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Our Full Log "Basic Shell Package" Includes

Golden Eagle Log Homes' engineered Basic Shell Package is a great choice as it includes the exterior wall logs and the primary structural components of a log home framing package. Our Basic Shell Package is designed for people who are interested in getting the exterior of their home started and then progressing with the project as time and money permit. Every home starts with a plan and every great home starts with a great set of plans. When you purchase your engineered Basic Shell Package from Golden Eagle Log Homes you will receive 8 sets of professionally drawn code compliant plans. Our plans are builder friendly and are complete with exterior elevations, floor plans and framing layouts. As a bonus all plans come with custom drawn assembly illustrations, details and advice that will make your home assembly and building experience easier. With your package purchase you and your crew are eligible for free individualized log builder training. This training course is customized to the home or cabin you are about to build. Below is a list of what comes with our engineered Basic Shell Package. If our Basic Shell Package or one of our more Complete Packages feels like the right fit to you; please give us a call at 1-800-270-5025.

Miscellaneous
  • 8 Sets of Custom Code Compliant Home Plans
  • Golden Eagle 25 Year Limited Warranty
  • Free Individualized Log Builder Training (1 or 2 days your choice)
  • Free 6-Day a Week 1-800-270-5025 Builder Q&A Hotline
  • Unlimited One on One (Go to Webinar) if you have assembly questions
  • Full Access to our Builder’s Corner Assembly Drawings Data Base
  • Free Load Path Calculations if your Building Inspector requests them
  • Customized Assembly Details and Drawings
  • Your choice of Delivery Schedule; all at One Time or Staggered Loads
  • All Log and Lumber Units come Banded for Easy Unloading
  • Each delivery is Double Counted and Photographed for your protection
  • All Exterior Log Posts are Pressure Treated with Clear Borate to Insure Longevity
  • All Wall Logs are Kiln Dried
  • All Wall Logs are Graded, Inspected, and Stamped to Insure Code Compliance
  • All Wall Logs are Third Party Inspected (TPI)
  • All Bearing Wall Door and Window Headers are Graded and Stamped
  • ALL Lumber items are Graded and Stamped per current Building Codes
First Floor Walls, Loft Floor and Loft Wall Material for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes
  • 6x12 Full Log Walls (Kiln Dried)
  • All Log Walls come with our Weather Stop Gasket System
  • Log Wall Assembly Screws, Caulk, and Closed Cell Gasket
  • Closed Cell Foam Gasket Mud Plate Sill Sealer
  • Graded, Stamped, and Engineered Materials include;
    • Log Wall Solid Wood Spline Material
    • Treated Mud Plate
    • Bearing Wall Sole Plates
    • Bearing Wall Studs
    • Interior Bearing Wall Headers for Doors and Windows
    • Bearing Wall Double Top Plates
    • Second Floor Rim Joist (if applicable)
    • Second Floor Support Beams (if applicable)
    • Second Floor Joists
    • Squash Blocks (if applicable)
  • Complete Second Floor Metal Hanger Package
  • Assembly Drawings for your Engineered Floor System
  • Engineered Tall Wall Framing Components including Headers and Metal Hangers (if applicable)
  • Assembly Drawings for your Engineered Tall Wall Framing (if applicable)
  • Exterior Gable End Exterior 15/32 inch OSB Wall Sheathing
  • Exterior Gable End Tyvek Brand House Wrap
  • Exterior Gable End Flashing System
  • Exterior Gable Cedar Shingle
  • Hand Hewn Log Post to Support Loft (if applicable)
  • Engineered Gable End and Exterior Wall Framing Assembly Drawings with Details
  • Detailed Interior Bearing Wall Assembly Drawings with Details
  • Hand Hewn Rounded Solid Log Horizontal Tie Beam(s) for the Great Room in Prow Style Homes
Gable End, Gable Dormer and Shed Dormer Materials for Lofted Style Homes
(if applicable to plan)
  • Exterior Dormer Wall Cedar Shingle
  • Graded, Stamped, and Engineered Materials include;
    • Bearing Wall Sole Plates
    • Bearing Wall Studs
    • Bearing Wall Headers for Doors and Windows
    • Bearing Wall Double Top Plates
    • Truss or Rafter Roof System
    • Engineered Structural Beams or Columns (as needed)
  • 15/32 inch OSB Exterior Wall Sheathing
  • Engineered Bearing Wall Assembly Drawings with Details
  • Tyvek Brand Exterior House Wrap
Home Roof System Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes
  • Engineered Truss or Engineered Rafter (engineer's choice based on home design)
  • Engineered Ridge Beam System ( if required with roof system)
  • Structural Log Post to Support Roof from Loft Floor or Main Floor (if applicable)
  • Graded, Stamped, and Engineered Materials include;
    • Sub Fascia Framing
    • Lookout Overhang Framing (approximate 2 foot overhangs)
    • Engineered Structural Beams or Columns (as needed)
  • 15/32 inch OSB Roof Sheathing with H-Clips
  • Detailed Roof System Assembly with Details and Illustrations
  • Complete Metal Hanger Package for Roof Assembly (as needed)
Covered Porch Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes
(if applicable to plan)
  • Log Posts from Porch Floor to Porch Header
  • Graded, Stamped, and Engineered Materials include;
    • Porch Header
    • Engineered Structural Beams or Columns (as needed)
    • Engineered Truss or Engineered Rafter (engineer's choice based on home design)
    • Porch Ceiling Joists
    • Lookout / Overhang Framing (approximate 2 foot overhangs)
    • Sub Fascia Framing
  • Metal Hurricane Anchors Package (as needed)
  • 15/32 inch OSB Roof Sheathing with H-Clips
  • Metal Rafter Strap Package (if required with roof system)
  • Detailed Porch Roof System Assembly with Details and Illustrations
Sun Room or Screen Porch Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes
(if applicable to plan)
  • Log Screws and Log Builder Caulk
  • Graded, Stamped, and Engineered Materials include;
    • Bearing Wall Sole Plates
    • Bearing Wall Studs
    • Bearing Wall Headers for Doors and Windows
    • Bearing Wall Double Top Plates
    • Engineered Structural Beams or Columns (as needed)
    • Truss or Rafter Roof System
  • 15/32 inch OSB Roof Sheathing with H-Clips
  • Tyvek Brand Exterior House Wrap
  • Complete Metal Hanger Package (as needed)
  • Log Wall Exterior
  • Detailed Wall Framing Assembly with Details and Illustrations
Attached Garage Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes
(if applicable to plan)
  • Exterior Kiln Dried Quarter or Half Log to Match Full Log Home with Cedar Shingle Gable Accents
  • Log Fasteners and Log Builder Caulk
    • Pressure Treated Wood Mud Plate
    • Foam Sill Sealer
    • Bearing Wall Studs
    • Bearing Wall Headers for Doors and Windows
    • Bearing Wall Double Top Plates
    • Truss Roof System (per plan)
    • Structural Beams or Columns (as needed)
  • 15/32 inch OSB Wall Sheathing
  • 15/32 inch OSB Roof Sheathing With H-Clips
  • Tyvek Brand Exterior House Wrap
  • Complete Galvanized Metal Hanger Package (as needed)
  • Closed Cell Foam Gasket Mud Plate Sill Sealer
  • Detailed Gable End and Exterior Wall Framing Assembly with Details and Illustrations
Detached Garage Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes
(if applicable to plan)
  • Exterior Quarter or Half Log to Match Full Log Home (kiln dried)
  • Log Fasteners and Log Builder Caulk
    • Pressure Treated Wood Mud Plate
    • Bearing Wall Studs
    • Bearing Wall Headers for Doors and Windows
    • Bearing Wall Double Top Plates
    • Truss Roof System
    • Structural Beams or Columns as needed
  • 15/32 inch OSB Wall Sheathing
  • 15/32 inch OSB Roof Sheathing with H-Clips
  • Tyvek Brand Exterior House Wrap
  • Complete Galvanized Metal Hanger Package (as needed)
  • Closed Cell Foam Gasket Mud Plate Sill Sealer
  • Detailed Gable End and Exterior Wall Framing Assembly with Details and Illustrations

Package specifications are subject to change.
These specifications supersede previous versions.