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iscover the natural beauty of Appalachian Log Homes.
Imagine for a moment . . . the true delight and sense of ease you will experience walking through the door of your beautifully crafted log home. This is a home built to reflect the very best of nature, craftsmanship and your own unique
style. It is a home of dreams. It is a home to enjoy and treasure for generations. It is an Appalachian Log Home. As you look through our portfolio, you will discover the natural beauty and quality of Appalachian Log Homes. These distinctive and affordable homes feature a variety of styles and floorplans. Each is designed for energy efficiency and total livability. Appalachian Log Homes represent the perfect blend of old world techniques and common sense with modern conveniences and comfort. At Appalachian Log Homes, Inc., our goal is to help make your home building dreams come true. Whether you select our pre-designed plans or have our log home professionals help you create a custom floorplan, the possibilities are almost limitless. Plus, you’ll receive the finest personalized service and will benefit from Appalachian’s long standing dedication to log home building excellence. From conception to completion, Appalachian is here to help you every step of the way.
imagination and moves the soul.
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ppalachian Log Homes has been designing and building distinctive, authentically
handcrafted log homes since 1980. Our company’s belief in product and service excellence has helped establish our reputation for outstanding craftsmanship, reliability and customer satisfaction in the log home industry. an Appalachian Log Home is your
When you choose Appalachian Log Homes as your home building partner, you have made a great choice for a home that will meet your unique needs and offer years of enjoyment. Quality materials ensure a quality home. Every Appalachian home begins with the finest materials.
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Our timbers are milled from the heartwood of mature trees from western
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forests. All logs are stress graded and evaluated for quality by a nationally
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recognized inspection agency. When you build with Appalachian, you are assured of the finest log wall materials. Pre-engineered and pre-cut logs
save time and money. Our logs and openings are pre-cut to exact widths for faster, easier construction and cost efficiency. Only slight alterations “on site” may be required for true opening heights. We offer a comprehensive 10 year “Limited Warranty Agreement” on every home we build. You not only have our word on quality, you have it in a written guarantee. Our warranty is underwritten by a qualified insurance company and provided to our customers at no additional cost. Appalachian’s warranty enhances lender appeal and is transferable should you ever decide to sell your home.
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Our team of log home experts is dedicated to outstanding customer service. The experienced, factory-trained professionals of Appalachian Log Homes are always there to help before, during and after the sale. We not only believe in constructing homes of lasting value, we are dedicated to building a positive and enduring relationship with every customer we serve. Professional affiliations. Appalachian Log Homes, Inc., is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, the Building Systems Council, the Log Homes Council, the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau.
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raditional dovetail log homes
The early pioneer woodcrafters knew that homes built from well-hewn,
rectangular logs with skillfully notched dove-tailed corners were sturdy and enduring. Our Traditional dovetail log homes embody the same beauty, strength and charm as the homes of our forefathers, but offer countless design options and amenities for your active, modern lifestyle. Traditional log walls are available in 8” X 12” or 6” X 12” profiles and are joined at the corners with authentic half-dovetails. This design allows the weight of the building to pull the walls tightly together for a sturdy, weather-resistant home. Spaces between the logs are filled with double two inch bands of E.P.S. insulation and covered with flexible latex chinking, creating a strong and thermally efficient wall. An Appalachian Traditional log system is truly the perfect blend of pioneer tradition and modern technology. It’s no wonder Traditional dovetail log homes are our most popular construction style.
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ov Loc Log Homes Our Dov Loc system offers the same authentic appearance as our
Traditional system for those who prefer the contemporary “log on log” style of construction. It’s our versatile log wall system which gives you a variety of log milling styles and a custom look to suit your personal tastes. Dov loc homes offer a dramatic diversity of styles.
Our Dov Loc walls are similar to Traditional log walls, with half-dovetail joints at the corners. The tops and bottoms, however, are milled with a double tongue and groove joint, locking the timbers together with a double strip of butyl tape and lag screws every two feet. This innovative design allows for a strong and tight-fitting log wall, but eliminates the need for chinking joints. Dov Loc can be milled to
your preference with or without a cosmetic chink joint, or V-grooved. Ask your Appalachian representative about Dov Loc milling options. We will be happy to assist you in selecting the finishing styles to best complement your home design.
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og Siding Our log siding provides the exterior beauty of a log home, with the interior construction
and finishing options of a conventional stud-framed home. Log siding has full-width dovetail corners, making it virtually indistinguishable from solid log wall construction. Log siding is perfect for new homes, garage construction, gable ends or retrofitting an existing structure. For greater energy efficiency and cost effectiveness, log sided homes can be constructed with our exclusive Paneloc® wall building system.
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aneloc® Appalachian Log Homes created Paneloc® wall systems to offer a superior building
alternative to fiberglass insulated stud wall construction. Paneloc® is made of high quality
components for lasting structural integrity and performance. It features outstanding energy efficiency and dimensional stability with expanded polystyrene insulation (EPS) within a sturdy 4’ X 8’ framework of studs sheathed on one side with 7/16” OSB. Paneloc® allows for fast, effective on-site construction of dormers, additions or gable ends, and can be finished in materials of your choice.
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unrooms There are few places indoors that can capture nature’s splendor as well as a charming
sunroom. With open, beamed ceilings and ample windows, it is an inviting place of light and warmth. A sunroom is a quiet haven, a room for year-round relaxation and comfort. It is a place for entertaining, or spending special moments with your family. When you step into a sunroom, you realize why it is one of the most popular additions offered by Appalachian Log Homes. Let us help you plan the ideal sunroom for your new or existing home.
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itchens & baths At Appalachian Log Homes, we offer an impressive selection of dramatic
and functional kitchen and bath designs which can be customized to your personal tastes. The photos here are just a few examples of the endless design possibilities that exist when you choose an Appalachian Log Home. Our experts can assist you in planning kitchens and baths that combine the perfect features and conveniences for your lifestyle.
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nergy efficiency An Appalachian Log Home is naturally energy efficient
because of its construction. The thermal mass properties of log walls enable them to store heat in cooler weather and retain coolness in warmer weather. This results in a the energy efficiency of solid wood construction.
more comfortable home year-round. A test by the National Bureau of Standards proved log homes are leaders in
energy efficiency. It’s reassuring to know a log home is a natural for keeping utility costs low. Your Appalachian representative can provide more details about the energy efficient properties of log homes, or log siding homes built with our super insulated PanelocŽ wall system.
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ustom design When you build with Appalachian Log Homes,
your design options are endless. Whether you select from our existing plans, or let our team of experts help you create a totally custom home, we will work with you stepOur homes offer unlimited design possibilities.
by-step to build the log home of your dreams. Our pre-designed plans range from vacation cabins to spacious luxury homes. Standard log package pricing and blueprints are readily available
to accommodate estimating needs. If you prefer a custom home created from your own ideas, we can help develop plans and provide a free estimate. At Appalachian, we give you total design flexibility for a home that truly reflects your own personality and tastes.
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anufacturing & construction Since 1980, Appalachian Log Homes has been producing and building distinctive
homes that are a joy to own. Each home is expertly handcrafted in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains to exact plan specifications. We use only the finest logs from mature western forests. Wall logs are all individually selected for quality, then hewn to provide an authentic handcrafted appearance. Our logs are accurately pre-cut for ease of assembly the crafting
and numbered to match your home plan. They are delivered to your site and erected on your foundation by our trained professionals.
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Our erected package prices typically include assembly of exterior log walls,
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girders, ceiling beams, exposed rafter systems, windows and door jambs.
Additional services are available. Please consult our price and options list for a description of package materials, then talk to your Appalachian representative for expert guidance on all aspects of your home’s construction. We are here to help you.
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ommercial log buildings
Appalachian’s commercial buildings create
a friendly, inviting image and atmosphere which can help enhance your company’s profits. Our commercial log buildings are custom designed to your exact needs and business requirements. They are energy efficient, affordable and naturally attractive. We’ve built commercial log structures for restaurants, office buildings, retail stores, churches, Our custom designed commercial buildings are distinctive & inviting.
meeting halls and lodges. As a commercial building customer, you’ll receive the same quality, service and commitment to excellence we provide our home buyers. Ask Appalachian Log Homes about a log building system for your commercial needs.
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n appalachian log home of your own.
After reviewing our portfolio and home plans, the next step is to talk to an Appalachian representative about your new log home. We can help you choose a plan, or custom design the ideal
home or commercial building that will incorporate all the features you desire. Once a plan is selected, we can help establish a building budget, aid in obtaining financing and help you with other details. Our expert customer service assures complete satisfaction through every phase of the design and building process. Our goal is to make every aspect of working with Appalachian Log Homes easy, enjoyable and rewarding. Call today, and let’s work together on creating the log home of your dreams.