Buying an Exposed Beam Home is a totally custom experience. With that in mind... We didn't want to limit your exterior wall finish options or where the exposed beams will be located in your home. However, we have included a healthy allowance for the exterior and the beam work so we can work with you individually to customize your home.

Interior Finish Package
if applicable to the plan

• Our professional kitchen and bathroom designers will work with you one-on-one to design your kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room, mudroom, and more if applicable. 3D color concept illustrations are included
• Homecrest brand cabinetry is included with your choice of oak, maple, or hickory species for your kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, and mudroom
• Includes solid wood dovetail drawers and soft close drawers
• Included are real wood finished sides, stained or painted to match
• High-quality double bowl stainless-steel kitchen sink
• Custom cut countertops for your home with over 150 color choices
• Kitchen, bath, and laundry room faucets. Each has $120 allowance. Whirlpool faucets have a $240 allowance. Large selection of professional grade Delta and Moen faucets to choose from
• 36" wood burning fireplace with screen, grate, fan, glass doors, chimney pipe, cap, fire stop spacers and outside air kit
• Custom timber fireplace mantle is 8 inch deep by 8 inch tall. Finish style is hand hewn on three sides
• Cultured stone on interior of chimney chase, from floor to ceiling. Large selection
• Cultured stone on exterior of chimney chase, including above the roofline
• Fireplace hearthstones per plan. Many choices
• Solid pine 6-panel interior doors with solid wood trim. Pre-hung with custom-sized jamb, per plan
• Solid pine 6-panel pine pocket doors per plan with solid wood trim
• Solid pine 6-panel closet doors with jambs with solid wood trim
• Your choice of interior locksets. Oil rubbed bronze lever included
• The interior trim of all the baseboard, windows and doors are 2"x6" hand hewn one-face
• The interior trim on the ceiling-to-wall transition in the Great Room, Kitchen and Dining Room is 4 inch thick by 8 inch wide timber trim and the rest of the home includes 2 inch thick by 6 inch wide timber trim. Finish style is hand hewn one-face
• The interior trim on the ceiling-to-wall transition in the Great Room, Kitchen and Dining Room is 4-inch-thick by 8-inch-wide timber trim and the rest of the home includes 2 inch thick by 6 inch wide timber trim. Finish style is hand hewn one-face
• The decorative timber trusses in the great room, kitchen, and dining room are style A and spaced approximately 8 feet apart. The truss cords are built out of 8-inch-wide by 8-inch-tall timbers and extend down to the wall. The horizontal and vertical members are 6 inches wide and 8 inches tall
• Interior cathedral ceilings have a is 4 inch thick by 8-inch-wide ridge timber trim, which serves both as trim and ceiling fan mount. Finish style is hand hewn one-face
• Vertical wall posts are 4 inch thick by 8-inch-wide with 3-sided hand hewn timbers that are placed upright under each decorative timber truss
• All first floor and loft ceilings (flat, cathedral, and vaulted) have premium end-matched 1"x8" knotty pine tongue and groove, included
• All closets and laundry room have solid pine shelves and rods, along with shelf and rod metal brackets
• Loft balcony and first floor-to-loft stair railings and spindles are timber style with semi-smooth with worn edge appearance. Spindles have the ends tenoned
• 8 inch by 8 inch hand hewn four-sides timber newel posts to match the interior of the home. Also included for safety are code-compliant solid pine handrails to loft and basement
• Detail color-coordinated illustrations that show installation tips for timber railings, kitchen and bath cabinetry, fireplace, etc
• Waterproof easy to clean one-piece fiberglass tub and shower modules, per plan. Also included are the drain kits. Standard colors are biscuit, white, or bone
• Quality toilets with insulated tanks to eliminate condensation. Standard colors are biscuit, white, and bone
• Vanity tops are cultured marble or cultured granite, pre-formed or with drop-in sink
• **All wood dimensions are nominal and are available as hand hewn or semi-smooth finish style

Exterior Doors and Windows

• Pre-hung fire-rated Therma-Tru primed insulated steel door between house and garage with primed wood jambs, adjustable sill and energy efficient weatherstrip
• Pre-hung Therma-Tru primed insulated steel service doors with primed wood jambs, adjustable sill and energy efficient weatherstrip as shown on the plan. Standard choices include sunburst glass, half lite, or 6-panel
• We will key all exterior locksets and deadbolts to match
• Deadbolts are included with all home exterior doors. Garage service doors have locksets
• Window and door trim is 2 inches thick by 6 inches wide hand hewn one face
• Exterior stain is included. We offer many choices of high-quality stains and colors
• Exterior Energy Seal caulk to match or complement your stain color is included
• Pella Encompass windows and patio doors are double pane insulated with low-E glass and argon filled

Exterior First Floor Walls and Floor System Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes

• Includes exterior #421 hand hewn solid wood timber siding on first floor walls, rim joist cover, and feature wall (including upper gable)
• Cedar sawn shingles on exterior of dormer walls and upper gable ends
• 8 inch by 8 inch square hand hewn vertical timber corners
• Exterior Energy Seal caulk to match or complement your stain color is included
• Timber screws for heavy beam work assembly
• All Golden Eagle timbers are kiln dried to international codes, graded, selected, and stamped. Timbers are third-party inspected to guarantee quality
• All timbers precision milled and are available in your choice of semi-smooth or hand hewn texture
• Graded, stamped and pressure-treated wood mud plate
• Closed cell foam sill seal gasket for under the mud plate
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir for all-bearing and non-bearing wall bottom plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir for all-bearing and non-bearing wall studs
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir for bearing and non-bearing wall double top plates
• Graded, stamped and engineered bearing wall headers for doors and windows
• Graded, stamped and engineered first floor rim joist
• Graded, stamped and engineered first floor support beams
• Graded, stamped and engineered first floor joists
• Graded, stamped and engineered squash blocks (as needed)
• First floor sub floor adhesive (Quart tubes)
• Full 3/4" OSB tongue & groove floor sheathing
• Complete metal hanger package for floor system
• Assembly drawings for your engineered floor system
• Engineered tall wall framing components including various engineered wood products and metal hangers (if applicable)
• Assembly drawings for your engineered tall wall framing (if applicable)
• Carpet grade basement stair (standard, if applicable)
• Fireplace chase framing and 15/32" OSB sheathing (interior & exterior)
• Assembly details and illustrations
• Home Roof System Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes
• Engineered truss or engineered rafter (Engineer's choice based on home design)
• Engineered ridge beam system (if required with roof system)
• Structural timber post(s) to support roof from loft floor or main floor (if applicable)
• Metal hurricane anchor package
• Metal rafter straps (if required with roof system)
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir lookout overhang framing (approximate two-foot overhangs)
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir sub-fascia framing
• Your choice of wood or aluminum soffit and fascia
• Detailed roof system assembly with details and illustrations
• Complete metal hanger package for roof (as needed)
• Limited lifetime warranty architectural series laminate overlapping shingles. Many color choices
• Synthetic roofing (felt) shingle underlayment
• One row of water and ice barrier on all valleys
• Two rows of water and ice barrier on all eaves
• Shingle over ridge vent
• 15/32" OSB roof sheathing with H-clips
• Approximate two-foot roof overhangs
• Assembly details and illustrations

Loft Floor and Loft Wall System Materials for Lofted Style Homes
if applicable to the plan

• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir all-bearing and non-bearing wall bottom plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir all-bearing and non-bearing wall top plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir all-bearing and non-bearing wall studs
• Graded and stamped engineered all-bearing wall headers for doors and windows
• 15/32" OSB exterior wall sheathing
• Graded and stamped engineered second floor rim joist
• Graded and stamped engineered second floor support beams
• Graded and stamped engineered second floor joists and squash blocks (as needed)
• Second floor sub floor adhesive
• Full 3/4" OSB tongue & groove floor sheathing
• Gable-end Tyvek® DrainWrap™
• Flex wrap
• Exterior gable end flashing system
• Complete metal hanger package (as needed)
• Timber post(s) from loft to roof, hand hewn four sides (if applicable)
• Engineered gable end and exterior wall framing assembly drawings with details
• Detailed interior bearing wall assembly drawings with details
• Carpet grade loft stair (standard, if applicable)
• Assembly details and illustrations

Gable Dormer and Shed Dormer Materials for Lofted Style Homes
if applicable to the plan

• Cedar sawn shingles on exterior of dormer walls
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir all-bearing and non-bearing wall bottom plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir all-bearing and non-bearing wall double top plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir all-bearing and non-bearing wall studs
• Graded and stamped engineered bearing headers for doors and windows
• 15/32" OSB wall sheathing (exterior)
• Engineered bearing wall assembly drawings with details
• Tyvek® DrainWrap™
• Flex wrap
• Engineered structural beams or columns (as needed)
• Assembly details and illustrations

Sun Room or Screen Porch Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes
if applicable to the plan

• Graded and stamped all-bearing and non-bearing wall bottom plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir bearing and non-bearing wall double top plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir bearing and non-bearing wall studs
• Graded and engineered bearing wall headers for doors and windows
• 15/32" OSB Wall Sheathing (exterior)
• Tyvek® DrainWrap™
• Flex wrap
• Charcoal colored aluminum screening for wall areas and bug proofing the underside of the walking surface
• Wood screen molding and wood screen door
• Your choice of wood or aluminum soffit & fascia
• Synthetic felt roof shingle underlayment
• One row of water and ice barrier on all valleys
• Two rows of water and ice barrier on all eaves
• Engineered truss or rafter roof system
• 15/32" OSB roof sheathing with H-clips
• Engineered structural beams or columns (as needed)
• Complete metal hanger package (as needed)
• Assembly details and illustrations

Covered Porch Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes
if applicable to the plan

• Pressure treated wood porch floor framing system
• Pressure treated joists and rim cover, engineered per size of porch
• Due to varying porch heights, we have included 6x6 treated support posts for your porch to be 3ft off the ground, with two steps. If your lot requires more or less steps, or longer or shorter posts, then we adjust the materials list and price accordingly
• Exterior timber style single top and bottom rails with spindles are semi-smooth with worn edge appearance. Spindles have the ends tenoned
• 8 inch by 8 inch hand hewn four-sides timber support posts from porch floor to porch header and newel posts with concealed/hidden standoff post base. These exterior posts are borate treated for ensured longevity
• Engineered porch header
• Engineered truss or engineered rafter (engineer's choice based on home design)
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir porch ceiling joists
• Metal hurricane anchors package (as needed)
• Metal rafter strap package (if required with roof system)
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir lookout/overhang framing (approximate 2-foot overhangs)
• 15/32" OSB roof sheathing with H-clips
• Synthetic roof felt shingle underlayment
• One row of water and ice barrier on all valleys
• Two rows of water and ice barrier on all eaves
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir sub-fascia framing
• Your choice of wood or aluminum soffit and fascia
• Knotty Pine 1"x8" end-matched tongue & groove porch ceiling planking
• Home-to-porch flashing system
• 5/4"x6" eased edge treated walking surface
• Assembly details and illustrations

Exterior Decks
if applicable, per plan

• Pressure treated wood deck floor framing system
• Pressure treated joists and rim cover, engineered per size of deck
• Due to varying deck heights, we have included 6x6 treated support posts for your deck to be 3ft off the ground, with two steps. If your lot requires more or less steps, or longer or shorter posts, then we adjust the materials list accordingly
• Exterior timber style railings and spindles are semi-smooth with worn edge appearance. Spindles have the ends tenoned
• 8 inch by 8 inch hand hewn four-sides timber newel posts with concealed/hidden standoff post base. These exterior posts are borate treated for ensured longevity
• Triple zinc coated galvanized joist hangers
• Home-to-deck flashing system
• 5/4"x6" eased edge treated walking surface
• Assembly details and illustrations

Attached Garage Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes
if applicable to the plan

• Exterior matching #421 hand hewn solid wood timber siding with cedar sawn shingles on upper gable ends
• Graded and stamped spruce, pine, or fir bearing wall bottom plates
• Graded and stamped spruce, pine, or fir bearing wall double top plates
• Graded and stamped spruce, pine, or fir bearing wall studs
• Graded and stamped engineered bearing wall headers for garage doors, service doors, and windows
• Pella Encompass windows are double pane insulated with low-E glass and argon filled
• Pre-hung fire-rated Therma-Tru primed insulated steel door between house and garage with primed wood jambs, adjustable sill and energy efficient weatherstrip
• Pre-hung Therma-Tru primed insulated steel service doors with primed wood jambs, adjustable sill and energy efficient weatherstrip. Your choice of sunburst glass, half lite, or 6-panel
• Exterior door & window trim to match the house
• Exterior service door(s) with lockset(s)
• 15/32" OSB wall sheathing
• 15/32" OSB roof sheathing with H-clips
• Synthetic felt roof shingle underlayment
• One row of water and ice barrier on all valleys
• Two rows of water and ice barrier on all eaves
• Shingle over ridge vent
• Limited lifetime warranty architectural series overlapping shingles. Many color choices
• Tyvek® DrainWrap™
• Engineered truss or rafter roof system
• Engineered structural beams or columns (as needed)
• Complete triple zinc coated galvanized metal hanger package (as needed)
• Closed cell foam gasket mud plate sill sealer
• Your choice of wood or aluminum soffit and fascia (wood standard)
• Gable End Wall System Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes
• Engineered frame wall or engineered truss (engineer's choice based on home design)
• Exterior gable end flashing system
• Flex wrap
• Assembly details and illustrations

More Golden Eagle Advantages and One-On-One Services

• Golden Eagle Log and Timber Homes' 25-year Limited Warranty
• Online customer portal for homeowners and builders to access pertinent information and organize documents
• Personalized log and timber builder training per your specific plan
• Free 6-day a week (1-800-270-5025) Builder Q&A Hotline
• Full access to our Builder's Assembly Drawings database
• The industry's more comprehensive floor plans, to save you and the builder time and money – no surprises
• Customized colored 3D assembly illustrations
• You or your builder can call to schedule your deliveries – such as windows, cabinets, fireplace, etc
• We are the first company to come up with flexible delivery schedules to accommodate your timeline
• All materials are packaged for safe delivery and easy unloading. All items are double counted and photographed when shipped, for your ease of mind
• If we ship something incorrectly, we will take care of it at our expense
• 3 full sets of your plans are sent to the builder. He also gets a builder pack, which has your truss profiles, cabinetry layout details, etc
• Two more sets of plans are included with the first delivery of the house for the builder and subcontractors
• You will receive 3 full sets of printed plans. If you need more plans for any other reason, we can help you

Buying an Exposed Beam Home is a totally custom experience. With that in mind... We didn't want to limit your exterior wall finish options or where the exposed beams will be located in your home. However, we have included a healthy allowance for the exterior and the beam work so we can work with you individually to customize your home.

Exposed Beam Package - Primary Features
(if applicable to the plan)

• 8 sets of Custom Code Compliant Home Plans
• Exterior stain allowance
• Pella® Encompass maintenance-free vinyl windows with Low E-Glass and Argon gas
• Therma-Tru® pre-hung insulated exterior doors with adjustable sill
• Exterior locksets (keyed alike)
• Exterior door and window trim (featuring the Golden Eagle weather-tight flashing system)
• Exterior treated wood deck (if applicable with hanger kit)
• Exterior treated wood porch floor (if applicable with hanger kit)
• Railings for all wood framed porches and decks
• Golden Eagle Log and Timber Homes' 25-year Limited Warranty
• Free individualized Builder Training
• Free 6-day a week (1-800-270-5025) Builder Q&A Hotline
• Unlimited one-on-one GoTo® webinar's if you have assembly questions
• Full access to our Builder's Corner Assembly Drawings database
• Free load path calculations if your building inspector requests them
• Customized assembly details and drawings
• Your choice of delivery schedule: All at once or staggered loads
• All lumber units come banded for easy unloading
• Each delivery is double-counted and photographed for your protection
• All exterior wood posts are treated with Clear Borate
• Our standard exposed beams are kiln dried Eastern White Pine (options available)
• All wood posts are graded, inspected, and stamped to insure code compliance
• All structural beams are Third Party Inspected (TPI)
• All bearing wall door and window headers are graded and stamped
• All lumber items are graded and stamped per current building codes

First Floor Wall and Floor System Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes

• Exterior Exposed Beam wall system
• Graded, stamped and pressure-treated wood mud plate
• Closed cell foam sill seal gasket for under the mud plate
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir for all-bearing and non-bearing wall sole plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir for all-bearing and non-bearing wall studs
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir for bearing and non-bearing wall double top plates
• Graded, stamped and engineered bearing wall headers for doors and windows
• Graded, stamped and engineered first floor rim joist
• Graded, stamped and engineered first floor support beams
• Graded, stamped and engineered first floor joists
• Graded, stamped and engineered squash blocks (as needed)
• First floor sub floor adhesive (quart tubes)
• Full 3/4" OSB tongue & groove floor sheathing
• Complete metal hanger package for floor system
• Assembly drawings for your engineered floor system
• Engineered tall wall framing components including headers and metal hangers (if applicable)
• Assembly drawings for your engineered tall wall framing (if applicable)
• Basement stair (if applicable)
• Fireplace chase framing and 15/32" OSB sheathing
• Assembly details and illustrations

Home Roof System Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes

• Engineered truss or engineered rafter (engineer's choice based on home design)
• Engineered ridge beam system (if required with roof system)
• Structural post(s) to support roof from loft floor or main floor (if applicable)
• Metal hurricane anchor package
• Metal rafter straps (if required with roof system)
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir lookout overhang framing (approximate two foot overhangs)
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir sub-fascia framing
• Your choice of wood or aluminum soffit and fascia.
• Detailed roof system assembly with details and illustrations
• Complete metal hanger package for roof (as needed)
• Limited lifetime warranty laminate shingles (standard)
• Synthetic roofing (felt) shingle underlayment
• Water and ice barrier
• Shingle over ridge vent
• 15/32" OSB roof sheathing with H-clips
• Approximate two foot roof overhangs
• Assembly details and illustrations

Loft Floor and Loft Wall System Materials for Lofted Style Homes
(if applicable to the plan)

• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir all-bearing and non-bearing wall sole plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir all-bearing and non-bearing wall top plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir all-bearing and non-bearing wall studs
• Graded and stamped engineered all-bearing wall headers for doors and windows
• Graded and stamped engineered second floor rim joist
• Graded and stamped engineered second floor support beams
• Graded and stamped engineered second floor joists and squash blocks (as needed)
• Second floor sub floor adhesive
• Full 3/4" OSB tongue & groove floor sheathing
• Gable-end Tyvek® house wrap and flex wrap
• Exterior gable end flashing system
• Complete metal hanger package (as needed)
• Wood post(s) from loft to roof (if applicable)
• Engineered gable end and exterior wall framing assembly drawings with details
• Detailed interior bearing wall assembly drawings with details
• Horizontal tie beam(s) in great room (all lofted homes)
• Loft stair (if applicable)
• Assembly details and illustrations

Gable Dormer and Shed Dormer Materials for Lofted Style Homes
(if applicable to the plan)

• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir all-bearing and non-bearing wall sole plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir all-bearing and non-bearing wall double top plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir all-bearing and non-bearing wall studs
• Graded and stamped engineered bearing headers for doors and windows
• Engineered bearing wall assembly drawings with details
• Tyvek® brand exterior house wrap and flex wrap
• Engineered structural beams or columns (as needed)
• Assembly details and illustrations

Sun Room or Screen Porch Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes
(if applicable to the plan)

• Graded and stamped all-bearing and non-bearing wall sole plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir bearing and non-bearing wall double top plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir bearing and non-bearing wall studs
• Graded and engineered bearing wall headers for doors and windows
• Tyvek® brand exterior house wrap and flex wrap
• Engineered truss or rafter roof system
• Engineered structural beams or columns (as needed)
• Complete metal hanger package (as needed)
• Assembly details and illustrations

Covered Porch Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes
(if applicable to the plan)

• Treated wood porch floor system
• Wood posts from porch floor to porch header
• Engineered porch header
• Engineered truss or engineered rafter (engineer's choice based on home design)
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir porch ceiling joists
• Metal hurricane anchors package (as needed)
• Metal rafter strap package (if required with roof system)
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir lookout/overhang framing (approximate 2 foot overhangs)
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir sub-fascia framing
• Your choice of wood or aluminum soffit and fascia.
• Knotty Pine tongue & groove porch ceiling planking
• Assembly details and illustrations

Attached Garage Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes
(if applicable to the plan)

• Graded and stamped pressure treated bearing wall mud plates
• Graded and stamped spruce, pine, or fir bearing wall double top plates
• Graded and stamped spruce, pine, or fir bearing wall studs
• Graded and stamped engineered bearing wall headers for doors and windows
• Tyvek® brand exterior house wrap and flex wrap
• Engineered truss or rafter roof system
• Engineered structural beams or columns (as needed)
• Complete metal hanger package (as needed)
• Closed cell foam gasket mud plate sill sealer
• Your choice of wood or aluminum soffit and fascia
• Assembly details and illustrations

Gable End Wall System Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes

• Engineered frame wall or engineered truss (engineer's choice based on home design)
• Graded and stamped spruce, pine, or fir bearing wall sole plates
• Graded and stamped spruce, pine, or fir bearing wall double top plates
• Graded and stamped spruce, pine, or fir bearing wall studs
• Graded and stamped engineered bearing wall headers
• Tyvek® brand exterior house wrap
• Engineered truss or rafter roof system
• Engineered structural beams or columns (as needed)
• Complete galvanized metal hanger package (as needed)
• Exterior gable end flashing system
• Dupont Tyvek® flex wrap
• Assembly details and illustrations

Detached Garage Materials for Ranch Style and Lofted Style Homes
(if applicable to the plan)

• Engineered frame wall or engineered truss (engineer's choice)
• Graded and stamped pressure-treated bearing wall mud plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir bearing wall double top plates
• Graded and stamped Spruce, Pine, or Fir bearing wall studs
• Graded and stamped engineered bearing wall headers
• Tyvek® brand exterior house wrap
• Engineered truss or rafter roof system
• Engineered structural beams or columns (as needed)
• Complete galvanized metal hanger package (as needed)
• Closed cell foam gasket mud plate sill sealer
• Dupont Tyvek® flex wrap
• Assembly details and illustrations