Thursday, September 1, 2011

Quality hardwood TULIP POPLAR log stack










showing the basement walls, this is not yet back filled, however patriot is still going ahead with the project


you can see here how the logs are braced, this is to strengthen the stack from strong winds until the second floor and interior walls are framed.

Unloading the semi of Tulip poplar logs in Wisconsin

PATRIOT LOG HOME BUILDERS shows you first hand just how the logs are delivered and unloaded. Patriot shows up to every job the day before log delivery to unload your semi truck for you. They do this for several reasons, primarily so they can strategically place the log bundles and materials where it is the most efficient for the building process. They generally will have the sub-floor already installed, either they are contracted to do the work, or the homeowner has had int completed before delivery. Logs are mostly loaded on the deck to save both time and wear and tear on the logs. When logs are dropped a considerable distance from your home, given rain ( a high probability these days) and with out a forklift(something we advise heavily on ...a solid investment for your log home) logs can get extremely dirty, stained and sometimes even dented or scratched. 
~First load of Tulip Poplar


Hand loading is still necessary  

Mike Hompertz JR. is an experienced fork lift driver, he makes it look easy (see video ) but it takes skill

Beautiful Tulip  poplar straight from the Mills of the forests of TN

Log delivery day is always exciting
SEE THE UNLOADING LIVE in this 
You tube video
Day two log delivery from Tn, Mike Homeprtz owner takes the movie while son, Mike Hompertz Jr. Drives the fork lift, Jeremy Sinur , log master, helps on the semi.