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All species have individual characteristics and features when used for log home and/or timber frame
buildings so, in general, choosing your species is a matter of personal choice, destination regulations, and
engineering specifications.
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Over the centuries notches have been developed for special uses, different areas, structural stability, and aesthetics. Different notches are used for corner systems, post systems, floor systems, or special areas.
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Log homes have boasted a warm and friendly feeling for centuries but until recently the insulating factors of log homes has been unknown.
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Importing your Log and Timber Products to the United States requires you, the customer, distributor, or general contractor must ensure that the product you are importing meets your local, regional, and state building codes, standards, and requirements. This factsheet deals with the general procedures for having your log or timber structure imported to the United States.
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Importing Log and Timber products from Canada requires you, the importer, to that the shipment you are importing will meet all rules and regulations for the country of import. Every jurisdiction has different rules.
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