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Caledon Log Homes
Increasing numbers of families are choosing to live in
solid wood homes. The many reasons for this trend include
the environmental advantages of building with
renewable all natural materials, and the warm, inviting
atmosphere and inherent beauty  of
natural wood.
This illustration shows a section
of wood from a softwood (coniferous) tree enlarged 30
times. This enlargement shows the many air pockets that
are trapped in the individual wood cells. These air pockets
are the reason behind the excellent insulation value in
this type of wood.
Caledon Log homes takes pride in using only the finest
building products, constructing our homes out of Ontario
White Pine or B.C. Cedar. We use only winter-cut wood
(in winter the sap has stopped running and the wood contains
only fiber, with no natural sugars to attract boring insects
and worms that can disfigure the lumber). After being
sawn into square timbers, the wood is carefully stacked
on spacers for proper air drying.
 Our
computerized notching machine cuts the interlocking saddlenotch
corners to exact tolerances, providing a degree of fit
that was previously unheard of in the log construction
industry. Throughout our 30 years of experience the staff
of Caledon Log Homes has concentrated on building methods
directed at maintaining long-term structural integrity
and beauty. It is these seemingly small details that separate
Caledon Log Homes from the competition now , and for generations
to come.
 Log
Drip Edge
Each row of logs features a unique drip edge that allows
rain to flow freely down the outside of the wall, stopping
the water from becoming trapped between the logs where
it could eventually cause deterioration.
Log Profiles
Calendon Log Homes have 3 profiles of logs, 8" x
8" Dlog, 6" x 8" Dlog, and 8"
round - round log. They all have standard dual tongue
and groove system.
Window and Door Installation
Windows and doors, including trim, are set
back into the log walls so that rain and/or snow cannot
become trapped on top, where moisture build-up can cause
damage to the units and the log walls around them
Three-foot Roof
Overhangs
Large roof overhangs protect the log from all types of
weather, as well as supplying protection from the hot
summer sun. In the wintertime, when the sun is low in
the sky, the sun's rays can come in under the eaves to
supply warmth and light.
Quality Materials
Our standard material package includes all materials necessary
to complete the weather-tight construction of the log
home from sub-floor to roof, including windows and doors,
interior stud partitions, and 25 year warranty shingles.
Caledon Log Homes combines top quality materials and products
with innovative building features to produce superior,
advanced home designs.
Custom Design
At Caledon Log Homes, we believe that while every home
should be comfortable, energy efficient, and pleasing
to the eye, it should also reflect the owner's individual
lifestyle. That's why we take the time to help each and
every Caledon Log Homes customer design and plan a home.
We want it to be as much an asset for them in years to
come as it is today.
Flexibility
With Caledon Log Homes, flexibility is the key. We will
supply both materials and labour, or the materials alone,
to any stage of completion. Complete interior finishing
packages are available with our "Standard Plus Package"
designed for those who prefer to purchase a completed
home.
The Good Life Begins
In A Log Home
Starter home, luxury residence, cozy cottage or practical
retirement home? You can enjoy a natural, healthy lifestyle
in your custom-built Caledon Log Home. Here are just three
advantages of log home living.
Health
Wood breathes, naturally regulating humidity, removing
toxins and odours and providing filtered air within your
home.
Comfort
The inherent beauty and natural scent of wood walls provide
a warm and soothing atmosphere in your log home. And,
because log walls absorb sound, the harsh noises of day-to-day
living may be dramatically reduced.
Value
Caledon's advanced design criteria, modern processing
equipment and strict building practices ensure an enduring
quality that rivals any building.
Today, log homes offer every convenience
of modern living and great degree of design flexibility.
Indeed, we have the capability, and the desire, to assist
you in the realization of your very own log home dream.
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