Progress is continuing and getting closer to completion. The rooms are starting to be easily distinguishable beceause of features like the fireplaces and bars.
The kitchen snack bar is on the left and will be covered with about a ton of granite. Golden Eagle Log Homes' engineers ask a lot of questions when drawing the home so things like heavy granite countertops, in floor heat, heavy snow or wind loads are all engineered correctly. This ensures no surprise extra costs later. On the right side is the dining room. The large windows are facing the small lake.
This photo is of the kitchen snack bar. It will be covered with split log. The countertop will be granite. The drywall behind will be done in a textured faux finish.
The exterior of the home is being stained with Sikkens new two-coat system. the color is teak. The caulking is Sascho wood tone.
The split log is almost done on the exterior. Baileys harbor stone will covered exposed areas of the foundation. The decks need to be built yet.
Ronny Mayne created this custom mantel from the Golden Eagle blueprint and a photo from the family showing their boat towing one of the kids on a wakeboard.
This is the lower level fireplace. It is gas. The wall to the right will have stone half way up with 10" tall peeled split log above. The stack of tongue-and-groove boards on the floor came from Golden Eagle Log Homes all prefinished. Its a very popular option, says Tim Helgren, sales manager. He said they also offer prefinished windows, flooring and doors. All are prefinished in a dust-free stain shop.
This is the great room fireplace. It is an energy-efficient wood burning unit. The hearth is quite high so by code the mantel needed to be fireproof. The owners decided to cover it with more Baileys harbor stone. Notice the stone is put on in a "curved banana" or fan shape for a little extra interest.