The 2011 Atlanta
Log & Timber Home Show

Driving Directions

Directions to Georgia International Convention Center

Cost

$15.00 per adult onsite. Children under 18 are free with a paid adult.

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Hotel Information

Hotel Rate Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway 2020 Convention Center Concourse Atlanta, GA 30354 Phone: (404) 763-1544 Fax: (404) 763–1541 Rate(s): $129 (single/double) Cut-off Date: January 4, 2011 Internet: Complimentary in-room Parking: Complimentary

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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Friday, January 28   
12pm  10 Secrets to a Great New Log Home
Learn how to better understand the log home industry and take full advantage of this show.
Bob Marcom, Director of Sales / Marketing
Strongwood Log Home Company
   
1pm  Unique Homes for Unique People
Come learn about the benefits that can be gained through log home ownership.
Ron Nicolson, VP of Operations & Administration
CNW Log Homes of America, Inc.
   
2pm  Hybrid Timber Frame Construction:  The Best of Traditional & Modern Methods
The definition and benefits of the integrated use of heavy timbers, SIPs, and ICF methods.
Richard H. Rosenbloom, General Manager, Chattahoochee Timberframes, LLC
Authorized Representative, Riverbend Timber Framing
   
3pm  Now is the Time to Buy!
An explanation of why the current situation of our economy makes now a Buyer's Market.
David Thompson, Sales Consultant
Southland Log Homes
   
4pm  Designing to a Budget
Using your budget as your guide when creating your dream home design plans.
Michael Grant, Distributor
Jim Barna Log & Timber Homes
   
5pm  More House for Less Money
Learn about the cost saving options to allow more house for your budget.
Joel Robinson, President
Log Homes of America
   
Saturday, January 29   
11am  Creating a Design and Building Program for Your Custom Home
Selection of the deisng and construction team, creating a design program, establishing a realistic budget for construction, reviewing contracts and schedules, and establishing consistent communication throughought the completed project.
Ken Pieper, President
Ken Pieper & Associates, LLC
   
12pm  Unique Homes for Unique People
Come learn about the benefits that can be gained through log home ownership.
Ron Nicolson, VP of Operations & Administration
CNW Log Homes of America, Inc.
   
1pm  Personalize Your Log or Timber Frame Home
Personalize your new dream home using specialty log and wood products!
Don Estes, General Manager
Satterwhite Log Homes
   
2pm  Building Green
The log home design of the future:  How to build a green log home.
Craig Johnson, President
Timber Block
   
3pm  10 Secrets to a Great New Log Home
Learn how to better understand the log home industry and take full advantage of this show.
Bob Marcom, Director of Sales / Marketing
Strongwood Log Home Company
   
4pm  Hybrid Timber Frame Construction:  The Best of Traditional & Modern Methods
The definition and benefits of the integrated use of heavy timbers, SIPs, and ICF methods.
Richard H. Rosenbloom, General Manager, Chattahoochee Timberframes, LLC
Authorized Representative, Riverbend Timber Framing
   
5pm  Now is the Time to Buy!
An explanation of why the current situation of our economy makes now a Buyer's Market.
David Thompson, Sales Consultant
Southland Log Homes
   
Sunday, January 30   
11am  Log & Timber Home Care & Maintenance
An overview and discussion about basic log home maintenance and preservation.
Donald Parsons, Sales Manager
Appalachian Log Structures
   
12pm   Building Green
The log home design of the future:  How to build a green log home.
Craig Johnson, President
Timber Block
   
1pm  Designing to a Budget
Using your budget as your guide when creating your dream home design plans.
Michael Grant, Distributor
Jim Barna Log & Timber Homes
   
2pm  Creating a Design and Building Program for Your Custom Home
Selection of the deisng and construction team, creating a design program, establishing a realistic budget for construction, reviewing contracts and schedules, and establishing consistent communication throughought the completed project.
Ken Pieper, President
Ken Pieper & Associates, LLC

DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE

Friday, January 28    
1pm - 2pm   A Traditional Timber Frame Raising
You’ll get hands-on timber framing experience when you help Riverbend Timber Framing’s Bruce Bode assemble and peg a timber frame, then see it raised inside the seminar space!  Discussion will include mortise and tenon joinery, Riverbend’s pre-fitting process, and why pre-cut structural insulating panels are the easiest and most energy-efficient way to enclose your dream home.
    Bruce Bode, Authorized Representative
    Riverbend Timber Framing
   
3pm - 4pm  Milled Log Construction
Constructing a log corner using milled logs;  Window installation for your log home.
    Daryl Smith, Log Home Technical Consultant
    Jim Barna Log & Timber Homes
   
Saturday, January 29
11am - 12pm  A Traditional Timber Frame Raising
You’ll get hands-on timber framing experience when you help Riverbend Timber Framing’s Bruce Bode assemble and peg a timber frame, then see it raised inside the seminar space!  Discussion will include mortise and tenon joinery, Riverbend’s pre-fitting process, and why pre-cut structural insulating panels are the easiest and most energy-efficient way to enclose your dream home.
    Bruce Bode, Authorized Representative
    Riverbend Timber Framing
   
1pm - 2pm  Milled Log Construction
Constructing a log corner using milled logs;  Window installation for your log home.
    Daryl Smith, Log Home Technical Consultant
    Jim Barna Log & Timber Homes
   
3pm - 4pm  R-30 Construction
A demonstration about building the unique R-30 insulation log home.
    Craig Johnson, President-US Division
    Timber Block
   
Sunday, January 30  
11am - 12pm  Milled Log Construction
Constructing a log corner using milled logs;  Window installation for your log home.
    Daryl Smith, Log Home Technical Consultant
    Jim Barna Log & Timber Homes
   
1pm - 2pm  R-30 Construction
A demonstration about building the unique R-30 insulation log home.
    Craig Johnson, President-US Division
    Timber Block
   
3pm - 4pm  A Traditional Timber Frame Raising
You’ll get hands-on timber framing experience when you help Riverbend Timber Framing’s Bruce Bode assemble and peg a timber frame, then see it raised inside the seminar space!  Discussion will include mortise and tenon joinery, Riverbend’s pre-fitting process, and why pre-cut structural insulating panels are the easiest and most energy-efficient way to enclose your dream home.
    Bruce Bode, Authorized Representative
    Riverbend Timber Framing