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 Experienced East Tennessee
workforce is talented and dedicated with over 500 years of combined experience in the log
home/timber frame home business. |
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| In business since 1971 building
homes for over 4000 customers nationwide. |
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| Owning a sawmill allows for
tremendous flexibility with timber sizes and lengths and exceptional quality control.
White Pine and White Oak trees are native to the region. Long lengths up to 42 feet and/or
diameters up to 30 inches available. |
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| Purchasing and managing timber
boundaries controls raw material cost and inventory. |
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| All timbers are graded and stamped
in accordance with Timber Products Inspection, Inc. which ensures our clients of the best
quality material available. |
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| Multiple squared and dovetailed
log wall profiles including: |
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| 6x12 traditional system with half dovetail
design. |
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| 6x12 and 6x14 system with European dovetail
design. |
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| 6x14 TimberWright® system with hand carved,
natural look contour in the chinking space. European or V-Notch corner joinery. |
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| 6" and 8" thick hand-crafted Bob
Timberlake system with large logs ranging from 12 to 24 inches wide with naturally
contoured edges |
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| Multiple highly improved round log systems, including our flagship
FullScribe system |
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| 8x16 full compound dovetail with 3 inch chink
space. |
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| Architectural design staff
features over100 years of experience designing and building log and timber frame homes. |
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| Over 100 standard log plans and 50
timber frame plans developed and available. |
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| Standard blueprint services
include cross sections, floor plans, foundation plans, four elevations, and additional
details for most permit and construction requirements. |
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| CAD software offers the latest in
3D modeling so complex designs can be viewed in three dimensions prior to manufacturing. |
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| SBCCI code approved log system
engineered for 110 mph (176 km/hr) wind load and seismic zone 3. Higher wind and seismic
zone engineering available. |
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| Timber frame system engineered and
manufactured in conformance to the National Design Specifications for Wood Construction
and Supplement 1991 edition. |
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| Model Energy Code approved
building systems. |
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| International Residential Code
(IRC) approved building systems. |
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| Japanese National Building Code
approved building systems. |
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| Engineering review and stamps
available in most all states. |
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| Construction manual(s) to assist
the builder with the finish details of construction. |
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| Nationwide erection service
provided by certified Hearthstone erection crews. |
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| Access to additional construction
services such as chinking, staining, roofing, etc. available in many areas of the country. |
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| Experienced Technicians available
worldwide to travel and work alongside your own builder or crew during any phase of
construction. |
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| Hearthstone Estimating System
provides clear and concise specifications and detailed Proposals. |
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| Confirmation schedule adjusts for
change orders and provides customers with exact costs and specifications prior to
scheduling a firm delivery date. |
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| Company owned trucks and employee
drivers with over 70 years combined experience delivering materials to the most remote of
job sites. |
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| Each load is securely banded,
wrapped and/or tarped for protection during shipment. |
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| Experienced export service
available using vendor from Knoxville, TN. |
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| Oversized and beautiful 2 ¼ inch
thick and hand-crafted Heart Pine entry doors available. |
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| Delivery of commonly available
construction materials managed from locally available sources to avoid unnecessary loads
of freight from East Tennessee. |
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| Off-loading and delivery of
materials to site included with erection service. |
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| Logs rest on foundation walls in
many instances. This provides a more aesthetically pleasing transition from foundation to
log wall and reduces cost associated with covering up the sub-floor and accessing
electrical wiring. |
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| 8'-10" First floor ceiling
heights standard.. |
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| Precut rough openings per plan as
approved by client. |
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| Pre-drilled wiring holes and easy
electrical access in all log system(s) will reduce finishing labor cost and allow for
changes after system is erected. |
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| Shrinkage and settling engineered
into every log system including: |
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| Window, door and fireplace openings designed
with adjustable jamb system. |
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| Interior and exterior posts designed with
adjustable jacks to allow for settlement of walls. |
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| Throughbolts, nuts, washers and compression
springs used in log construction to tighten walls during erection and long after settling
begins. |
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| Chink space rigid spline material and load
bearing blocks designed to keep system air tight as log walls shrink and settle. |
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| Porch material precut with birds
mouth rafters and mortise and tenon joinery. |
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| Gable dormer valley and jack
rafters precut with precision. |
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| Hip roof and valley rafters
designed and precut with precision. |
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| Shed dormer walls pre-built by
factory. |
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| Second floor heavy timber log
stair system and banister posts precut and provided. |
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| Precut fireplace mantels and
brackets provided with all log homes. |
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| Chink space cavity is insulated up
to R-24 for increased efficiency. |
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| Chink space construction allows
for future access and ease of replacement/repair if necessary many years down the road. |
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| Chinking material easily
maintained and available in six colors. |
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| Standard built up roof system
provides R-38 insulation for increased efficiency and lower utility bills. |
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| Premium grade "V-edged"
2x6 spruce tongue and groove provided for second floor systems, main roof decking and
porch roofs. The beauty, color, tightness of knots and ease of installation all complement
the heavy timber construction. |
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| Specialty and common materials
designed to complement system. |
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| Multiple timber finishes available
including: |
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| Hand Hewn |
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| Planed |
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| Planed and Chamfered |
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| WeatherAgedTM. |
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| Experienced Customer Service and
Direct Sales personnel to answer your questions and respond to your needs. |
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| Sales professionally serviced by
experienced staff and extensive network of Distributors nationwide. |
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| Toll free numbers 24 hours a day
for a prompt reply to your sales/service needs. |
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| Internet website, e-mail, and
voice mail used to update and communicate with customers and Independent Representatives. |
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| Dandridge factory tours encouraged
with customers, architects and builders to define options and review products and
services. |
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| Money back guarantee since 1987
unmatched by anyone in the world. |
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| Lifetime structural warranty. |
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| Hearthstone offers Elk Shingles - a 50-year high-definition shingle that
offers all of the aesthetic benefits of a wood shake, with none of the problems associated
with wood shingles. |
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