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.

Building a TULIP POPLAR LOG HOME in Minocqua

For those wishing to see a Tulip Poplar log home in Wisconsin  Minocqua area, such a  home  is going up this fall from Grizzly log homes  built by Patriot Log Home Builders.

 

A summer home is in the process of being built in Northern Wisconsin on  North Two Lake around the Lake Tomahack area, this is a tourist destination  filled with lakes for fishing , swimming,  boating and all other water sports and activities ... a very beautiful area to build a log home. Lovely down town for shopping !

This photo of Minocqua is courtesy of TripAdvisor

Rick DuPrey, the lucky homeowner , who is his own general contractor, a smart and thrifty decision which many should consider,  has a lot that is about 2 acres heavily wooded, on the lake shore, he plans to build a Tulip Poplar 8 x 8 D shape  FULL log 1500 square foot home, walk out basement, screened in porch, 2 side wrap around deck and will have a full standing half log sided garage.  a show piece. Will be blogging the entire process from start to finish!

Getting this home started has had its problems not due however to PATRIOT or the homeowner, mostly delays have been  due to rain which put off concrete for quite some time , and permits were delayed because of the  proximity to the lake which involved the DNR. Patriot Home builders worked with the delays and the homeowner. However an unnecessary and tragic delay has occurred due to seemingly incompetency from the outside building source, namely Home Depot.

 DELAY caused by Home Depot

Logs were delivered on August 19 2011, right on time from Grizzly Log homes, Patriot unloaded the shipment. The work on the home has been delayed sadly as HOME DEPOT failed to deliver the sub-floor material, in fact they delivered everything but the needed materials, including the roof trusses for the garage. (fountain is not pored yet). Mike HOmpertz went personally to  Home depot in Rhinelander twice to make clear what was needed. After stating (with 2 other witness ) that he needed the floor Joice and not the trusses, this company sent what he clearly stated he did not need.

This delay has been disheartening for both home owner and builder. This should warn any homeowner of the importance of choosing where, in the Midwest the choices often boil down to Menards or Home Depot , when  buying other materials for  your log home. It is important to note  for instance that  Menard's stocks their materials, Home Depot subs out!, they do not hold inventory in stock ! This is why the necessary materiel will not arrive until Tuesday , four days after the crew arrived. The sub does not work on Weekends!

 Interior plans~both Rustic yet elegant 

Interior work contracted by Patriot Log home builders. Here we see a picture of a  model of what in the inside shall look like for the DuPrey Kitchen. Earthy, homey, natural yet still elegant. The interior work will be done this winter.

Grizzly Tulip Poplar Kitchen Interior

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Looking for the prefect Log home accessories ?

Checkout this earthy woodsy treasury created by a fellow etsy seller , lovely for any log home style. Buy handmade or vintage and support fellow Americans and go green with VINTAGE purchases.The quilt you see if an AUTHENTIC OZARK MOUNTAIN QUILT   quality that I purchased while in my travels threw Branson Mo and the surrounding area. It is breathtaking! the octogens are all sewn on by hand. Dated circa 1960.

This is made all of 100 percent cotton 2 x 2 hexagon squares and expands to 148 inches in circumference. Patterns from the 1940/30s up to the bright orange and pink paisley prints of the early 1960s. Multi color lovely and rare delicate prints make this One of a kind quilt extremely rare and hard to find. I purchased this in Missouri , visiting my mom at a little white house with a picket fence, from a lady nearly 80 years old. charming. This is hard for me to part with.

ALL SQUARES ARE SEWN ON MY HAND, LOOK AT THE STITCHING IN THE PHOTO.

This is only the top, the back side would need to be added if you wanted to use this as a blanket. (please see second photo to see the back side)

What every log  home needs HAND SEWN QUILT no machine used.

Vintage FOLK ART authentic Ozark mountain QUILT TOP made in the early 1960s, ALL HAND SEWN, no machine

From funkyfindzonline

This is made all of 100 percent cotton 2 x 2 hexagon squares and expands to 148 inches in circumference. Patterns from the 1940/30s up to the bright orange and pink paisley prints of the early 1960s. Multi color lovely and rare delicate prints make this One of a kind quilt extremely rare and hard to find. I purchased this in Missouri , visiting my mom at a little white house with a picket fence, from a lady nearly 80 years old. charming. This is hard for me to part with.

ALL SQUARES ARE SEWN ON MY HAND, LOOK AT THE STITCHING IN THE PHOTO.

This is only the top, the back side would need to be added if you wanted to use this as a blanket. (please see second photo to see the back side)

Grizzly's lowest prices in the industry

Patriot Log Home Builders selling and assisting through the process of building your vision of the log home dream. I have been able and fortunate to meet some the friendliest home owners which has made my job so rewarding. Grizzly Log Homes is one of those companies that is working with home owners to achieve the lowest and one of the best looking homes.We have many styles to choose from along with the tails,such as butt and pass,dove-tail,notched and mortised in. Many of your log home needs such as,posts,floor beams,decorative beam rafters 2x6 and 2x8 tounge and groove Send your sketch or print to Grizzly and I will get your price, it comes with engineered plans to complete. Give me a call at 608-547-4129 Mike

How to chain saw a log window opening and the end of a log

PATRIOT Log Home builders uses the Makita saw 16 1/2 blade takes skill and strength and care as its use is/or can be dangerous! The blade is exposed ! This saw should ONLY BE USED BY A PROFESSIONAL !!!!

Mike HOmpertz of Patriot Log Home builders

Using a standard Chain Saw to cut a D shape 8 x 8 Tulip Poplar log

A technique that Mike f Patriot Log Home Builders uses is, when he stacks the logs, rather than cut them to size, i.e. cut them to the length of the window opening, he finds the closest log and lets them hang threw, then after the stack he cuts threw , after marking the side of the window opening and in one full sweep cuts the opening. This takes skill and a steady arm.

Mike cutting with the large Makita 16 1/2 inch saw

Using the preferred Makita saw, Jeremy with Patirot Log home Builders shows how to saw the end of a log during the Kentucky log stack of Grizzly Tulip poplar

Tulip poplar log stack in Kn April

Mike HOmpertz of Patriot Log Home Builders went to Kentucky to do the log stack on the Grizzly package, a home just under 3000 square feet.

Log stack~ look at the progress in just 3 days!

Effective use of time and dedication

TULIP POPLAR- A HARDWOOD

Tulip poplar is a heavier and more dense wood than pine and cedar. It is 50 % heavier than both. The advantages would include more thermal mass, leading to a more solid and sturdy home with additional wind/weather Resistance including earthquake , tornado and hurricanes

Tulip Poplar more Weather Resistant 

Tulip Poplar- 50 % heavier than pine or cedar .

Patriot log home builders moves tonnage!!

Each log average  16 feet long and  weighs about 150 to 300 pounds each, these were  placed on the sub-floor by the forklift then individually cut, moved and set by hand. On this  semi load of logs it carried s 8 skids, each skids which  holds about   25  logs per skid or about 20 tons of logs

Patriot moved 27 tons in just 8 days! The garage was full log as well.  This requires endurance and strength, Patriot worked an average of 9  hours per day(excluding breaks)  and worked straight threw. This is the type of dedication you will receive when Patriot Log Home Builders shows up to build your home.  This print called for a 13 log stack, however with Patriots thrift in cutting the material and the log management with layout, additional logs were available and with negotiation with sales of Grizzly an additional course was added.

Why  use a professional to stack your logs ?

This is not the place to try to save Money , hire a specialist, it is NOT suggested to use a stick framer or general carpenter to stack your logs, it requires special tools and skill . Do not let them learn how to do this on your home, you will be sorry.

• Your house is forever
• Do you want to gamble with an unskilled laborer?
• Number  1 problem , walls out of plum! Serious issue !
•  Missed gaskets (not air tight)
• More waste of time and material  and your money !
• walls out of plum effect house home, it will show up EVERYWHERE , your doors, interior walls, trim and roof framing.

What if my log stack is out of plum ? How can I fix it ? 

The only thing you can do , is take it down and re-stack it . This time hire a professional, the money is well spent.