Avalon Log Homes 2009 Winter Newsletter

1. INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Winter NEWSLETTER 2009
What we do 1
Log Home Maintenance 1
What we do
Log Gable Discussions 2
Design Services 2
Avalon Log Homes, a division of Avalon Enterprises Optional Construction Mgmt Services 3
recognizes that the perfect log home is truly subjective
to the homeowner. We proudly offer the industry’s most
Avalon’s milled log homes feature interlocking tongue &
comprehensive portfolio of log home packages to choose
groove or saddle notch logs which allows Avalon logs to
from. We specialize in the design and manufacturing of
fit snugly when stacked. A handcrafted log home
custom milled, log sided, timber frame, and artfully
represents the time-honored art of logsmithing. Avalon’s
handcrafted log homes. Avalon offers clients an
handcrafted log homes are constructed using many of
unparalleled selection of log homes to choose from.
the same practices as those employed by early American
With over 150 standard designs, multiple profiles, styles
and European logsmiths centuries ago. Using mostly hand
and sizes, and numerous complimentary services, Avalon
tools, Avalon crews cut and shape logs from carefully
homeowners are assured that their log home will be
selected trees so that each log fits perfectly on top of
everything they've always dreamed it would be—right
each other. A timber frame home is carefully crafted
down to the smallest detail. A milled log home is the
with precise automated equipment to create beautiful
product of an automated manufacturing process that
beams and arches which become the superstructure of
converts raw logs into a precision milled product of
the home. A log sided home, unlike milled or
exacting dimensions, profiles and corner styles.
handcrafted log homes, is the product of combining half
or quarter log siding with conventional stud framing and
insulation to create the look and feel of a log home
without using full logs.
Here at Avalon Log Homes, we believe that an
Preservation and Maintenance of Log Homes educated homeowner is the secret to keeping your
log home as pristine as it was the day you moved
Proactive log home maintenance should be of in. As such, we have assembled the following
supreme importance to any homeowner. When it information to serve as a reference to our current
comes to caring for a log home, many have been and future homeowners.
falsely led to believe that the requirements are so
stringent that homeowners spend more time Preservation & Maintenance of Log Structures
repairing their home than they do enjoying it (see Prepared by the Technical Committee of the Log
Log Home Myths). Though this is entirely untrue, log Homes Council, Building Systems Councils
homes, like any home, do require regular and
timely maintenance. Sascho Log Home Maintenance

2. Full Log Gables on and our capability to mill siding product to
Luxury Log Homes match the wall logs” said Roy Williams,
(Yes or No) Production Manager of Avalon Log Homes.
“By going with siding vs. full
Full log gables on logs, we’re able to reduce the settling
milled projects is a concerns and allows us to be more
source of much competitive too” Williams added.
debate in the log home industry.
Recently, Avalon Log Homes took up this Clarence Pond, Avalon Log Homes Mgr. of
issue and analyzed the pros and cons Operations cautions that builders take
of both options. Following much thought special care when framing gable-ends to
and research, Avalon Log Homes ensure the installed siding will be flush with
has chosen to offer log sided gables as the the wall logs. Detailed instructions
standard and full log gables as regarding the installation of gable and
an option.“The decision was based both on dormer siding are included in Avalon Log
feedback we received from dealers Homes Construction Manual.
Design Services
Just the thought of a log home brings to mind
thoughts of relaxation and freedom. Whether your
log home is overlooking a sparkling lake, snuggled
into a mountain valley, or just surrounded by the
simple glory of nature herself, a log home adds the
final touch to that special place you want to call
home...an inviting home which radiates warmth and
security where your family and friends can gather
around the blazing fireplace to enjoy each others'
company.
At Avalon Log Homes we believe there is no such
thing as a perfect log home plan. Though we pride
ourselves on having the finest standard plans in the the design. Because we understand your need to
industry, we realize that your dream home is just personalize your log home design, Avalon Log
that- the home of your dreams (not ours). We offer Home's expert team of designers, architects, and
a full design service where you can create your own engineers are at your service to ensure that your log
custom designed home, incorporating the home meets each of your exacting requirements.
uniqueness and individual needs of your family into
We did not invent the log home, but we
perfected it!
Visit our website at http://www.avalonloghomes.com

3. Optional Construction Management Value engineering
Constructability reviews
Accuracy checks on cost estimates
At Avalon Enterprises we know the requirements a
Weighing project alternatives
Client must endure when beginning a Project. As a
Soliciting & awarding bid packages for lowest
layman it is often difficult to make the necessary
cost construction
decisions as to who you hire and where to find Monitoring and coordinating daily construction
them. We can guide you through this process. With activities
a group of Professionals from every area of design Maintaining subcontractor insurance binders
and construction for both log homes, luxury log for complete insurance coverage
homes, and conventionally framed custom homes, Obtaining, reviewing, and approving monthly
we can give you the tools and knowledge to make subcontractor & supplier invoicing
those decisions. You are never obligated to use a Preparing and maintaining monthly draw
member of our team. However, our prices and the requests and reports
expertise and skills with which we work will Obtaining lien releases from all vendors for the
probably induce you to use all our services... job payments
Preparing final project reports
We look forward to making your home building Assisting with project closeout and warranty
project a Smooth follow-up
and Enjoyable
Experience. The Avalon Group understands the importance of
clear, concise and complete construction documents
The Avalon Group for competitive bidding. Budgets become a reality
offers the option of at the bidding phase of a project. Bidding phase
professional services include developing bid documents and
construction technical specifications, soliciting bids, evaluating
management bids and recommending award of a contract.
services that are tailored to the size and complexity
of any given project-and backed by our Specific services we provide include executing
commitment to total quality management. contracts, obtaining permits, coordinating meetings,
processing change orders, approving pay
At Avalon Enterprises, we take pride in offering the applications and coordinating acceptance by
construction management method of construction to authorities having jurisdiction.
our residential clients. The books are open for you
to review everything. All bills are paid though the As construction manager, Avalon has successfully
homeowner direct, by their bank or title company, delivered many projects built in the United States.
or their representative to each subcontractor or As a result of this experience, we've developed a
supplier. This insures that your money goes to pay unique reservoir of skills with which to support our
the bills directly for your house. No payment to a clients.
builder who may use your money to pay costs on a
totally unrelated other project. For more
information about
This is the best and safest method of payment our optional
verification and peace of mind. construction
management
On home building projects, Avalon's construction services,
management services typically begin during design,
and include: contact us at
logs@cableone.net
Floor plan selection or call 208-463-8668.
Design coordination including architectural and
engineering Avalon Enterprises is a Registered Contractor
Building permit acquisition License # RCT-24792
Schedule and budget evaluations