Log Home and Hybrid Materials Packages
Your log home arrives on site with each log precision-cut and packaged with care. You get a complete, ready-to-build system: crafted in Maine with over 100 years of experience. In addition, we pre-cut log gables, purlins, porch, deck, loft and stair railings.
Because we cut, plane and “care for” so much of the package, we take full responsibility for every piece. This decreases on-site labor costs and the chance for error. Feel free to modify the materials package to fit your own needs and ideas for your own log home.
A Ward materials package is not a turnkey build.
We manufacture and deliver the package, along with the plans and guidance you need. Your local contractor builds it. If you do not have one yet, we can help you through that part.
Detailed Materials Supplied Per Plan
Floor System
- #1 Grade Pressure Treated Sill
- 2x KD framing with bridging & AdvanTech® subflooring
- Porch and deck floor joists, sill & headers: Pressure Treated
- Porch and deck flooring: 2x Northern White Cedar
- Ice and water shield for porches and decks
Roof Options
- Round log or square purlins
- Exposed rafters
- Conventional rafters with ridge beam
- Trusses
Log Wall System
- Pre-cut and numbered Northern White Cedar logs (screws, gaskets, and caulking included)
- Pre-cut window and exterior door rough buck frames
- Milled log siding and log outover corners for floor framing, dormers, porch and deck skirting. Cedar corner boards are available as an option
- Interior wall and support posts with hardware, Round. Square is available as an option
Purlin Roof System
- Round or square log purlins with supports
- 3/4″ T&G Pine 1st roof boards
- 2×3 roof strapping, 24″ O.C. (On Center)
- Roof sheathing: 5/8″ AdvanTech®
- CertainTeed® Architectural Shingles with Synthetic Roof Underlayment
- Roof blocking as required per plan
- 1×10 eave trim with drip edge.
- Porch roof framing: 2x kiln dried Spruce-Pine-Fir
- Porch ceiling: 3/4″ T&G Pine
Truss Roof System
- Includes engineered pre-fabricated roof trusses, 5/8″ roof sheathing and 3/4″ T&G Pine ceiling sheathing and soffit trim
- Truss roof gable include framing, 1/2″ sheathing and log siding
Loft Framing, Ceiling and Interior Partitions
- 4×8 or 6×8 Spruce beam ceiling joists
- 6×8 pre-cut Spruce tie beams
- 2x RW x RL graded T&G v-match loft flooring
- 2x framing for walls with 3/4″ T&G Pine
Windows and Doors
- Andersen® windows, tilt-wash double-hung
- Therma-Tru® exterior doors with Schlage locksets
- Solid pine interior doors with hardware included
- Interior and exterior trim, premium profiled pattern made of Northern White Cedar for all windows and doors
Miscellaneous Materials Supplied Per Plan
- Loft Stairs, open, D3S, treads and stringers are Spruce. Pre-cut treads are 3x11x36, stringers are 3×10, D3S. D4S (dressed 4 sides) available
- Basement Stairs are 2×12 KD S-P-F treads and stringers
- Loft, stair, porch and deck railing: Cedar, D4S, 2×4 rail, 2×3 balusters, and 4×4 posts. Round rail available as option
- Porch posts: Round Northern White Cedar. Square is available
Construction
- 100+ page construction book
- Detailed Blueprints
Engineered for Your Area
Homes are engineered based on where you’re building, including snow loads, floor loads, seismic requirements, and hurricanes considerations.
How to Compare Packages Without Surprises
- Confirm the package level (shell vs weather-tight vs more)
- Compare roof and floor components line-by-line
- Ask what’s pre-cut vs cut on site
- Ask what support/documentation is included
What's Not Included
We’ll walk you through what’s included and what’s not, so there are no surprises later.
- Foundations
- Fireplaces and all masonry materials
- Insulation for floors, basement, and roofs
- Floor underlayment and finished floors
- House wrap
- Kitchen cabinets and counters
- Roof vents
- Plumbing and fixtures
- Heating system
- Electrical and wiring
- Appliances
- Paints and varnishes
- Miscellaneous nails and fasteners
- Garage overhead doors
- Transportation costs
- Construction costs and sales tax
Ward offers many upgrades and options. We welcome you to customize your own log home package.
Based on a plan that fits you.
