Patriot Log home builders Builds A LOG CABIN with that tradional rustic

HOW TO GET THAT 

OLD FASHIONED LOOK?

Mike HOmpertz and home owner Nick Hubbard go over print discussing window openings and electric layout 

~NATURAL WEATHERING~

Log home builder, Mike HOmpertz built in Wells Mn, another Hochstelter MCKAY for Nick Hubbard after visiting the Steve miller home in Wisconsin (PLH builders built) which has the same look, a single milled (inside ) rough sawen exterior which gives this lovely old fashioned log home look. When Nick saw the quality workmanship of Mike HOmpertz he immediately contracted him to build his home and as he loved the old rustic look, the grey outside with all the toned variations, he wanted the same for himself.

~DOVE TAIL~

Dove tail is a style that has been used since the beginning of log home construction. It is an old fashioned look that is often seen with chinking  but is not necessary for that old world feel . Dove tail is not any more money it just is a requested style.

~FULL WRAP AROUND DECK~  

View~ walk out basement back side of house with walk around porch

Initially Steve Miller was sent unexpectedly from the mill these rustic style logs , it was not what he was anticipating . The milling company informed him that the look, a cleaner white look could be achieved with a type of beach or  TSP chemical . The grey exterior that he later came to love resulted from weathering , from sun wind and rain, it is a natural weathering. Mike of patriot log home builders was instructed to put the logs up as they were and would perform the cleanup and staining.

What happened is that when his friends and family came out to see the home in progress, one of the first things that they commented on, was that they loved the color and look. In fact the writer of this post , made the same comment. I loved the old time feel, it seemed that the home had been there for years, which was comforting and very homey, quite inviting.

Steve Miller grew to love the color and looked at it with fresh eyes. He choose to keep it! Mike has taken several potential clients as a courtesy to Hochsetler, he does not sell for them, to the Steve Miller home,(see here ) to show them both the quality of his work and the product from their mill. As a result, Nick Hubbard purchased the same style , the McKay and opted for the same look! He requested that the logs be sent with the natural weather finish.

View is side front , showing full wrap around porch

SEE FIRST HAND THE exterior of the rustic look and the beam rafters on the complete wrap around pouch

Mike recently finished this home in MN around July 3rd , home for the 4th of July celebration. He and his log home accomplice finished the dry in , in 22 days!

. This is a great feature, worth the extra cost in my option.

~FULL LOG DORMERS~

Full log dormers , these are great as they don't have to be insulated, are already finished off (no interior labor costs)

custom lgo homes by Patriot Log Home Builders 608-547-4129

Patriot Log Home Builders

Rustic Tulip Poplar Log STack in TN

Patriot log home builders builds a

TULIP POPLAR RUSTIC LOG HOME in TN 

Patriot had found when searching the web a log home company that got his attention, we wrote about it and you can read the post here since that time conversations with the owner, emails etc a relationship was developed.

The lovely yellow flower of the Tulip Poplar

Mike wanted to see first hand the product line offered by Grizzly log Homes, so he instigated contact with the owner and learned that a model home "The Shotgun ",was being erected in the state of Tennessee . He  made arrangements to met the man behind the business, see the logs first hand  and learn what tulip polar really is , as he has never experienced it before  and was more than curious about what it was. In addition ,he  would  train some of the builders that where new to  the company in the process. As Mike has been considering for some time, to begin the selling of log homes, and this company was of great interest to him, it made prefect sense to explore all aspects of the business  before making any decision.

Feeding baby goat with baby bottle at the homestead in TN

Living arrangements were made for Mike, he lived with the neighbor  on the property, in this close knit Christian community . The land was breathtaking, set in the heart of the Appalachians  where  plenty of chickens   ran free ...with , horses , sheep, cows and goats, Mike learned that the goats are called Jacobs goats (the goat from the bible) this darling little baby , not a Jacob goat ,was a real treat to get to know. He was being fed by bottle and Mike took a cute video of this . The local people of this close knit community homestead, live off the land and animals are an integral part  of daily living , it is really charming to say the least.

Delicious and wholesome meals were prepared for Mike each evening, as part of his compensation for building . The people were truly  friendly, Mike noticed that no matter what, people would give you a warm gracious  wave of the hand,  with a sincere smile while walking or driving by. 

On Sunday , the day was set aside for the Lord, and Mike, as most others,   did not work,  instead a local gathering in the home of the hospitable neighbor,  set up her home as   temporary church venue for Bible study which Mike attended and found both refreshing and inspirational .

p

Rustic log stack , old fashioned pioneer  look

Affordable no frills log homes !!!

Mike discovered  the men that he worked with were very   open to other  and different techniques that they were unfamiliar with.  For example, the men found useful the importance of concentrating on each corner , stacking it plumb and level at this aspect because  when they are stacked plumb  the overall home stays square which less problematic elements during  the roof erection ,.  In addition,  the tools he brought the men quickly learned how some of them saved both  time and  energy which took much of the hard lifting and other strenuous aspects of log building off.

This extremely affordable package, has log stack on first floor and siding on 2nd where the stick framing is being erected. A no frills home  yet comfortable and practical-3 bedrooms and 2 baths!

Day 4 with Grizzly in TN

Day 7 with Grizzly in TN

beautiful log home finish in Wisc.

 I  buit this home two winters ago  begining  in Oct.  it was a zHochstelter McKay in Wisconsin near my home town of mauston.  I was recently invited to see his home after it was in move in shape.  It was great to be able to come back after they had it furnished and livable ,with a warm fire and food in the oven. In addtion, at the same time I met a potential homeowner whom wishes to build the same home, we met at Steves and I thought it would be nice to get another viedeo of the home now that its done. It is nice to compare the rough to the finish.

 Take a look at these custom kitchen cabinets.. The decor really set this log home off with Steve's trophy deers and stuffed bear this place looked like it came right out of a log home magazine. In fact steve hopes to submit this home.

RUSTIC LOGS are now available at popular D-Shape

 Rustic D shape log has an average stack height of 8 inches

 Inside of the flat D-Shape log with hand applied beveled edge to give the log that individual aesthetics that you are looking for

 Here we see many long pine hand peeled logs

Isn't this the most lovely wood you have ever seen? Clean , white and given that it is rustic and hand peeled and shaped , just look at the consistency , yet it maintains that custom and rugged, natural look that you are looking for. LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK IT OUT HERE

Hochstetler

HOCHSTETLER  Milling Ltd.
videos of 

Patriot Log Home Builders
  in various stages


The McKay Model with added garage and breezeway, exterior  walk threw of competed home




The McKay Model with added garage and breezeway, interior walk threw of competed home

A Hochestetler Mc Kay built by Patriot Log Home Builders is featured in WORLD NEWS