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Stevens Point Log Mfg’s complete line of quality, log
home building materials will enhance the look of your home
or building for years to come. Listening to contractors and
do-it-yourselfers, we developed a kiln-dried insulated TRUE
HALF-LOG SIDING that maintains the natural beauty of the wood
while easing installation.
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The foundation of our Ten-Step Quality Process begins
with the highest grade of Midwest pine and cedar logs available.
These logs meet exacting size and quality standards. |
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2- Careful sorting
and preparation result in the best log for the job.
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Sawyers hand-select logs based on size, quality and uniformity
to determine the best use of each log. The log is then debarked
and allowed to dry. |
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3- Milled to exact
specifications
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The log is then cut in two. Each half is milled on three sides
according to pre-specified standards. Our sawyers over-cut
the log to compensate for the shrinkage that occurs during
the kiln-drying process.
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4- Debarked Logs
are always stored under shed roofs for protection
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Throughout the process from debarking to final delivery, the
logs are stacked, bundled and stored under one of our many shed
roofs to protect them from weathering. |
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5- Kiln-drying
– an essential step for beautiful, high-quality logs
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Our logs are placed in our state-of-the-art kiln until they
meet our stringent moisture content standards. Kiln drying
produces the best quality log material on the market today.
This essential step provides the following benefits:
- sterilizes the log – killing most mold
spores, fungus and insect larva
- minimizes pitch seepage
- minimizes log shrinkage
- dramatically reduces the weight of the log
For more information, please see read "To
Kiln or Not to Kiln."
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6- Planed to uniform
stack height
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After an order is placed, each log is planed to its final size
to meet uniform stack height requirements. Stevens Point Log
Mfg assures you the 8" high log product you order is actually
8" high when it is delivered to your site. This consistency
makes installation easier. |
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7- Pre-scribing
reduces labor and maintenance costs
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Stevens Point Log Mfg pre-scribes each log to eliminate shelving
or pooling areas on the meeting siding surfaces that could trap
water and compromise the durability. Pre-scribing preserves
the log’s natural beauty while reducing on-site planing
and maintenance; this saves you time and money on the job site. |
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8 - Peeling
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Skilled craftsmen create one of two surface textures:
Using traditional drawknives, craftsmen manually create the
handpeeled finish (as pictured) for an authentic look and feel.
The rustic-hewn finish, created by a machine-assisted technique,
provides a unique, non-patterned look. |
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9 - Wood preserving
solution offers another layer of protection
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With the sizing, texturing and kiln-drying completed, the logs
are dipped in wood preservative to protect from weather, insects,
exterior fungus and mildew growth until they are delivered to
the building site. The preservative protects the wood until
the final stain is applied. |
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10 - Delivered
to your door – on time!
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The logs are shipped to your building site. We will deliver
the complete project at once or deliver the priority logs
first and the balance when you request them.
Stevens Point Logs Mfg is available to answer
questions about your log project throughout construction.
We also provide installation assistance. Just give us a call.
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