Character.
The log you choose defines more than just the look of your home. It shapes how you live in it. Three precision-milled red cedar profiles, each with its own personality.
As the nation's largest full-line producer of structurally graded Red Cedar, we hand-craft every log to maximize its natural timeless beauty. Scroll down to explore our three signature profiles, select your sizes, and choose the perfect corner style to define your home's character.
We’ll quote on anything — a napkin sketch, plans from another architect, or a design you’ve sourced elsewhere. We don’t need to have drafted the home.
The classic log home profile with our standard hand peeled natural finish. Round logs create a warm, enveloping atmosphere with a timeless connection to nature. Their natural curves cast deep, shifting shadows that give your home an organic, cozy feel, perfect for the tucked-away, deep-woods retreat.
Produced in the classic Swedish Cope profile, or the more modern Tongue & Groove R profile.
For a bold, architectural presence. Timber logs, with their squared profile and clean lines, enhance the sense of space, openness and natural beauty. If you love the look of a mountain lodge or a modern rustic home, squared logs create a structured, grand aesthetic with strong visual depth.
Standard finish is hand hewn. Pairs naturally with heavy timber framing in great rooms and dormers.
D-logs balance timeless warmth with a practical, functional interior. A rounded exterior keeps the classic log look (with a natural hand peeled finish), and a flat interior (with an old world hewn finish) makes furniture placement and decorating straightforward, without sacrificing authenticity.
A good fit for owners who want the outside to read traditional and the inside to read modern.
- Log or Timber Species: Red Cedar (Incense Cedar)
- Log or Timber Surface Finish: All material is hand-peeled or hand-hewn as a standard. Sierra Exclusive
- Log or Timber Cutting: Our proprietary “Sierra Smart Cut” system panels, labels, and cuts logs for faster, more efficient building with less waste. Sierra Exclusive
- Log & Timber Sidings: We produce matching interior and exterior siding for all of our log and timber profiles. For walls that are not log or timber (framed), matching siding creates the identical look. Siding can be used on interior walls, garages, breezeways, dormers, gables, etc. We also produce many other siding profiles that are not log or timber related: board & batten, lap, “V” groove, etc.
- Structural Log or Timber Grading: Sierra has been a long time grading subscriber of “TimberProducts” grading inspection service. The log or timber wall & post components are graded to a “Wall Log 40 grade” (known as #2 grade). Typically, the header, beam, girder and/or ridge components are graded to “Premium grade” (known as #1 grade) (actual engineering will control what the grade will be of all log or timber components). The log or timber components are either grade stamped or a grade certificate can be produced.
- Log or Timber Moisture Content & Settling: The log profile is produced from green log or timber blanks. The Incense Cedar air dries quickly while in production and completely in the building. Due to Incense Cedar being known as the “most stable softwood species”, the shape does not change much during drying, which yields a very low settling experience. The standard we use is allowing for a planned shrinkage of ¾″ to 1″ per 9′ of wall height.
*(The actual components included in the log or timber home package are governed by the completed architectural/structural set of plans and the agreement between Sierra and the customer of what is to be included in the log or timber home package)
- Wall Fasteners: Simpson Strong-Tie SDW series structural screws. Sierra Exclusive Engineering
- Sheer Pins: Hardwood dowels for sheer engineering and weatherproofing a butt joint. Sierra Exclusive Engineering
- Specialty Fasteners: A full range of structural fasteners for headers, beams, fascia, and trim from trusted brands like Simpson, Screw Products, and Spax.
*(The actual components included in the log or timber home package are governed by the completed architectural/structural set of plans and the agreement between Sierra and the customer of what is to be included in the log or timber home package)
- Gasket: Closed-cell adhesive gasket for a tight seal between log courses.
- Caulking: Sashco Log Builder or DAP Extreme Stretch for assembly, plus Sashco Lexel or DAP Ultra Clear for windows and flashing.
- Expandable Foam: DAP 812 polyurethane foam for sealing between the logs and around doors & windows.
- Wall Pan: Our proprietary wall pan system creates a superior water barrier at the base of your walls. Sierra Exclusive
- Wall Log Opening Lining: Henry ZERO flashing to cover all (4) sides of the opening preventing any water from getting behind the window or door flashing. Sierra Exclusive
- Flashing Tape: Henry “ZERO” flashing tape for doors & windows.
- Post Linings – Composite Flashing: Our unique trowelable membrane and flashing tape system for protecting the flat surface of a post to wall log connection (installed at Sierra yard). Sierra Exclusive
*(The actual components included in the log or timber home package are governed by the completed architectural/structural set of plans and the agreement between Sierra and the customer of what is to be included in the log or timber home package)
- Drill Bits: Sized for our specific fastener systems.
- Specialty Grinding Discs: For precise adjustments and a clean finish.
- Caulking & Dispensing Guns: Professional-grade applicators for our sealant systems.
- Power Tools (As Needed): Depending on the project, this may include beam saws or cordless chainsaws.
*(The actual components included in the log or timber home package are governed by the completed architectural/structural set of plans and the agreement between Sierra and the customer of what is to be included in the log or timber home package)
- Roof System: Includes log or timber ridge beams, posts, exterior trusses, fascia, and soffit material for a complete structural roof.
- Deck & Porch Framework: All necessary log or timber headers, posts, and perimeter girders to frame your outdoor living spaces.
- Window & Door Openings: Includes all necessary bucking, fasteners, and exterior trim to properly frame and finish every opening.
- Loft System: Heavy-duty log or timber girders provide the main support for a strong and beautiful second-floor structure.
- Stairs & Railing: Complete log or timber stair systems and railings for both interior (lofts) and exterior (decks, stairs) applications.
*(The actual components included in the log or timber home package are governed by the completed architectural/structural set of plans and the agreement between Sierra and the customer of what is to be included in the log or timber home package)
- Conventional Framing Materials: We can create either an add-on framing package to the log or timber home package or a stand alone framing package for a conventional home design build. Packages could include the following materials categories: framing for floors, roofs, walls & decks, trusses, beams, siding, exterior and interior trim.
- Windows & Doors: We are a proud and long standing dealer for Pella Windows nationwide. We sell the line at 10% over cost of which is great value to our customers. This can be added to your log or timber home package or purchased for a conventional home build.
- Stains, Caulks & Chinking: We are a proud and long time dealer for both Sashco and Permachink log & timber home products offering a full selection of the preservation and sealing products needed to finish your home.
*(The actual components included in the log or timber home package are governed by the completed architectural/structural set of plans and the agreement between Sierra and the customer of what is to be included in the log or timber home package)
A full line-itemed quote for a 1,860 sf two-bedroom build. Same format we send for your home.
See a sample quote →The actual components included in your log or timber home package are governed by the completed architectural and structural set of plans and the agreement between Sierra and the customer of what is to be included in the package.
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We’ll quote on anything — a napkin sketch, plans from another architect, or a design you’ve sourced elsewhere. We don’t need to have drafted the home.
