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Honest Abe Log Homes, Information Guide, 2012

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Wondering why you should choose Honest Abe Log Homes to design, manufacture and build your new log or timber frame home? You'll find out in this 12-page guide. Read reviews from our customers. Get a history lesson about our roots. Learn about how we manufacture custom, energy-efficient log homes in Moss, Tenn., for worldwide customers. Find out what's contained in our packages. Review three of our top log home and cabin floor plans.

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“We all agree that working with you folks on this project

has been a pleasure from start to finish. Our home is small by most standards, but you and your staff helped us through

the entire process. The quality of the logs and all that goes with them is top notch, and

your service is also as good.”-- Karen & Rick Reisinger

Honest Abe Log Homes can trace its roots as far

back as three generations when Lemuel Smith ran a small sawmill to supplement the income on his family’s farm during the early 1940’s. Lemuel’s son, Doug Smith, decided to continue the family tradition by starting his own mill after a short stint as a mechanical engineer in the early 1970’s. The operation quickly expanded into an array of wood-related companies including a pallet operation, a mulch company and a hardwoods distribution center.

As an entrepreneur, Doug began to realize a need for affordable homes constructed of native logs. As an engineer, Doug set about to improve on his dad’s early design for a square log system. In 1979, Honest Abe Log Homes was born; its mission to provide quality engineered log homes at affordable prices.

Honest Abe has undergone an evolution of sorts throughout its three plus decades of existence. New log systems were developed, construction techniques improved, and advancements in technology

has lead to the creation of a product that Lemuel would no doubt find fascinating.

Today, Doug’s legacy lives on through his wife Janie and their children, who currently own and operate Honest Abe. Still located in the same rural Tennessee community of Moss, Honest Abe has remained faithful to its roots. The Smith family is still dedicated

to producing quality log homes in a manner consistent with the workmanship and values bestowed upon them by Doug and his father. And the table is set for their children to continue the tradition.

An old adage says, “some things

get better with age.” Time does have a way of dictating what works and what doesn’t. Honest Abe Log Homes has definitely withstood the test of time. And the Smith family will always be dedicated to preserving the integrity of the product conceived by their family so many years ago.

Randy Fudge, President Honest Abe Log Homes, Inc.

A Family CompanySteeped in Tradition

Lemuel Smith on the porch of the log home he built in 1974.

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Always Ready to Help

Crossville, TN Cookeville, TN

Moss, TN Murfreesboro, TN

Honest Abe Log Homes National Dealer Network

Our network of Tennessee based sales locations and independent dealerships around the country stand ready to assist you. Give

us a call or visit our web site to find the location serving your area.

“Honest Abe representatives and employees were available

for us with any questions we had and offered assistance

for us throughout the whole process. We have received so

many nice compliments on our home. We could not have accomplished the end results without our friends at Honest

Abe Log Homes.”-- Ricky & Sherry Poore

Limited

LifetimeWarranty!

At the end of a building project, it always makes us proud to hear a customer say, “You’ve stood true to your name.”

Honest Abe Log Homes was founded on the principle that a fair-and-square deal is the way to do business. Customers won’t find unrealistic sales gimmicks, nor will they find outrageously priced products. We offer an honest value on a quality line of products we believe in.

That belief in quality goes beyond just words. We back it up with a Limited Lifetime Warranty on our logs and timbers. Just as our ancestors’ cabins are still standing today, your Honest Abe Log Home is sure to stand the test of time.

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American Made Then...American Made Now

Honest Abe Log Homes has been locally owned and operated since our beginning in 1979. When it comes to manufacturing our log

home packages, here are some facts worth considering:

• TrueManufacturerofLogHomes: Our manufacturing facility is located in Moss, Tennessee, the site of our national headquarters. It’s 100% owned and operated by Honest Abe Log Homes.

• SizeableInventoryofLogs:On average, Honest Abe stores enough inventory of logs and timbers to manufacturer 9 months worth of log homes. We don’t buy your logs when you place the order. We’ve had them for some time, caring for and preparing them for when they are needed.

• KilnDried&GradedEasternWhitePineandDouglasFir: These species combine unmatched strength and stability at a great value. While other wood species are used, these two make up the bulk of our log home’s structural components.

• AnOpenDoorPolicy: We welcome visitors and encourage it. Don’t make a choice this important without seeing our facilities!

Green Manufacturing: “Green” is not a new concept to Honest Abe. Our kilns have always been heated with a biomass furnace, turning a waste product into an environmentally friendly fuel. Ask us about other ways we manufacture green!

“We went to a very informational tour of the

main plant in Moss, saw the process from beginning to end,

and were able to ask many questions. Thank you again Honest Abe for helping our

dream vacation home come true.”

-- Charles & Paige Pearson

SUBFLOOR SYSTEM1. Foundation (By Owner)2. Treated Sill, Sill Seal & Termite Shield3. Joist (2”x 10” @ 16” O/C)4. Double Header5. Subfloor Girder & Ledger6. 3/4” Advantech OSB Tongue & Groove Decking

WALL SYSTEM7. Log Walls - Includes all fasteners, caulking,

gaskets, etc.8. Window & Door Rough Opening Frames

SECOND FLOOR SYSTEM9. Support Post10. Ceiling Beam Girder (8”x12”)11. Ceiling Beams (4”x8”)12. Header13. Tongue and Groove Decking (2”x6”)

ROOF SYSTEMS14. Heavy Timber Rafter (4”x8”)15. Heavy Timber Ridge Pole (3”x12”)16. Collar Ties17. Tongue and Groove Decking (2”x6”)18. Insulation (R-30)19. Sheathing (7/16” OSB)20. Felt Paper (30#)21. Cedar Fascia22. Trim - Not Shown23. Conventional Rafter (2”x10” @ 16” O/C and T&G

Ceiling) - Not Shown24. Overhang Rafter (2”x6”) - Not Shown25. Conventional Ridgepole (2”x12”) - Not Shown26. Soffit Framing - Not Shown27. Soffit / Vents - Not Shown28. Dormer Framing (2”x 4”) - Not Shown29. Gable End Framing (2”x 4”)30. Gable End Sheathing & Weather Wrap31. OSB Nail Base (Log Siding) - Not Shown

32. Log Siding (Timber Frame Systems use Cedar Lap Siding)

33. Roof Truss & T&G Ceiling - Not Shown

PORCH & DECK SYSTEM34. Porch & Deck Piers (By Owner)35. Porch & Deck Framing (Treated)36. Decking (Treated)37. Porch Posts / Plates / Angle Braces (6”x6”)38. Porch Rafters (4”x6”)39. Porch Roof Decking (2”x6” T&G)

WINDOW & DOOR UNITS40. Insulated, Double Hung, Tilt-Sash Wood Win-

dows (Options Available)41. Insulated, Wood Grained, Fiberglass Doors

(Options Available)

INTERIOR ITEMS42. Interior Wall Framing (2”x4” / 2”x6” As Needed)43. Stair Stringer (2”x12”)44. Stair Tread (2”x10”)45. 1”x6” T&G for Interior Walls* - Not Shown46. Baseboard & Ceiling Trim (1”x5”)47. Interior Doors (Solid Pine - 6 Panel)

ITEMS NOT SHOWN:• Ventilated Roof Components• Interior Gable Siding• Porch Rails & Spindles• Exterior Finish• Borate Wood Preservative• Clad Windows*• Engineered I-Joist*• Heavy Timber Stair Package**These items are not included in the standard package price, but are available for optional purchase.

Legacy & Genuine SelectLog Styles

Milled-D 8” x 8” or 6” x 8”

Interlocking Round 8” x 8”

Genesis Log 6” x 12”

Dovetail D-Log 6” x 12”

Dovetail D-Log 8” x 12”

Original Chinked 6” x 10”

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Many of Honest Abe’s log styles are priced the same, however, some do vary. For pricing based on a specific log system, please contact a sales representative.

Genesis Log 8” x 12”

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SUBFLOOR SYSTEM1. Foundation (By Owner)2. Treated Sill, Sill Seal & Termite Shield3. Double Header4. Subfloor Girder & Ledger5. Joist (2”x 10” @ 16” O/C)6. 3/4” Advantech OSB Tongue & Groove Decking7. Joist Band

WALL SYSTEM8. Log Walls - Includes all fasteners,

caulking, gaskets, etc. Excludes the 10” Big Sky System

9. Window & Door Rough Opening Frames

SECOND FLOOR SYSTEM10. Second Floor Joist (2”x 10” @ 16”

O/C)11. 3/4” Advantech OSB Tongue &

Groove Decking12. Second Floor Girder

CONVENTIONAL ROOF SYSTEM13. Collar Ties (2x)14. Sheathing (7/16” OSB)15. Felt Paper (30#)16. Cedar Fascia17. Conventional Rafter (2”x10” @ 16”

O/C and T&G Ceiling)18. Overhang Rafter (2”x6”)19. Conventional Ridgepole (2”x12”)20. Soffit Framing with Vents

TRUSS ROOF SYSTEM21. Sheathing (7/16” OSB) - Not Shown22. Felt Paper (30#) - Not Shown23. Cedar Fascia - Not Shown24. Soffit with Vents - Not Shown25. Soffit Framing - Not Shown26. Roof Truss (2”x4”) - Not Shown

GABLE END AND DORMER SYSTEM

27. Gable End Framing (2”x 4”)28. Gable End Sheathing & Weather

Wrap29. OSB Nail Base (Log Siding) - Not

Shown30. Gable End and/or Dormer Log Siding

PORCH & DECK SYSTEM31. Porch & Deck Piers (By Owner)32. Porch & Deck Framing (Treated)33. Decking (Treated)

34. Porch Posts / Angle Braces (4”x6”)35. Porch Plate (4”x6”)36. Porch Rafters (2”x6”)37. Porch Roof Decking (1”x6” T&G)

WINDOW & DOOR UNITS38. Insulated, Double Hung, Tilt-Sash

Wood Windows (Options Available)39. Insulated, Wood Grained, Fiberglass

Doors (Options Available)

INTERIOR ITEMS40. Interior Wall Framing (2”x4” / 2”x6”

As Needed)

41. Stair Stringer (2”x12”) and Stair Tread (2”x10”)

ITEMS NOT SHOWN:• Ventilated Roof Components• Porch Rails & Spindles• Exterior Finish• Borate Wood Preservative• Clad Windows*• Engineered I-Joist*• Heavy Timber Stair Package*• Interior Log Siding*• Interior 1”x6” T&G*• Interior 1”x5” Trim*• Interior Doors**These items are not included in the standard package price, but are available for optional purchase.

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10” Round Big Sky Log

8” x 8” Douglas Fir Timber Frame

For more information on our Big Sky Log System, see pages 30 - 31 of our separate publication, Inspiring Home Product & Planning Guide.

Our Timber Frame System is highlighted on pages 32 -37 in a separate publication titled, Inspiring Home Product & Planning Guide.

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Eagledale1,456Sq.Ft.

National Association of Home BuildersRecently Awarded the Eagledale the

Excellence in Log Home DesignUnder 2,000 Square Feet

Award Winning Design Team

“I wanted to let you know that I am thoroughly satisfied and

proud of the log cabin that Honest Abe Log Homes built for me. I was quite pleased

that the design staff was willing to modify my original

design to accommodate particular interior features I wanted. I appreciate your

help in making it a home away from home for me.”

-- Orlando Rannenberg

Inspiring HomeRecent Winner of the Best Presentation of Home Plans within the Log Homes Council

For only $10 (shipped), the best floor plan guide of any member of the Log Homes

Council, as recognized by the National Association of Home Builders, can be yours! Timeless customer favorites, combined with modern custom designs, makes Inspiring Home one of the most comprehensive plan books and planning guides available. Sprawling log homes, cozy cabins, timber frame and hybrid plans can all be found within its pages.

Honest Abe’s design team was also recognized for the Eagledale plan (seen below), and also won top honors in the 3,001 to 4,000 square feet class with the DeSocio II plan, which can be found on our web site!

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Westport2,060Sq.Ft.

“We reviewed several log cabin developers, and found

that Honest Abe not only held true to their name but were so

easy and professional to do business with. The design of

our home was easily rendered and modified with their own

staff architects. We wanted to assure anyone looking to buy their home from Honest Abe

that it will be the best decision you have ever made towards

the building of your new home.”

-- Chris & Annie Miller

With little doubt, the Westport, and the similar but larger Bellewood floor plans have become the “flagship” homes of

Honest Abe. View modified versions of these plans and photos on our web site.

Custom Floor Plans

It takes teamwork to successfully design, manufacture, and build the home that you’ve always wanted. That’s why at Honest Abe Log Homes, we feel it’s so important to share with you our “Customer’s Creations.” Applying the skill of our design team to your creative ideas, wants, and needs is a winning combination. Add to that the years of experience of our sales and support staff, and award winning house plans emerge! The DeSocio II, as seen above, won a nationally recognized competition, much to the credit of this teamwork.

We have a wide selection of custom plans, each inspired by their owners, that are exclusive to the Honest Abe web site. www.honestabe.com

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Grandfield2,600Sq.Ft.

“Now that we are settled into our new Honest Abe log home,

we would like to take a few minutes and thank you for

all your work on our behalf. From our first meeting at your office until we were finished,

your help was immeasurable. The Honest Abe process was a pleasant experience from start

to finish. Thanks again for helping us realize our dream!”

-- Jim & Cindi Coffroth

The Grandfield has been a customer favorite for years. Large windows adorn the great room

along with a towering fireplace. The wrap around porch provides a restful haven for its occupants. It’s as grand as its name implies.

So, What’s Next?AttendanHonestAbeLog

Homeeventnearyou!We want you to learn more about Honest Abe and the log home lifestyle we offer. We feel that one of the best ways of doing this is through events. That’s why we offer a variety of events throughout the year.

Join us for a variety of free seminars, such as our loghomeraising where we build a complete miniature log home indoors to demonstrate our building systems. Take tours of beautifully finished log homes, job-site tours of log homes under construction, and open houses. We also exhibit at a number of log home shows around the country each year, so we may be in your back-yard soon! Lastly, if you choose to make a special trip to our headquarters, we’ll always roll out the red carpet and give you a private and personalized tour.

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Whether on the go with a tablet or smartphone, or relaxing in the comfort of home on a personal computer, an extensive library of resources is just moments away. Honest Abe

Log Homes helps to inspire your own ideas by providing award winning photography and floor plans, all at the tip of your finger. This information guide is just the beginning of a

wealth of resources available at your convenience, and absolutely free.

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• Premium Floor Plans• Extended Photo Gallery• Honest Abe Monthly Archive• Online Access to all Printed Literature• Honest Abe Video Library

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