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Larry & Terri Green
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The Kuhns Bros. DifferenceMost manufacturers provide "air-dired" logs which are seasoned by simply storing them for a period of time. The moisture content of these logs is not specified or guaranteed. We believe that kiln drying produces more stable and uniform building products and is the best way to eliminate potential long-term problems with your home. See the chart below for more details. |
| Item | Kuhns Bros. Kiln-Dried Logs | Competitors' Air-Dired Logs |
| Shrinking/Twisting | Pre-shrunk before milling and grading by trained inspectors. Uniform and stable. Tight joints, level floors. | Gaps often develop between logs. Walls shrink, doors and windows can bind. Frequent caulking often required. |
| Checking (Cracking) | Careful drying minimizes checking. Occurs before milling and construction. Kiln drying allows grades out defective logs prior to shipment. | More severe checking. Occurs after construction as logs dry in the home. |
| Grading | Any warped or twisted logs graded out by trained inspectors. Logs stamped with the Log Home Council's certification for stress grades and moisture content. | No moisture content standards or effective grading. |
| Sanitized Logs | Using high heat, logs are sanitized killing mold, fungi, plus any insects, eggs, and larvae. | Not sanitized. |
| Pitch (Sap) | Crystallized - greatly minimizes any seepage to the surface later on. | Pitch seeps to surface, especially around knots. |
| Preservatives/Finishes | Applied immediately following construction - absorbs deeper, lasts longer for a more effective treatment. | Usually not applied until at least one year after construction. Less effective, allows for weather stain. |
| Weight | More than 10,000 pounds of water removed from the typical home package. Longest logs easily handled by two people. | Much heavier, difficult to handle. |
| Future Energy Costs | Properly dried logs provide higher insulation values. Reduced energy costs. Increased comfort of home. | Increased energy costs due to gaps caused by shrinkage. |
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Note: Kuhn Bros. Log Homes, Inc. (KBLH, Inc.) manufactures log home building components and provides building materials packages for the construction of homes. KBLH, Inc. does not provide construction services. It is critical that the person building the home have sufficient knowledge to construct the house, independent of Kuhns Bros. Log Homes, Inc..
Whiskey Hill Log Homes, Larry & Terri Green 70224 Sanderson Road | Summerville, Oregon 97876 (541) 805-8905 | info@WhiskeyHillLogHomes.com |