KILN-DRIED Logs  --  Treated Logs

 

ü  Protection of your investment, for a worry-free log home!

 

ü  Southland Log Homes owns and operates its own kiln, and controls the proper drying of logs (pre-shrunk), so you have dimensionally stable lumber (vs. non-dried, air-dried logs others use that invite shrinkage, settling, twisting of logs)

 

ü  Logs are sterilized, sanitized and kills any insect larvae

 

ü  The process of kiln-drying your log package kills wood-decaying fungus.

 

ü  Reduces moisture (insects could go after any wet lumber, regardless of wood choice)

 

ü  Less cost and less time to erect your log package (vs. air-dried and random-length logs)

 

ü  Easy-and-quick assembly for the “do-it-yourselfer”

 

ü  No slip joints, no adjustable jacks, no through-bolt rods to periodically tighten, no building additional spaces above doors/windows . . . all the special construction techniques other companies use to address non-dried/air-dried logs when their logs start moving and separating when left to dry out (unprotected, untreated) over time!

 

ü  Minimizes and controls checking

 

ü  No invitation for leaking homes, water infiltration

 

ü  No invitation for air infiltration (and enjoy energy efficiency, with lower monthly energy bills)

 

ü  Sap is crystallized (prevents sap bleed)

 

ü  Easier cleaning (no separation of logs inviting dirt, dust, spider webs)

 

ü  No frequent re-caulking between log courses (due to log movement/shrinkage breaking seal)

 

ü  No costly, frequent repairs and major maintenance issues

 

ü  Lighter in weight – crane not necessary to pick up a log

 

ü  Less freight costs (not hauling water)

 

         And we don’t stop there - more good news . . .