Log and Timber Works Creates Custom Homes
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Scandinavian Log and Timber Works creates custom log homes built by hand. Founder Steve Estola has had a lifelong interest in log homes and big timber buildings, which led him to start the Wisconsin-based company more than two decades ago. His first projects were for himself, but they soon generated enough interest that he decided to split building time with his primary work as an auto mechanic, eventually transitioning to the construction business full-time in 1992.
Even so, its roots date back one hundred years to when founder Estola’s grandfather, Leonard Estola, immigrated from Finland. He was a master craftsman for log, post, beam, and stone construction and passed on his passion for quality work to the rest of the family.
Today, Scandinavian Log and Timber’s artisans follow traditional techniques for building stack log homes, log post and beam structures, and hybrid buildings. The workers hand-dress every fusion to certify a perfectly detailed fit and finish. Many homes also feature hand carving and natural detailing to provide a sense of personality and flair. The company utilizes a variety of building methods based on the project. Heavy timber work requires traditional mortise and tenon joinery, while roof systems typically require simple trusses, intricate hammer beams, and king post trusses. However, their specialty style is Scandinavian scribe fit notches with a patented double scribe lateral groove.
Projects range from simple cottages to large estates or conference centers, though most are second homes or seasonal residences.
Most projects are made with hand-peeled western red cedar, prized for its natural flutes, flares, and taper that make it visually interesting. It also has a high level of thermal resistance, which makes it the most energy-efficient building log available. Finally, cedar is naturally rot-resistant and repels insects. The logs are debarked, crafted as necessary per project, and pieced together before being disassembled and transported to the construction site. When possible, the company uses locally sourced wood.
The company handles every part of the project, from the initial design to the build, delivery, and on-site assembly. This ensures transparent communication through every project phase so customers know precisely what they’re getting.
Each house is dry-fitted at the company’s work facility before every log is numbered, disassembled, and shipped to the building site. While other companies will deliver a package of material that requires the aid of a contractor to assemble, Scandinavian eliminates this hassle with assembly services, guaranteeing that the people who initially crafted the house are also reassembling it at its final location. The company handles all logistics associated with construction, both nationally and internationally. All transportation costs are included in the initial project estimates.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Scandinavian Log and Timber Works, 7020 W. US Hwy 2, Hurley, Wis. 54534 (ph 715-561-5420; sestola@scandinavianlogandtimber.com; www.scandinavianlogandtimber.com).
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Log and Timber Works Creates Custom Homes BUILDINGS Houses Scandinavian Log and Timber Works creates custom log homes built by hand Founder Steve Estola has had a lifelong interest in log homes and big timber buildings which led him to start the Wisconsin-based company more than two decades ago His first projects were for himself but they soon generated enough interest that he decided to split building time with his primary work as an auto mechanic eventually transitioning to the construction business full-time in 1992 Even so its roots date back one hundred years to when founder Estola’s grandfather Leonard Estola immigrated from Finland He was a master craftsman for log post beam and stone construction and passed on his passion for quality work to the rest of the family Today Scandinavian Log and Timber’s artisans follow traditional techniques for building stack log homes log post and beam structures and hybrid buildings The workers hand-dress every fusion to certify a perfectly detailed fit and finish Many homes also feature hand carving and natural detailing to provide a sense of personality and flair The company utilizes a variety of building methods based on the project Heavy timber work requires traditional mortise and tenon joinery while roof systems typically require simple trusses intricate hammer beams and king post trusses However their specialty style is Scandinavian scribe fit notches with a patented double scribe lateral groove Projects range from simple cottages to large estates or conference centers though most are second homes or seasonal residences Most projects are made with hand-peeled western red cedar prized for its natural flutes flares and taper that make it visually interesting It also has a high level of thermal resistance which makes it the most energy-efficient building log available Finally cedar is naturally rot-resistant and repels insects The logs are debarked crafted as necessary per project and pieced together before being disassembled and transported to the construction site When possible the company uses locally sourced wood The company handles every part of the project from the initial design to the build delivery and on-site assembly This ensures transparent communication through every project phase so customers know precisely what they’re getting Each house is dry-fitted at the company’s work facility before every log is numbered disassembled and shipped to the building site While other companies will deliver a package of material that requires the aid of a contractor to assemble Scandinavian eliminates this hassle with assembly services guaranteeing that the people who initially crafted the house are also reassembling it at its final location The company handles all logistics associated with construction both nationally and internationally All transportation costs are included in the initial project estimates Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Scandinavian Log and Timber Works 7020 W US Hwy 2 Hurley Wis 54534 ph 715-561-5420; sestola@scandinavianlogandtimber com; www scandinavianlogandtimber com
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