Mill Tour...Workshop... Sat. Feb. 13th

YOU'RE INVITED to take that first step in planning your dream home!

Beaver Mountain has scheduled its first Mill Tour and Log Building Workshop of 2010 on Saturday Feb. 13th 9 30am.

Learn first hand what sets a Beaver Mountain home apart.

· Tour our(3) Model Homes, Showroom and Design Center.
· See first hand how our custom homes are manufactured and produced.
· Walk through a dry-stacked/ pre-assembled log home
· Meet with members of our sales and technical team and have all of YOUR questions answered.

CALL TODAY TO REGISTER AS SPACE IS LIMITED!
1-800-233-2770

“We just had to let you know how much we enjoyed our day at Beaver Mountain. The Mill Tour was extremely informative and helpful. The laid back and pressure free atmosphere was especially appreciated.”

- Ned & Sandy 11/8/08

NEW Webinar- Jan. 27th: 10 Construction Details...

Wednesday January 27th @ 7pm

Shhh… We have a secret!

10 construction details that should matter when bidding and building a Beaver Mountain Log Home.

How important is energy efficiency in your new log home?

Would you prefer to keep exterior maintenance to a minimum?

Do you believe all ‘pre-cut’ packages are the same?

Building Consultant Frank Myka and the Beaver Mountain family invite you to attend a web based seminar from the convenience of your own home! This 30 minute seminar will introduce you to the technical aspects of Beaver Mountain’s Builder Friendly ‘pre-cut’ home building system.

Register today and learn why all log homes are not created equal!https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/897452224
Register prior to 4:00 Pm and log onto the seminar by 6:45PM January 27.

For More Information Call 800-233-2770

Web Based Seminar...You're Invited!!

Wednesday January 27th @ 7pm

Shhh… We have a secret!

10 construction details that should matter in your log home!

How important is energy efficiency in your new log home?
Would you prefer to keep exterior maintenance to a minimum?
Do you believe all ‘pre-cut’ packages are the same?

Building Consultant Frank Myka and the Beaver Mountain family invite you to attend a web based seminar from the convenience of your own home! This 30 minute seminar will introduce you to the technical aspects of Beaver Mountain’s Builder Friendly ‘pre-cut’ home building system.

Register today and learn why all log homes are not created equal!

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/897452224

For More Information Call 800-233-2770

Forgotten Flare

When planning your dream home, it may seem that the list of design decisions is endless. The process tends to begin with bigger concepts, like cape versus chalet, and funnels down to the finer details, such as faucet style and finish. In between, decisions have been made on timber joist style, shingle color and lighting placement. What do all of these decisions have in common? They are all about integral parts of a home. The project can not proceed without someone asking these questions. When planning your home, don't forget the design decisions which are not required parts of the structure.
Gables trusses, window trim, stepped overhangs, timber purlins and over-sized fascia are just a few examples of the details which will give your home architectural flare. Talk with your sales consultant about including design elements which will set your dream home apart.

"Perfectly Planned"

Visualization... Collaboration... Realization!

Close your eyes and imagine your dream home? What does the great room look like? How about the property... Are you on an open hillside or overlooking a lake or stream? Are you nestled in the woods? Is there a piano, a library filled with cherished books, or a room for trophies you have collected over a lifetime.

These are the ideas you need to bring to the design table. A home rich with the things you love will bring contentment far into the future. The design team here at Beaver Mountain takes your dreams, wants and needs and creates that perfect home.

Your design ideas may change slightly throughout the process but with the depth of experience at Beaver Mountain, everything will ultimately fall into place. The Beaver Mountain Design Team is here to guide and advise you. If you’re thinking about breaking ground within the next 12 months, now is the time to take the first step and book your consultation.

Call 800-233-2770 today!

DeckWood Facts & Care

Outdoor living areas have increasingly become popular for barbecuing, entertaining or simply for relaxing and enjoying nature. Because of the amount of time spent on decks and porches, consumers are demanding higher quality building products for these areas. Beaver Mountain has a reputation for supplying high quality materials, and our exterior decking is no exception.

DeckWood is a hand-selected clear grade of southern yellow pine without knots or wane. The top edges of the 2x6 lumber is rounded for a distinctive look and the underside is milled with double grooves to reduce the tendency of decking to cup. DeckWood is pressure-treated with Wolman preservative and is therefore backed by both the Wolmanized wood lifetime limited warranty against termites and fungal decay and also by the Good Housekeeping Seal.

Beaver Mountain provides screws for DeckWood installation which must be predrilled for the best result. According to Arch Treatment Technologies, manufacturer of Wolman preservative, an effective brand of water repellent should be applied to the decking as soon as the project is finished or, for large projects, as sections are completed. Water repellent should be re-applied every year or two and deck brightener can be used to clean wood which has a dingy appearance caused by dirt, mildew and mold.

For further information, please visit http://www.wolmanizedwood.com/

WOODguard Preservative

One of the products available from Beaver Mountain for staining your log home is the oil based preservative WOODguard.
Available in a number of colors, WOODguard is a highly durable, transparent stain designed for log homes and siding. Several ultra violet blocking pigments work to protect the finish from damaging UV rays. The oil based formula provides long-term protection and water repellency by penetrating deeply into the wood. WOODguard utilizes an active ingredient known as Copper 8-Quinolinolate which acts to control mold, decay, termites and anobiid powderpost beetles.
Application should take place only if overnight low temperatures are above 50 degrees F and daytime high temperatures do not exceed 95 degrees F. WOODguard is easily applied by sprayer, brush or roller. See manufacturer's instructions for specific preparation and application directions.
Contact Mike in Customer Service for more information on WOODguard and all other products available from Beaver Mountain.

Class is in Session!!!

WEBINAR WAS A SUCCESS !

We want to thank everyone who tuned in to the first Beaver Mountain Webinar broadcast.
We hosted ourfirst Webinar on November 11th and the feedback was very
positive. Titled “Home Planning Seminar”; we touched on site selection and preparation,
financing, design, the ordering process and log construction.

Beaver Mountain plans to offer this webinar as well as others in the future.

We’ll be sure to post information on the next one, here, on our blog

or call us at 1-800-233-2770!

Open House... NOVEMBER 13th-15th

COME TO THE MOUNTAIN...

You are invited to our November Open House this weekend!


If you are considering a log, insulated 1/2 log or wood hybrid home this is your opportunity to get started! Considered one of the most impressive displays in the northeast you will be able to:

- Tour our (3) model homes ranging from 1700-4000 square feet!
- Learn about the various construction methods and home options in our one of kind Showroom!
- Relax in our design lounge and review hundreds of photo's, floor plans and design ideas!
- Speak to members of our professional sales and technical staff about your needs and desires!
- Register for a variety of educational seminars and workshops!

Friday November 13th- 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday November 14th- 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Sunday November 15th- 11am-4pm

For More Information Call 1-800-233-2770

Webinar: Wed. Nov. 11 at 7pm

Beaver Mountain’s New Webinar Series:
Wednesday, November 11th @ 7pm

“Building your Log Home” Presented by Frank Myka, Building Consultant

You’re invited to join Beaver Mountain Log & Cedar Homes for a Home Planning Webinar from the comfort of your own living room. If you've been dreaming about building a new home this is your opportunity to get started!

To register log on to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/880177905

or

Call 1- 800-233-2770 for more information!

Renewable Energy Seminar Series : Geothermal Specialist Paul Auerbach

"Unveiling the Secrets About Renewable Energy"

Saturday November 14th: 2pm- 4pm

Presented by Paul Auerbach, a Leading Expert in Geothermal Technology and Energy-Centric Construction - Accredited by AIA, The National Society of Professional Engineers & Central Hudson Utilities. Learn more about Renewable Energy for your home.

Beaver Mountain Log & Cedar Homes and Total Green Renewable Energy Systems (www.TotalGreenUS.com) are pleased to announce a special seminar to teach you what you need to know about Renewable Energy.

REGISTER and learn...

- How you can heat, cool and enjoy hot water without burning any fossil fuel
-The Pros and Cons of Solar, Wind & Geothermal
-Real Benefits & Payback
-Energy Efficiency Strategies
-The Environmental Impact
-30% Renewable Energy Tax Credits

Seminar will be held at the Beaver Mountain Design Center on Route 17/I-86 near Hancock, NY following the Beaver Mountain Mill Tour & Log Building Workshop*

Call 1-800- 233-2770 to Register today!!

*Limited space available - by reservation only. Mill Tour & Log Building Workshop begins at 10am. Renewable Energy Seminar begins at 2pm. You must register for each event separately.

The Schoen Home

Meet Mike Santamaria

Title: Customer & Builder Relations

At BMLH Since: 2000

Responsibilities: Coordinating all customer and builder service issues, sales orders, delivery scheduling, TA scheduling

Background: Over 12 years customer service experience, began work at Beaver Mountain in the production department, worked next in the engineering department and has worked extensively with the sales department at home shows

Best Part of the Job: Meeting and working with our customers and builders, the challenge of finding a positive resolution to any customer or builder issue and never knowing what the next phone call will bring

Recreational Activities: Spending time with his wife and two boys, an owner of a local family restaurant (Farley's), coaching Deposit Youth Program (baseball, football & basketball), spending time with friends, fishing, golfing, motorcycle riding & BBQ'ing

Open House Friday-Monday 10/9-10/12

You're invited!

The best way to appreciate the care that goes into your Beaver Mountain Log Home is to observe it first hand! Come to the Mountain this weekend for our Annual Fall Open House and learn what sets a Beaver Mountain Log Home apart!

-Tour our (3) Model Homes and experience log home living!
-Visit our Showroom and learn all about the options available to you!
-Relax in our Design Lounge and enjoy a cup of coffee and quietly dream!

Are you still looking for that perfect site for your dream home? On Saturday 10/10 from 9am-3pm Representatives from Red Stone Properties will be on hand to showcase properties right here in the Catskills and Upstate New York! www.redstoneproperties.com

PLUS!!!

Factory Tour & Log Building Workshop
Saturday, Oct. 10th- 10am-1pm
Think all log homes are created equal... think again! Tour our factory and see step by step the craftsmanship that goes into your Beaver Mountain log home. Talk to our technical advisers and view a log home pre assembled in preparation for delivery. Space is limited-Please RSVP!

Home Planning Seminar
Sunday, Oct. 11th - 10am - 1pm
Share your passion and let us help you prepare for the demands of the project ahead. Preparation, knowledge, and finding the right partners to work with will make your project run smoothly and be an enjoyable experience. Beaver Mountain will assist you with each step and this seminar will offer some of the tools you will need to move forward confidently. Seating is limited- Please RSVP!

Call 1(800) 233-2770 for more details!

Pondering Design

Now that fall is upon us and the end of the year is rapidly approaching, I pause for a moment to reflect on several design projects. Whether it's a one room cabin along the river for that fly fishing retreat you have always dreamed of or a 10,000 square foot "Log Cabin" to call home, I've been working on it. This year has truly been all about our "custom crafting" from floor plans to large lathe turned logs and timbers.

As a designer, it's very exciting to design for a company with such a high level of craftsmanship because the possibilities are endless. No matter the size or style of your next project, I look forward to working with you.

John Lanner, Sr. Design Consultant

Energy Efficiency...The Details Matter!

Despite what some manufacturers may lead you to believe, the energy efficiency of your log home will depend on more than just the species of wood. In fact, there are several key areas to consider when discussing the energy performance of your log home.

An obvious place to start is the size of the log. A thicker log will perform better since it has a higher R- value and more thermal mass to draw from. As a result choosing a thicker log could lead to energy savings. Here at Beaver Mountain our standard 10" log wall will likely perform better than the a typical 6" or 8" log - regardless of species. However this is only part of the overall equation.

We feel it is important to pay close attention to the construction methods a manufacturer has in place in several key areas of the home. The areas that have been found to be crucial to energy efficiency are:

1) The ridge area of vaulted ceilings
2) The joint between the plate log and the roof
3) The protrusions of logs through the exterior walls (both frame and log protrusions)
4) The connection of the log wall with a frame wall
5) The connection of the window / door to the log wall
6) The log corner interface
7) The connections between the floor and the first “sill” log

The fact is many log home manufacturers leave these important items to the builder to determine how they should be constructed. At Beaver Mountain we address each of these items here, at our manufacturing facility. Our double tongue and groove between the logs is a double insurance against air infiltration/ heat loss, and our construction system is pre-cut, pre-grooved and pre-assembled prior to arriving to your job site. These added steps ensure that the assembly is air tight and your home is energy efficient.

We invite you to visit our showroom or take one of our scheduled tours or seminars to learn more about The Beaver Mountain difference and the energy efficiency of our homes.

Call 1-800-233-2770 for more information today!

Siding, Railing & Stain

Thinking of replacing that clapboard siding on the garage? What about using wood railing on the staircase to the newly finished family room in the basement? Need another coat of wood preservative on the house? At Beaver Mountain, we offer many components and products above and beyond log and insulated half log home packages.

We produce a number of different railing, log sidings and timber staircase styles. We carry a number of wood care products, including caulks, sealants and wood finishes. Timber materials are also available for porch headers, rafters and trusses.

Give Mike a call at 607-467-1660 or 888-857-2158 for samples and pricing.

Fall Colors...

It’s hard to believe that Summer is almost over, although here in the Northeast it’s been the Summer that never was! This time of year many of my clients are beginning to make plans to start construction in the Spring, but did you know that the Fall is one of the best times of the year to build? Normally the ground has had a chance to dry out, which makes it easier for your site and foundation contractors to get their heavy equipment in and out of the job site. Dirt roads are stable and fixed up from damages of the previous winter’s frosts. I visited many a soggy job sites this past Spring to see concrete trucks stuck up to their axles in mud!

Contractors are also eager to retain a project to carry them through the Winter. By planning now, you can easily have your dream home enclosed before the snow starts to fly. Once the house is shelled in, your contractor will have your undivided attention as he completes all the interior finish work over the course of the Winter. And with the arrival of Spring, you can jump right into having your landscaping completed; this way your new plantings will have an entire growing season to get established.

So, if you thought of building this Fall or are thinking of moving your timeline ahead, give your Beaver Mountain Sales Consultant a call and you can be enjoying the site of your dream home under construction right along with all those Fall colors!

Call 1-800-233-2770 to schedule a consultation!

Andersen Windows & Patio Doors Commitment to the Environment

Andersen Corporation will continue our longstanding commitment to leadership in environmental stewardship and to make a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work.


Some examples of our commitment to the environment include:


ENERGY STAR Program - The U.S. Department of Energy's ENERGY STAR Program made us the first national window and patio door manufacturer whose standard product line met all of its requirements in all three U.S. climate regions. For more information, visit ENERGY STAR Homes. The Environmental Protection Agency named us the 1998 Outstanding ENERGY STAR Homes Manufacturer Ally. Again, we were the first window and patio door company to win such an honor.


Green Seal Certification - Green Seal, the independent American environmental labeling organization, recognized us in 1995 & 1997, thus making us the only window manufacturer to receive such a certification. For more information, visit Green Seal. Said Green Seal President Norman Dean: "If all the windows in the U.S. were as energy efficient as those made by Andersen, we would save 2.5 percent of the annual U.S. energy consumption."


Development of Fibrex Material - Fibrex material is a unique composite that reduces our need for raw material by reclaiming much of the wood and vinyl from our waste stream. Forty percent of its weight is reclaimed wood. Initially, we used Fibrex material in the subsill of our Frenchwood hinged patio doors. But, because of its remarkable performance, we've taken it into other product lines. In fact, we're looking into using it in products besides windows and doors. The environment isn't the only winner. Independent tests show that Fibrex material is virtually resistant to rotting and insulates nearly as well as wood.


For more information about Andersen's commitment to the environment visit: www.andersenwindows.com/servlet/Satellite/AW/Page/awGeneral-3/1200437179427


Submitted by Ross Brown, Andersen Corporation

Dan & Jean's Design - Part 6

Continued from June 26th...

Every day is one day closer to Dan and Jean's dream coming true.

Builder Jim Cammer and his crew are doing a beautiful job, concentrating on getting the outside of the home done during the nice days, which have been few and far between this summer. The numerous rainy days have not gone to waste as there is plenty of inside work.

Jim has worked closely with Mike (Beaver Mountain Customer & Builder Relations) on a couple issue that have popped up during the building process. In one case, Jim's crew needed a couple more pieces of lumber to finish the outside deck. Jim also felt that trimming the porch in a slightly different manner than shown on the blueprints would make for a more pleasing finished product. Mike was very accommodating and made arrangements for Jim and his crew to have the material they needed, without holding up the construction of Dan and Jean's home.

Jim and crew have several more weeks of work, but that doesn't stop Jean from thinking about holiday decorating or Dan from planning a BBQ for his first summer deck party. Hopefully they will snap some picture when the time comes and post them for all of us to see.