Log Home Log Profiles / Log Types
Swedish Cope is a design style that uses round logs that have a concave groove removed from the bottom of each log to allow the logs to stack firmly on each other while creating an evenly spread, load-bearing, weather-tight seal. The Swedish Cope style is a favorite of traditional log home enthusiasts because it highlights the full-rounded beauty of the log timbers on both the exterior and interior of the structure.
The D
Profile is our most popular style which is rounded on the outside and flat on the
inside, offering an authentic log-exterior look while providing flat walls on the
interior, more suitable for hanging pictures, shelves, etc. D-logs typically have a tongue-and-groove design cut into the top and bottom surfaces so that, when the logs are stacked during wall construction, they fit tightly and securely together. These are available in either single or double tongue and groove.
The Double “D” is a
popular version for the customer who prefers the massive look with the curved
exterior and interior surface. The double “D” can also be hand hewn for a more
rustic look.
Tongue & Groove
Corner Types |
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Saddle Notch |
Butt & Pass |
Dovetail |
Post & Beam |
Saddle Notch: The Swedish cope corner utilizes a half-log starter so each level is
overlapping rather than butting into one another at the corners. The full log gives
the corner a precision-cut and more robust appearance.
Butt & Pass: The butt and pass corner is the most popular corner and utilizes the
milled log with the flat top and bottom for easy stacking. This corner gives the
home a traditional log home look where the logs intersect one another.
Dovetail: A traditional corner look with an intricate design, the dovetail corner is
used with a square log and is overlapping on each corner. Chinking grooves can
be incorporated into the design as well.
Post & Beam: Post & Beam construction is a traditional building method that dates back to pre colonial America. This kind of building incorporates the use of exposed beams supported by posts that run horizontally in order to structurally support sub floor systems and roof rafters over head. This allows for larger open floor plans and cathedral ceilings.
