28 Aug

Posted at 20:29h in Blog

How Does True North Join A Log End For End? At True North Log Homes we pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture a log home that requires no caulking or chinking—ever! What size logs do you inventory and how long a wall can you manufacture? This is a common question and there is a misconception that we can only manufacture a log wall as long as a log itself. The simple answer is here at True North we inventory logs 16′ and longer vs most manufacturers are 16′ and shorter. In fact,...

22 Mar

Posted at 17:37h in Blog

What is a Penta Post? [caption id="attachment_13222" align="aligncenter" width="900"] True North's KeySpline system. When combined with a Penta post, it allows us to offer square post corners or create any angled log walls with our Penta Post.[/caption] The “Penta Post” is a five-sided post which joins a log wall system at any angle using True North Log Homes’ patented KeySpline® System. The term Penta Post comes from the Greek prefix penta-, meaning “five”, for its five vertical faces. We often use it as a structural corner to create prow-shaped fronts, turrets, and...

01 Mar

Posted at 13:53h in Blog

Our Secret to the Perfect Dovetail Corner True North Log Homes uses the naturally occurring shrinkage of a log to its fullest advantage and make dovetail corners tighter. Our patented KeyLock Air Seal Corner® pulls the logs together. Over time the log shrinks towards the KeyLock®, ensuring an airtight seal. The KeyLock Air Seal Corner® eliminates air leakage and deterioration due to air and water infiltration, eliminating the need to continually caulk or chink your home. The absence of nails, screws or lag bolts in this joinery system is the key advantage of a...

16 Sep

Posted at 20:26h in Blog, Featured
[caption id="attachment_13237" align="aligncenter" width="900"]The interior of the award-winning Colantonio Residence's Great Room, highlights the beauty of this luxury, modern log home. From the multi-story windows to the stunning timberframe. The interior of the award-winning Colantonio Residence highlights the beauty of this luxury, modern log home design.[/caption]

Log Home Myths: Debunked!

These are log home myths and misconceptions that we’re happy to clear up and debunk for you.

03 May

Posted at 09:46h in Blog, Featured

What is a log home kit? Depending on who you ask, you will get a different answer. It’s imperative that, as a future log homeowner, you fully understand what’s included and that not all log home kits are created equal....

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