Q&A with Chris Weyer, Sales Manager

Q: Why would one choose Beaver Mountain’s panelized insulated ½ log building system over the full log?

A: Since 1982 Beaver Mountain has offered full 10” thick log and ½ log (hybrid) building systems to satisfy the needs of our customers in a demanding northeastern climate. Although there are several advantages (too many to list here) to our panelized-insulated ½ log construction- there are two that primarily stand out.

First, because the walls are panelized (walls manufactured in ready to build sections) the time to erect and dry in the building is reduced. With the short northeastern building season this allows a homeowner/builder to take delivery later or earlier in the year. It also protects your investment by getting the home closed in faster protecting your valuable materials and investment.

Second, framed walls allows for greater design flexibility in your home. For example the interior walls because they are framed, can be finished with a combination of log siding, tongue and groove, drywall, or stone. Also, because of the framed construction, window options are expanded.

Finally, it is important to remember that although the initial time to erect the shell is reduced (days vs. weeks) your overall construction time won’t vary. The reason is compared to the solid log systems, when the logs are stacked the entire wall is finished in one step (interior, exterior finish, vapor barrier and insulation). With the panelized-insulated ½ log system, the contractor will need to go back and trim out siding, install the insulation and interior finish. Therefore the total investment, log or ½ log (hybrid), will generally be about the same.

In the end, it really depends on your needs and comfort level with the construction. Either system will produce a tight, energy efficient home. For more information on Beaver Mountains products, services and which system would be best suited for you, contact our office to schedule a personal consultation.

~ Chris Weyer, Sales Manager