We at Stonemill Log Homes still live by the Old Smoky Mountain tradition of fine workmanship and quality materials. We also believe in innovative design for maximum permanence and energy efficiency - and we blend the best of the old and the new together to create a beautiful log home that is just right for you and your family.

With the increasing complexity of our society, many people are returning to the honest, simple charm of the log dwellings that were the cornerstone of our American pioneer heritage. We can help you create that warm, homespun look with a great variety of design plans from spacious luxury homes to cozy vacation getaways. Stonemill can tailor any of our plans to your specifications, work with you on your own plan, or custom design your home from scratch. Choice 6" x 12" Canadian Western Hemlock logs are shipped from the West Coast and British Columbia to our plant, dovetail notched, drilled, grooved for Styro-Seal insulation and finished to your specification: (1) Hand Hewn or (2) Hand Planed. These finishes will be explained later. Many of our customers take advantage of this selection of finishes and request a combination of these two options in their Stonemill homes. (Example: exterior log walls, exterior heavy porch material and interior girders and ceiling beams hand hewn while requesting the interior log walls be planed smooth.) The choices of these textures are yours at no added cost. Return to Top

Build Your Dreams

Stonemill uses only first quality structural timbers of yellow pine with Canadian Western Hemlock in 6" x 12" for the log walls. All structural and wall logs are stress graded by our certified timber inspectors according to accepted standards. Because Western Hemlock is available in lengths up to 40 feet, we never splice logs unless the necessary length exceeds that length to assure the highest level of structural stability and protection from air and water infiltration. Over 90 percent of these logs and structural timbers are heartwood. Heartwood is more resistant to penetration by insects and decay-causing fungi.

These Western Hemlock 6" x 12" timbers are air dried for many months from the time they are cut, re-sawn at the mill on the West Coast, shipped to the East Coast, and processed by Stonemill. This long process helps to stabilize the moisture content and associated shrinkage which ultimately minimizes the settling of your finished home.

Stonemill logs are shipped in their natural state and many of our homeowners prefer to stain their new homes inside and out. There are a variety of products available to stain, seal, and maintain your home.

Some of the Unique Features That Set Us Apart

Our Styro-Seal Insulation System together with permanent flexible chinking offers the best possible solution to the insulation problems of dovetail log construction.

Authentic Dovetail Corners are cut with mechanical precision in the same design developed by pioneers hundreds of years ago. The notch is designed so that the entire weight of the structure holds each log in place with a tight fit. Each dovetail corner is then drilled and spiked for additional structural strength.

A More Secure, Weather-Tight Structure is a benefit of never having to splice a log unless the necessary length is over 40'. Our recessed rigid EPS insulation, load bearing blocks and alignment rods offer additional strength to the sturdy structures built by our pioneer forebears.

Free custom design and blueprints of our designs are another bonus we offer to our customers. Stonemill specializes in custom cut packages at no extra cost to you.

With delivery and erection by our skilled crew, Stonemill will deliver, unload and erect your log package immediately upon arrival at your building site if you desire.

Stonemill Log Homes . . . Insulation at its best!

The natural cell structure of wood with its millions of cellulose fibers is capable of absorbing, holding, and then radiating heat back into a room. This property creates a time lag, delaying heat transfer, which then helps to maintain a given temperature for a longer period of time. For example, the summer heat from the day is stored in the logs and released into the interior during the cooler evening, reducing the demand on your HVAC system.

In addition to the natural insulation of wood, Stonemill Log Homes was the first in the industry to introduce a special notch and seal insulation system into log structure designs. This seal helps prevent air infiltration between logs and chinking, and provides extra support for log walls. Three inches of non-toxic, rigid EPS insulation is inserted into this unique groove cut into the top and bottom of each log. After the drying-in period of your home, an additional 1/2" of EPS insulation is inserted into both sides of the Styro-Seal joint prior to application of permanent chinking. This creates an extra tight seal between the logs.

Building on a Strong Foundation

Although you can build on any type of foundation you choose, we strongly recommend continuous block or poured wall foundations for most homes. Since our logs are pre-notched in Knoxville, Tennessee, great care must be taken in coordinating foundation and log package dimensions. We will always assist you in proper construction and accurate measurements.

Welcome back to the simple life.

Your Stonemill Log Home can be as unique as you are. From start to finish, it will be a reflection of your personality and good taste. You will be following in the proud tradition of our American pioneer heritage. Whether you build it for your home, mountain retreat, hunting lodge, place of business or lake home, it is sure to receive the highest praise from your family and friends.Return to Top