Shipping is always a good question when considering a log home. There are several factors that should be remembered when asking this ‘loaded’ question. Recently a customer approached us about shipping to an Eastern State. With some figuring we came up with an estimated cost of about $7,000 per truck. That may sound astronomical to [...]
From Drafts to Turnkey… When planning for your home, it is very important to realize how much time each stage of your home will require. Here are realistic timelines from start to finish for an averaged sized milled and handcrafted home. (Scroll down for handcrafted log home timeline.) FOR A MILLED HOME: 1) Choosing a [...]
Log Profiles are the place it all begins for milled log homes. Currently we are offering 9 profiles ranging from our square 5×8 to our round 8×8. Typically for a home the 8×8 logs are the best. With each inch of thermal mass gained, your home will be even more energy efficient. Logs, with the thermal [...]
Get Your Cowboy Log Homes Plan Book Today! Many times sitting down with a plan book and a hot cut of coffee is more enjoyable for many future log home owners than browsing through page after page on a website. So for those who prefer a plan book, we recently completed our 72 page full color [...]
Turnkey Pricing on Handcrafted and Manufactured Log Homes A log home in Montana is a dream for many. This is a unique place in that there are people from all over the United States who come here. Many properties are owned by people who plan to retire and move here. Turnkey pricing for log homes in Montana [...]
Handcrafted Log Homes are a speciality of ours. The love of the unique, original, and natural gives way naturally to this style of home. In a previous article we addressed the exact package inclusions for a milled log home. So here we are going to show the same thing, except for these log beauties, simply [...]
Manufactured Log Home Packages Many times we are asked exactly what is included in our homes. In both our SAMPLE PACKAGE PRICING section (located in the right side bar) and our PRICING section (also located in side bar), we provide mainly package highlights. For those who would like more detail, below is a complete material [...]
(CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE VERSION) Manufactured Log Profiles Our manufactured logs come with a double tongue and groove stack and full saddle notch corners. Log styles include D- log, Round On Round, and Square Log. Log sizes range from 5″x7″ to an 8″x8″. Please see below for more details. Cowboy Log Homes
Log Species: Lodge Pole Pine, Engelmann Spruce, Douglas Fir, and Western Red Cedar
Package Inclusions:
LOG WALLS:
Log walls, predrilled for through bolts, electric wiring, and boxes
Log wall assembly hardware including: lags, washers, SofRod gasket, and screw jacks
All other log elements shown on drawings including posts, beams, floor joists, purlins, rafters, ridge beams, and log trusses
Log siding is also available
ROOF SYSTEM:
Handcrafted Log roof system with rafters, purlins, log trusses, etc. Also manufactured trusses
Rafter or trusses, per plans and code requirements
1/2″ Roof sheathing, Western Red Cedar fascia, and 1×6 Pine tongue and groove for ceilings and soffits
30# roofing felt, ridge and soffit vents, ice and water barrier
Asphalt shingles, metal roofing, or Western Red Cedar shakes (home owner’s choice)
Notching for interior walls
SECOND FLOOR SYSTEM:
2x joists with ply wood sheathing
Log joists with 2×6 Douglas Fir loft decking OR log joists and sub-floor (2 x joists with 3/4″ sheathing)
GABLES:
2×6 framing as per design with 1/2″ sheathing, Tyvek housewrap, and Gable Flashing
Handcrafted Log Siding or Wood Siding for exterior of gables
PORCH MATERIALS (as per design)
Posts, beams, roof system, 1×6 Pine T&G paneling for ceilings, decks, railing, and pressure treated floor framing
INTERIOR WALLS:
2×4 and 2×6 framing lumber AND/OR solid log interior walls (as per design)
WINDOWS:
Metal clad wood windows or vinyl with Low-E insulated glass, grills, screens, custom wood jambs, log wall door and window flashing, 2×6 bucks
EXTERIOR DOORS:
Pre-hung fiberglass entry doors, metal clad wood French doors, metal clad wood or vinyl sliding patio doors, steel fire doors where required
EXTERIOR TRIM:
1×6 Pine trim for exterior doors and windows
DORMERS:
2×6 framing as per design with 1/2″ sheathing and Tyvek housewrap
Log siding and corner boards for exteriors
INTERIOR STAIRS AND RAILING:
Pre-assembled Douglas Fir Handcrafted Log or timber stairs, floor floor to upper with timber landing (if required)
Interior Railing – Western Red Cedar log Railing
Delivery to job site additional
Please allow approximately 12-16 weeks from initial deposit to delivery of your handcrafted Swedish Cope log and material package. (Based on average sized home).
Cowboy Log Builders LLC ~ Belgrade, Montana
Authroized Representatives ~ CowboyLogHomes.com ~ Lakecountrylog.com
Log Species: Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar
Package Inclusions:
POST AND BEAM WALLS with conventional framing between Posts and Beams:
Post and Beam Mortise and Tenon and Dovetail Joinery
Any required assembly hardware
All other log elements shown on drawings including posts, beams, floor joists, purlins, rafters, ridge beam, and log trusses
Log siding is also available
ROOF SYSTEM:
Handcrafted log roof system with rafters, purlins, log trusses, etc. Also manufactured trusses
Rafters or trusses, as per plans and code requirements
1/2″ roof sheathing, Western Red Cedar fascia, and 1×6 T&G Pine for ceilings and soffits
30# roofing felt, ridge and soffit vents, ice and water barrier
Asphalt fiberglass shingles, metal roofing, or Western Red Cedar Shakes (home owner’s choice)
SECOND FLOOR SYSTEM:
2x joists with ply wood sheathing
Timber joists with 2×6 Douglas Fir loft decking OR timber joists and sub-floor (2 x joists with 3/4″ sheathing)
GABLES:
2×6 framing as per design with 1/2″ sheathing and Tyvek house wrap and Gable Flashing
Handcrafted Log siding or wood siding optional
PORCH MATERIALS (as per design):
Posts, beams, roof system, 1×6 Pine T&G paneling for ceilings, decks, railing, and pressure treated floor framing
INTERIOR WALLS: 2×4 and 2×6 framing lumber (as per design)
WINDOWS:
Metal clad wood windows or vinly with Low-E insulated glass, grills, screens, custom wood jambs, log wall door and window flashing, 2×6 bucks
EXTERIOR DOORS:
Pre-hung fiberglass entry doors, metal clad wood French doors, metal clad wood or vinyl sliding patio doors,
steel fire doors where required
EXTERIOR TRIM: 1×6 Pine trim for exterior doors and windows
DORMERS:
2×6 framing with sheathing
Handcrafted Log siding or wood siding optional
INTERIOR STAIRS AND RAILING:
Pre-assembled Douglas Fir Handcrafted Log or Timber stairs first floor to upper with timber landing, if required
Interior Railing- Western Red Cedar Handcrafted Log Railing
Delivery to job site is additional
Please allow approximately 12-16 weeks from initial deposit to delivery of your Handcrafted Post and Beam or Heavy Timber Frame package. (Based on average sized home).
COWBOY LOG Homes, AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES FOR LAKE COUNTRY LOG HOMES INC.
MIKE AND SUE LEMMON ~ BELGRADE, MONTANA 59714 ~ 406-388-3458
Log Species: Lodge Pole Pine, Engelmann Spruce, Douglas Fir, and Western Red Cedar
Package Inclusions:
LOG WALLS:
Log walls, predrilled for through bolts, electric wiring, and boxes
Log wall assembly hardware including: lags, washers, SofRod gasket, and screw jacks
All other log elements shown on drawings including posts, beams, floor joists, purlins, rafters, ridge beams, and log trusses
Log siding is also available
ROOF SYSTEM:
Handcrafted Log roof system with rafters, purlins, log trusses, etc. Also manufactured trusses
Rafter or trusses, per plans and code requirements
1/2″ Roof sheathing, Western Red Cedar fascia, and 1×6 Pine tongue and groove for ceilings and soffits
30# roofing felt, ridge and soffit vents, ice and water barrier
Asphalt shingles, metal roofing, or Western Red Cedar shakes (home owner’s choice)
Notching for interior walls
SECOND FLOOR SYSTEM:
2x joists with ply wood sheathing
Log joists with 2×6 Douglas Fir loft decking OR log joists and sub-floor (2 x joists with 3/4″ sheathing)
GABLES:
2×6 framing as per design with 1/2″ sheathing, Tyvek housewrap, and Gable Flashing
Handcrafted Log Siding or Wood Siding for exterior of gables
PORCH MATERIALS (as per design)
Posts, beams, roof system, 1×6 Pine T&G paneling for ceilings, decks, railing, and pressure treated floor framing
INTERIOR WALLS:
2×4 and 2×6 framing lumber AND/OR solid log interior walls (as per design)
WINDOWS:
Metal clad wood windows or vinyl with Low-E insulated glass, grills, screens, custom wood jambs, log wall door and window flashing, 2×6 bucks
EXTERIOR DOORS:
Pre-hung fiberglass entry doors, metal clad wood French doors, metal clad wood or vinyl sliding patio doors, steel fire doors where required
EXTERIOR TRIM:
1×6 Pine trim for exterior doors and windows
DORMERS:
2×6 framing as per design with 1/2″ sheathing and Tyvek housewrap
Log siding and corner boards for exteriors
INTERIOR STAIRS AND RAILING:
Pre-assembled Douglas Fir Handcrafted Log or timber stairs, floor floor to upper with timber landing (if required)
Interior Railing – Western Red Cedar log Railing
Delivery to job site additional
Please allow approximately 12-16 weeks from initial deposit to delivery of your 10″ or 12″ Swedish Cope log and material package. (Based on average sized home).
Cowboy Log Builders LLC ~ Belgrade, Montana
Authroized Representatives ~ Cowboylogbuilders.com ~ Lakecountrylog.com
Log Species: Lodge Pole Pine, Engelmann Spruce, Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar
Package Inclusions:
LOG WALLS:
Log walls, predrilled for though bolts, electric wiring and boxes
Log wall assembly hardware including lags, washers, SofRod gasket, and screw jacks
All other log elements shown on drawings including posts, beams, floor joists, purlins, rafters, ridge beams, and log trusses
Notching for interior walls
Log siding is also available
ROOF SYSTEM:
Handcrafted Log roof system with rafters, purlins, log trusses, etc. Also manufactured trusses
Rafters or trusses, per plasn and code requirements
1/2″ Roof Sheathing, Western Red Cedar fascia, and 1×6 Pine tongue and groove for ceilings and soffits
30# roofing felt, ridge, and soffit vents, ice and water barrier
Asphalt fiberglass shingles, metal roofing, or Western Red Cedar shakes (home owner’s choice)
SECOND FLOOR SYSTEM:
2x joists with plywood sheathing
Log joists with 2×6 Douglas Fir loft decking OR log joists and sub-floor (2x joists with 3/4″ sheathing)
GABLES:
2×6 framing as per design with 1/2″ sheathing, Tyvek house wrap, and Gable Flashing
Handcrafted Log Siding or wood siding for exterior of gables
PORCH MATERIAL (as per design):
Posts, beams, roof system, 1×6 Pine T&G paneling for ceilings, decks, railings, and pressure treated floor framing
INTERIOR WALLS: 2×4 and 2×6 framing lumber AND/OR solid log interior walls (as per design)
WINDOWS:
Metal clad wood windows or vinyl with Low-E insulated glass, grills, screens, custom wood jambs,
log wall door and window flashing, 2×6 bucks
EXTERIOR DOORS:
Pre-hung fiberglass entry doors, metal clad wood French doors, metal clad wood or vinyl sliding patio doors,
steel fire doors where required
1×6 T&G PINE FOR CEILINGS AND SOFFITS
DORMERS:
2×6 framing as per design with 1/2″ sheathing and Tyvek house wrap
handcrafted log siding or wood siding and log corners for exterior
INTERIOR STAIRS AND RAILING:
Pre-assembled Douglas Fir Handcrafted Log or timber stairs first floor to upper with timber landing, if required
Interior railing- Western Red Cedar Handcrafted Log Railing
Delivery to job site is additional
Please allow approximately 12-16 weeks from initial deposit to delivery of your Handcrafted Log and Material package. (Based on average sized home).
COWBOY LOG HOMES, AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES FOR LAKE COUNTRY LOG HOMES INC.
MIKE AND SUE LEMMON ~ BELGRADE MONTANA 59714 ~
406-388-3458
Log Species: Lodge Pole Pine, White Pine, Engelmann Spruce, Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
LOG WALLS:
Log walls, predrilled for electric wiring and boxes
Log wall assembly hardware including 1/2″ x10″ lag bolts, foam tape, notch gaskets, and caulking (as per plan)
Log wall assembly drawings detailing placement of each log
(Through bolts available if required)
ROOF SYSTEM:
Handcrafted Log or Timber beams and rafters. Also manufactured trusses
1/2″ Roof sheathing, Western Red Cedar Fascia, and 1×6 tongue and groove Pine soffit
30# Roofing felt, ridge and soffit vents, ice and water barrier
Asphalt shingles or metal roofing (home owner’s choice)
MAIN SUB-FLOOR: Main sub-floor included
SECOND FLOOR SYSTEM:
Timber joists with 2×6 Douglas Fir loft decking OR timber joists and sub-floor (2x joists with 3/4″ sheathing)
GABLES:
2×6 framing as per design with 1/2″ sheathing, Tyvek house wrap, and Gable Flashing
Log Siding for exterior of gables
PORCH MATERIAL: (as per design)
Posts, beams, roof system, 1×6 Pine tongue and groove paneling (for ceiling), decks, railing, and pressure treated floor framing
INTERIOR WALLS 2×4 and 2×6 framing lumber AND/OR solid log interior walls (as per design)
WINDOWS:
Metal clad wood windows or vinyl with Low-E insulated glass, grills, screens, custom wood jambs, log wall door and window flashing, 2×6 bucks
EXTERIOR DOORS:
Pre-hung fiberglass entry doors, metal clad wood French doors, metal clad wood or vinyl sliding patio doors, and steel fire where required
EXTERIOR TRIM: 1×6 Pine trim for exterior doors and windows
1×6 TONGUE AND GROOVE PINE FOR CEILINGS AND SOFFITS
DORMERS:
2×6 framing with sheathing
Log siding and corner boards for exteriors
Delivery to job site is additional
Please allow approximately 10-12 weeks from initial deposit to delivery of your Milled Log and Material package. (Based on average sized home).
COWBOY LOG HOMES~ BELGRADE MONTANA
Mike and Sue Lemmon AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES ~ CowboyLogHomes.com ~ LakeCountryLog.com ~ Phone/Fax 406-388-3458 ~ Cell 406-490-7220
First floor 520 square feet
Second floor 271 square feet
TOTAL 791 SQUARE FEET
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The small log cabin kit features first floor bedroom, large Great Room, and open loft.
Constructed from 6×8 D-log, dead standing Lodge Pole Pine. Logs are double tongue and groove stack, full saddle notch corners. (To upgrade to an 8×8 log, please add $2,600).

Eagles Pass East Side
Package is fully precut and pre numbered for easy assembly. Finger joinery on butt joints. Also all of the electric box holes and wire holes are precut and predrilled.
15 round of logs- approximately 9′ high.
Log wall assembly of 10′x1/2″ lag bolts.
6×8 timbers for beam, joists, and roof posts. Joist hangers also included.
Interior stairs
Interior stair and loft railing
Windows of Jeld-wen windows
Exterior doors of hemlock, half glass
Main sub floor
Interior 2×4 framing lumber
Exterior door and window trim- 1×6 pine
Upper sub-floor, finished flooring of 2×6 pint tongue and groove V-joint
Framing 2×4 and 2×6 lumber for gable ends
Roofing material including:
GluLam ridge beam,
2×12 rafters 2′ o.c.
subfascia
Sheathing
Fascia
Soffit vent
Ice and water guard
Shingles
Ridge Vent
Eaves flashing
Log siding for exterior of gables 2×8 log siding
Pine Paneling of 1×6 Pine tongue and groove for interior of exterior gable walls, ceilings, and exterior roof soffit
Final construction drawings.
Offered by Cowboy Log Builders LLC, Authorized Representatives for Lake Country Log Homes.

The Calico is a handcrafted log home package. With an open loft and first floor bedroom, this cabin could be used for many things. Here is it actually pictured as a welcome booth for a resort. Also a first floor covered porch could easily be added under the front over hang.
The Calico Plan
First Floor 480 sq. ft.
Second Floor 240 sq. ft.
TOTAL 720 Square Feet
This home is crafted from Engelmann Spruce with a median diameter of 13 inches. Logs vary in diameter from about 11 to 15 inches. Please find package description below.
Handcrafted Log Home Package
13″ mean diameter logs
Soft Rod
Through bolt log package assembly hardware
TPI grade stamp
Log Base Flashing
Handcrafted Stairs and Railing
Preassembled Log Stairs of Douglas Fir
Stair Landing
Log Railing for Upper Floor Railing of Western Red Cedar
Windows -
Metal Clad Pine Wood Windows Jeld-wen
Trapezoid Windows for Gable Metal Clad Pine Wood Windows
Exterior Entry Door pre hung Hemlock
2×4 Framing For Interior Walls
Exterior Door and Window Buck and Trim-
Log Wall Bucks 2×10
Exterior Door and Window Trim of 1×6 Pine
Door and Window Flashing
Log Wall Jamb Liners 1×6 Shelving Pine Trim

Caico Second Floor
Upper Sub-floor of 2×6 Fir T&G V-joint Flush One Sided Loft Decking
Upper Framed Walls-
2×4 Plates, Nailers, and Studs
Sheathing
Tyvek
Gable Flashing

Calico Stairs
Roof-
Rafters 24″ on center
Sub Fascia
Fascia
Sheathing
Soffit Vent
Spacer Board
Roofing-
Ice and Water Shield
Ridge Vent
Shingles 30 year
Eve Flashing
1×6 Tongue and Groove Pine Paneling for Roof Ceiling, Exterior Roof Soffit, and Interior of Gable Ends
1×8 STK Western Red Cedar Channel Siding for Exterior of Gable Walls
Construction Drawings
