THE BEST LOGS MONEY CAN BUY! WHY TIDEWATER RED CYPRESS? This beautiful wood, grown only in the deep Southeastern coastal wetlands and along the Gulf of Mexico is the true species, Taxodium Distichum.  Designed with natural self-defense against termites and decay, this wood contains the best characteristics possible for log home construction.  There are no man-made elements added or needed! Tidewater Red Cypress contains a high concentration of natural "Cypressene".  Put there by Mother Nature, it's a chemical nontoxic to people and pets, but absolutely toxic to termites. The heartwood, milled logs we produce also contain a natural oil that's highly antiseptic in preventing the growth of fungi, which causes rot and decay.  Accordingly, the USDA has classified our heartwood as "very high in decay resistance, even under conditions favorable to decay. Tidewater Red Cypress grows with a very tight, dense grain pattern making it far less susceptible to warping and twisting common in other wood species.  Absolute minimal shrinkage and settling.  And there is no need for screw jacks or slip joints as with most other wood types. B.K. Cypress Log Homes, Inc. are so convinced of it's superior performance and suitability that we offer a 60-Year Limited Warranty in writing against rot, decay and termite infestation! Below are photos of the various Tidewater Red Cypress products we sell. (Click for a LARGER View). Dove Tail Corners Finished Saddle Notch Corners Hand Peeled Railing Hand Hewn Finish Flat Logs with Stain & Chinking Club Corners Installed Club Corner 1X8 Paneling Installed 1X6 Paneling Installed Cypress Lumber Cypress Decking Cypress Decking Cypress VS. Pine Exposed Roof System 2X8 Log Siding 1X8 T&G Paneling 2X6 Log Siding 1X6 T&G Paneling 6X8 Round/Round Profile 6X8 Flat/Flat Profile 6X8 Round/Flat Profile Below are the typical materials included in our basic models for the prices listed on this web site and our current Model Price List. Log Walls ** 6” x 8” “D” style (round/flat) Tidewater Red Cypress-Dovetail or Saddle Notched Corners-Oly-log fasteners -Gasket material -Caulking, between each tier of logs-Hardwood dowels for end cuts-Exterior wood stain Gable Ends* 2” x 8” cypress log siding ~Galvanized siding nails ~Exterior wood stain Shed Dormer* 2” x 8” cypress log siding ~1” x 6” cypress corner board trim ~Galvanized siding nails ~Exterior wood stain Gable Dormers* 2” x 8” cypress log siding ~1” x 6” cypress corner board trim ~Galvanized siding nails ~Exterior wood stain Porch Material* 6” x 6” cypress posts for roof -1” x 6” T&G cypress ceiling paneling 2” x 6” cypress upper railings ~2” x 4” cypress lower railings ~2” x 2” cypress stiles ~2” x 8” cypress log siding for end closure ~1” x 8” cypress trim for skirt joist Interior Stairs with Railings* 2” x 12” cypress stringers ~2” x 6” cypress risers ~2” x 12” cypress treads ~6” x 6” cypress posts for railing ~2” x 6” cypress upper hand rails ~2” x 4” cypress lower hand rails ~2” x 2” cypress stiles ~2” x 6” T&G for landing ~9” length log hog fasteners Interior Balcony Railing: 6” x 6” cypress posts for railing ~2” x 6” cypress upper hand rails ~2” x 4” cypress lower hand rails ~2” x 2” cypress stiles Exterior Trim Wood 1” x 8” cypress trim for skirt joists ~1” x 8” cypress fascia boards ~1” x 6” cypress corner board trim ~1” x 6” T&G cypress for eave soffits ~1” x 6” cypress exterior trim for windows and exterior doors ~2” x 6” cypress for windows and exterior doors framing bucks ~2” x 8” cypress log siding for outside porch closure Interior Trim Wood 2” x 6” cypress for window sills ~1” x 6” cypress interior trim for windows and exterior doors ~1” x 6” cypress baseboard for log walls only Windows Andersen brand, double hung, wood framed, insulated, low E, exterior clad without grills. Exterior Standard & French Doors Unfinished stain grade, fiberglass or wood, and insulated glass. B K Cypress Signature Window: Includes a beautiful 24” octagon window etched with the Great Heron in cypress swamp (our signature). Blueprints Five sets of construction drawings. Construction Manual *Denotes material is included with applicable design. **Carriage House model does not include log walls.

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