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Log Home Construction Schedule

The following log home construction schedule will provide you with the basic steps in the building and organizing of your log home kit. The timeline of events will help you keep track of what what needs to be done and in what time frame.

The following construction schedule is courtesy of Log Home Living 2002 Annual Buyer's Guide pg. 118
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Activity	Contractor Responsibility
Log Home Construction Schedule
Give notice of start where applicable: Building permit office Zoning board, community association Financial institution Insurance agent Individual subcontractors	General
Site Cleaning and Excavations Call excavation contractor to confirm work schedule Cut or grade entrance road or driveway Install culverts, spread crushed stone, etc. Clear building site and material storage area Dig basement excavation, haul or store dirt	General Excavation Excavation Excavation Excavation
Water Well Call water well contractor to confirm work schedule Drill water well	General Well Driller
Septic System and Drain Field Call septic contractor to confirm work schedule Install septic tank and drain field	General Septic
Temporary Utilities Call contractors and utilities to confirm work schedule Install temporary toilet facilities Install temporary electricity Install temporary telephone Call for inspections as needed	General Supplier Electric Utility Telephone Co. Subcontractors
Footings Call contractors and confirm work schedule Locate and dig footings and pier pads Install access pipe for under-foundation utilities Call for footing inspections Pour concrete foundation footings and pier pads	General Concrete Plumbing Concrete Concrete
Termite Protection Call contractor and confirm work schedule Apply termite protection chemicals	General Exterminator
Foundation Call concrete contractor to confirm work schedule Install forms for poured concrete foundation Call for foundation inspection Pour concrete foundation Install waterproofing, parging or insulation	General Concrete Concrete Concrete Waterproofing
Subfloor Call carpentry contractor to confirm work schedule Install subfloor, beams, posts as required	General Carpentry
Backfill and Rough Grade Call excavation contractor to confirm work schedule Backfill around foundation Rough grade slope for lawn	General Excavation Excavation
Delivery of Log Home Package Call builder of log home to confirm delivery schedule Confirm amount of final payment for logs Confirm amount due for delivery charges Arrange to have certified checks available Prepare material storage area Assemble equipment /manpower to unload load logs Due to the large size of wood used in handcrafted construction a crane must be on site.	General General General General General General or Rep
Unloading and Storage of Logs and Building Materials Unload materials, protect as per instructions Check materials against shipping manifest	General or Rep General or Rep
Weathertight Log Shell and Interior Partitions Call log dealer or representative to confirm schedule Erection of log walls Installation of exterior doors and windows Interior wall partitions Install roof system and sheathing	General Builder/Rep Carpentry Carpentry Carpentry
Roofing Call roofing contractor to confirm work schedule Install roofing felt, flashing and shingles	General Roofing
Fireplace and Chimney Call masonry contractor to confirm work schedule Erect fireplace and chimney	General Masonry
Plumbing Call plumbing contractor to confirm work schedule Install rough plumbing system Call for plumbing inspection	General Plumbing Plumbing
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Call HVAC contractor to confirm work schedule Install rough HVAC ductwork and equipment Call for mechanical inspection	General HVAC HVAC
Electrical Call electrical contractor to confirm work schedule Install rough electrical wiring and service panel Call for electrical inspection	General Electrical Electrical
Framing Inspection Call for framing inspection	General
Interior and Exterior Concrete Work Call concrete contractor to confirm work schedule Pour concrete floors, driveways, and walkways	General Concrete
Ceiling Insulation Call insulation contractor to confirm work schedule Install ceiling insulation	General Insulation
Wall Insulation and Soundproofing Call insulation contractor to confirm work schedule Install wall insulation and soundproofing as required	General Insulation
Interior Walls and Ceilings Call drywall contractor to confirm work schedule Install gypsum wallboard and tape	General Drywall
Paint, Stain and Wallcoverings Call painting contractor to confirm work schedule Apply interior paint, stain, wallcoverings Apply exterior paint, stain, preservatives Apply interior and exterior chinking and caulking	General Painting Painting Painting or Caulking
Finish Floor Coverings Call flooring contractor to confirm work schedule Install hardwood flooring Install resilient or ceramic tile Install padding and carpet	General Flooring Flooring Flooring
Interior Finish and Trim Call carpentry contractor to confirm work schedule Install interior doors and hardware Install interior window and door trim Install baseboard base and shoe Install wall moldings, chair rails, etc. Install cabinets, countertops Install vanities, bars, soap dishes, mirrors Install closet shelves, poles, hardware Install stair treads, railings, balusters Install mirrors, medicine cabinets Install tub and shower doors, rods etc. Install drapery rods	General Carpentry Carpentry Carpentry Carpentry Carpentry Carpentry Carpentry Carpentry Carpentry Carpentry Carpentry
Finish Plumbing Install plumbing fixtures and appliances Call for final inspection	Plumbing Plumbing
Finish HVAC Install final HVAC equipment and test Call for final inspection	HVAC HVAC
Finish Electrical Install fixtures, appliances, outlet covers etc. Call for final inspection	Electrical Electrical
Exterior Finish and Trim Install window and door trim Install fascia, frieze and rake boards Install soffit and porch ceilings Install porch posts and railing Install gable louvres, soffit vents, etc. Install garage door and door opener Install gutters and downspouts	Carpentry Carpentry Carpentry Carpentry Carpentry Carpentry Roofing
Landscaping Call landscaping contractor to confirm work schedule Finish grading, seeding, sodding and shrubbery	General Landscaping
Final Building Inspection Inspect work of subcontractors and make punch list Review punch list (deficiencies) with contractors Re-inspect building after corrections and accept work Obtain lien waivers and approve final payment Call for final building inspection Obtain occupancy permit Notify financial institution of completion Notify insurance company of completion Switch insurance to home owner's policy Notify any other agencies of completion	General General General General General General General General General General
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Log Home Construction

Building your own log home is an extremely exciting and adventurous prospect, but one that also involves a magnitude of choices, challenges, and decisions. With the popularity of log buildings rapidly growing there is a noted growth in the number of family residences, as well as commercial buildings such as lodges, restaurants, hotels and office complexes being built from log. With this growth log home construction companies must learn to take upon it themselves to do extensive research in the actual performance of their log structures. Those interested in building their own log homes are increasingly asking question relative to the thermal, fire, and wind resistancy of log home construction, as well as complete information of the type of species available.