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  • Home
  • About
    • About Maine Cedar
    • History
    • Mission Statement
  • Services
    • Cedar Lumber Sales
    • Cedar Log Home Sales
    • Cedar Decking
    • Cedar Siding
    • Cedar Fencing
    • Cedar V-Match (Paneling)
    • Cedar Garages & Outbuildings
    • Custom Cedar Wood Options
  • Specialty Products
    • Log Cabins and Camps
      • The Retreat
      • The Brookside
      • The Trapper
      • The Outpost
      • All Under 2500 SF
      • 1,000 - 1,500 SF
      • 1,501 - 2,000 SF
      • 2,001 - 2,500 SF
    • Large Log Homes
      • All over 2,500 SF
      • 2,501 - 3,000 SF
      • 3,000+ SF
      • Garages and Outbuildings
      • Log Home Photo Gallery
  • Our Difference
    • Why Maine Cedar
    • Advantage of Cedar
    • Warranty
    • D-log Advantage
    • Half Log System
    • What's Included
    • Wall & Roof Insulation Options
    • Timeline
    • FAQ's
    • Construction Details
    • Testimonials
    • Preferred Builders
    • Green Building
    • Design Services
  • Gallery
  • Areas We Serve
  • Resources
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Information
    • Directions
(855) 532-2211
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Construction Details

Download our contstruction manual.

View illustrations from the manual

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Construction detail drawing of a wall opening with joists, studs, and labeled dimensions.
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Structural detail drawing of loft floor joists and blocking/ledger with tenon into wall
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Technical sketch of a window frame and sash with labeled joints, braces, and sill details on stairs.
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Technical drawing of a temporary wall brace with notes, floor plan references, and lumber measurements.
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Framed doorway detail sketch with diagonal brace, floor joists, and construction notes
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Diagram showing wood log splice joint with splines, caulked wall pass-through, and spacing notes.
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Technical diagram showing a typical corner caulking detail with labeled trim and sealant layers
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Construction detail drawing of a floor joist and wall with installation notes and labels
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Construction detail diagram of a masonry wall, footing, and floor slab with labeled materials and drainage layers
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Technical framing diagram of a framed partition connected to a log wall, labeled “Not to Scale.”
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Diagram of deck attachment details showing lag wall, joist hanger, rim joists, and bolt connections
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Window install diagram showing window buck, siding, and caulk bead placement after house wrap installation
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Technical drawing of window trim detail with labeled cedar trim, interior trim, buck, and insulation labels
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Technical diagram of layered roof insulation and vent detail, labeled with insulation, spacer, and vent components.
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Technical drawing of a folding loft ladder, showing side view with labeled parts and dimensions.
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Technical roof section drawing with labeled insulation, vapor barrier, and metal deck details
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Reach Out Today

Call Us:

(855) 532-2211

Our Location:

1938 Ludlow Rd

Ludlow, Me

04730

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Hours:

Monday
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday
Appointment Only
Sunday
Appointment Only

Our Services:

  • Cedar Lumber Sales
  • Cedar Log Home Sales
  • Cedar Decking
  • Cedar Siding

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