Log Styles

Swisher Log Homes is unique in the fact that we offer both manufactured log homes and hand crafted log homes.

ABOUT MILLED LOG HOMES

"Milled log" is the term for logs cut by a machine to a uniform diameter. Most of the trees used to make a Swisher Log Home are cut when they are dead, standing, and dry. When a log is dry, there is a much lower chance of unexpected cracking, and warping. Air dried log homes have less settling than that of a kiln dried log home.

Our most common milled log is the Swedish cope design with saddle notched corners. We also offer D-logs. Milled beams are available for roof purlins, trusses, porch posts, etc. in diameters up to 40" and lengths to 42' long.

An engineering improvement provides the key to the weather tight seal of the Swisher Log Home. We place an all weather foam between the logs before they are screwed together to provide a tight, & hidden seal.

Then, caulking or chinking is applied to the logs to aid in weather resistance.

You will find a milled Swisher Log Home is so simple to erect that you may choose to build your own. If you don't possess a flair for house building, a reputable contractor in your area can build for you.

	Swedish Cope Standard Appearance Our Swedish Cope log with the standard appearance is milled to a uniform profile. This style of log is ideal for those who desire a true log home, without the rustic features of the cabin appearance listed below. This style utilizes the saddle notch corner system. These logs are grade stamped. Sizes available: 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 14-inch diameters.
	Swedish Cope Cabin Appearance  This is our most popular profile. The majority of our customers prefer the more rustic characteristics found in the cabin appearance over those found in the standard appearance. These logs are intentionally milled to leave some bark on the surface. The bark is then draw knifed off, giving the log a more rustic appearance. These logs are grade stamped. Sizes available: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, and 16-inch diameters.
	Swedish Cope Hand Peeled Appearance The draw knifed appearance occurs when the entire visible portion of the log is draw knifed. This is a popular choice for those who want the handcrafted look in a milled log. Available in standard and cabin style listed above. These logs are grade stamped. Sizes available: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, and 16-inch diameters.
	T&G D-LOG The T&G D-Log has a planed smooth finish with a tongue on the top of each log that fits inside of the groove of the log that is set on top of it. The interior of the wall is flat, while the exterior of the log maintains a rounded profile. This style of log is for the customer that wants a more contemporary look & feel. This style of log utilizes the Butt & Pass corner system. These logs are grade stamped. T&GD-Logs are available in 8x8, & 8x12. Other sizes & styles are available upon request.
	RUSTIC D-LOG Rustic D-Logs are cut flat on 3 sides(the top, bottom, & inside) with a band saw. The exterior natural edge of the log is then draw knifed giving the home a rustic look. This style of home mimics many of the nations log homes dating back hundreds of years. These logs are grade stamped. Rustic D-Logs are available in 6x5, 7x7, & 8x8. Other sizes are available upon request.

ABOUT HALF LOG SIDING

Half logs are, in essence, a true Swedish coped log cut in half, lengthwise. Half logs provide the exact look of true full log homes, and can be used both internally and externally. Half logs simply attach to the 2x framing of a stick frame wall.

Some of our clients prefer the external look of a log home, but do not want the log look on the interior walls. With Half logs, this is possible! You can install half log siding over an existing stick framed home to give the home a log home look.

This was cut from a Swedish Cope wall log that has been split in half lengthwise. Half log siding looks exactly like a full log home from the outside when utilizing the saddle notched corners. Available in standard and cabin appearance. These logs are grade stamped. Sizes available: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, and 16-inch diameters.