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The heart of the Strongwood Difference is in the kiln-dried logs!

All kiln-drying is NOT the same!  All our logs are kiln-dried for 28 to 34 days at 180 degrees, bringing the moisture content from 15% to 18% or LESS!

Key Benefits:

  • Properly kiln-dried logs mean easier building, better stain absorption, no settling or shrinking, less checking, an a superior quality home.
  • Logs are more uniform and dimensionally stable.
  • Kiln-drying means no mold, wood decay, fungi, larvae, eggs, or insects.  
  • It means we do not have to spray or dip our logs with any type of harmful chemicals in order to prevent these problems
  • No special plumbing to account for movement of logs
  • No special HVAC construction to account for movement of logs
  • No special construction techniques (spaces or gaps) when framing windows or doors
  • All our logs are graded using log industry standards
  • Pitch in the wood is crystallized by the heat in the kiln and this prevents the sticky substance from seeping though the logs
  • More than 10,000 pounds of water can be removed from a typical log house, significantly reducing the weight of the logs
  • Strength and stiffness of the log increases the ability for screws to hold better
  • Interior and exterior finishes can be applied immediately after construction and these applications LAST LONGER

The Essence of the Strongwood Difference.  

You Deserve the BEST! 

We Won't Settle For Anything Less!