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Home Comparison    
 

Comparison

Hilltop Log and Timber Homes Offers one of the most complete packages in the

Log Home industry.  Below are listed some comparisons to some of our leading competitors.

 

   Hilltop’s Standard Package                          Others’ Standard Packages__________


1st Floor System                   

1st Floor System

Sill Seal

 

PT Sill

PT Sill

Conventional Sub Floor Framing  (HLH Employs Floor trusses when desired to eliminate posts in basement

Conventional Subfloor Framing

¾” Subfloor Sheathing Advantech

5/8” Subfloor Sheathing

Lally Columns

 

Fiberglass Bandboard Insulation

 

Sub Floor Adhesive

 

Basement Stairs w/Handrail

 

 

 

Porch/Deck System

Porch/Deck System

PT Framing

PT Framing

5/4 Cedar Decking

2x6 PT Decking

Cedar or Doug Fir Railing

2x4 PT Material for Railing

Optional Cedar Log Railing (Round)

 

Stair Systems to Grade (4’ Grade)

 

 

 

Log Wall System

Log Wall System

Leaders Specializing in  Western Red Cedar & offering 

Eastern White Pine Logs

Specializing in White Pine Logs & offering  Western Red Cedar

Full Log Gables (log lengths typical w/ wall)

Stick built Gables with Siding

Pre-Cut Log Walls (logs presorted and palletized per wall)

Some offer Pre-Cut Logs

Dovetail Hardwood Splines

Pine Square Splines

Double Tongue & Groove Standard

Single Tongue & Groove Standard

Doug Fir Post Corners when required w/ Dovetail Spline

Spruce Post Corners when required w/ Square Spline

Employ Oly Log Screws

Employ Spikes or Lag Screws

Exterior Door & Window Dovetail Splined Buck System

 

 

 

Exterior Framed Wall

Exterior Framed Wall

2x6 Std Framing Package on heated areas

2x4 Std Framing Package on heated areas

2x4 Std Framing Package on unheated areas

2x4 Std Framing Package on unheated areas

Sheathing

Sheathing

Typar Building Wrap

Tar Paper

Fiberglass Insulation on heated areas

 

Log Siding to match Logs

Log Siding to match Logs

False Log Corners available

Some offer False Log Corners

 

 

Second Floor System

Second Floor System

4x8 Timbers Loft Joists

Conventional

Select Grade 2x6 T&G Loft Flooring

Standard to Economy Grade 2x6 T&G Loft Flooring

Employs the use Solid Wood Beams when required

Employs the use of 4 & 5 2x12 Framed Beams

 

 

Interior Package

Interior Package

2x4 Framing Package

2x4 Framing Package

2x6 Plumbing Walls Std

Some provide 2x6 Plumbing Walls

Interior Trim

 

Solid 6-Panel Pine doors with hardware

 

Premium Grade 1” T&G Pine Paneling

Some provide Standard Grade 1” T & G Pine Paneling

 

 

Roof System

Roof System

All Systems designed to meet snow load requirements

Some design to meet snow load requirements

2 x 12 Rafters

Some 2 x 8 Rafters

2’ Gable Overhang

1’ Gable Overhang

Pre-manufactured Raftered Roof Sys. on Garages etc.

2x Conventional Roof Sys. on Garages etc.

1” Premium T&G Grade Pine 1ST Roof Boards

Some provide 1” T&G Standard Grade Pine 1ST Roof Boards

R-38 Fiberglass Insulation 

 

Proper Vents when required

 

Sheathing 5/8”

Sheathing

2 Layers Felt paper

1 Layer Felt Paper

Ice & Water Shield @ Eaves & Valleys

 

Drip Edge

 

Soffit & Ridge Vents

 

Premium Grade Pine Perimeter Roof Trim 1x10 w/ 1x5

Perimeter Roof Trim 1x8 Standard Grade 

 

 

Exterior WINDOW DOOR Packages

Exterior Window  Door Packages

Andersen 400 Series

Andersen, Cradeco, & Others

Patio Doors to match window choice

Some provide Patio Doors to match window choice

Wood Grilles (optional)

 

Tempered Glass when code requires

Some provide Tempered Glass when code requires

Extension Jambs when required

Some offer Extension Jambs when required

Premium Exterior Grade Pine Trim

Exterior Standard Grade Pine Trim

Premium Interior Grade Pine Trim

 

Fiberglass Exterior Doors

Steel Exterior Doors

Schlage Exterior Locksets w/Deadbolts

Exterior Locksets (Brand may vary)

 

 

 

 

Interior Door Package

Interior Door Package

6 Panel Pine Pre-hung w/ solid rabbeted jamb & 3 hinges

6 Panel Pine Pre-hung w/ board jamb & sometimes only 2 hinges

Schlage Interior Locksets (Privacy on Baths & Bed)

Interior Locksets (Brand may vary)

6 Panel Pine Bifold Closet

6 Panel Bi-fold Closet

Premium Interior Grade Pine Trim

 

 

 

Interior Stair / Railing Systems

Interior Stair / Railing Systems

4x12 Timber Stairs w/ 4x12 Stringers & Treads

Conventional Stairs Systems

Pull Down Attic Stairs when plan requires

 

2x2 Doug Fir Railing

2x4 Spruce Material for Railing

Optional Cedar Log Railing (Round)

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Components

 

Sikkens Exterior Protective Coating

 

All Fasteners when requested

 

Full detail elevation drawings with plans

 

Interior Protective Coating

 

Nail Allowance

 

Includes Shipping In-State

 


 

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