wino e