We use the highest grade of slow grown tight grain northern pine and spruce for stability and strength. Other species are available upon request.

 

To produce the best quality timbers, selected logs are sawn through the heart (centre) to allow for complete drying. Then the timbers are kiln dried to a stable wood moisture level of the general geographic location where they will be used. Well dried timbers can be profiled to more exacting tolerances with a clean, smooth, 'ready-to-stain' finish not found in any other log wall system. The timbers are oriented in such a manner that the more durable, stable and visually pleasing heartwood is on the exposed surfaces. This virtually eliminates undesirable checking, warping and settling common in traditional log and timber homes. The resulting finished wall will appeal to the solid wood home enthusiast, as well as attract future standard frame home owners, usually discouraged by the cost, rustic finish and maintenance of a traditional log home.

 

The Twin Timber system therefore combines the best characteristics of any stud framed wall and solid log/timber wall providing both insulation and energy storage/release.

 

 

                                                                              R - Values

 

Softwood                                                                R - 1.25/in

      Fibreglass wool                                                 R - 3.20/in

      Polystyrene board                                              R - 5.00/in

 

Framed Walls 

      2 by 4                                                        ave. R 12

      2 by 6                                                        ave. R 17

 

Regular log wall 6" wide                                              R 7.5

                     8" wide                                               R 10

 

Twin Timber 8" = 6" wood + 2" poly board                      R 17.5

                       7" wood in timber key sections              R 8.75

                    Weighted average of wall                     R 15.3