Summit SA focus on top end product of the highest quality, it is Hand Crafted and therefore require the best craftsmanship and high quality control.
The logs used are either Cedar or Douglas fir; both unavailable in South Africa and both are among the highest quality logs in use in the log construction industry.
The log size varies and the logs are in their natural state, which ads character and uniqueness to the house.
Every log has to be fitted individually, unlike common log homes using machined logs that are uniformed in size and profile.
The average size of logs we use is 250mm on the thin side and 350mm on the butt side, while in most common milled log homes the log size (both ends) is 140mm. The structural strength of our log houses is much higher as a direct result of that.
The corner system we use is Scandinavian full scribe, which gives the structure a lot more strength and it is less affected by shrinkage, as the notch leaves very little sapwood and utilise the most of the heart wood.
We offer the best value for money. We are definitely not the cheapest but by far the best. If you compare Handcrafted log home to Milled log home in the US, you’ll find that the cost per square meter is about double. In SA the average turn key price for a milled log home is R6000-R7500, while we offer Handcrafted log homes fo raverage of R6500-R8000.
If you are looking for a log house you are probably not a run of the mill person, so why not choose a house that is literally not run of the mill? Choosing Summit SA will definitely give you the most unique and beautiful house.
Corner style:
Summit Handcrafted Milled
General looks:
Summit Handcrafted
Milled pine
Hope you make the right choice for you, please contact us for any information needed or general advise.
