About Our Logs

Most lumber available is plain sawn (also called flat sawn), which produces the maximum yield and therefore the greatest economy. Plain-sawn lumber has varying grain orientations -the annual growth rings can run parallel, diagonal or perpendicular to the face of the board. This variation causes un-even drying and the board has a greater tendency to warp (cup, twist, and bow). The board will also shrink considerably in thickness as well as width.

Quarter sawing produces lumber with annual growth rings running almost perpendicular to the face of the board. Boards with consistent vertical grain orientation tend to remain flat despite changes in moisture content. This dimensional stability gives quarter-sawn lumber its most desirable quality. Quarter-sawn lumber also has superior ability to hold paints and stains. Vertical grain lumber commands a high premium because quarter sawing requires more time and skill but yields less board footage.

The Result of the Sing Log Process are easy to see.

Easy Assembly

The Sing Square Log's thick double wall provides the thermal mass to absorb, store and slowly release heat over time. This means that it takes a long time for temperature outside a Sing Log Home to change the temperature inside.