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Acreage! Own an piece of the Catskills!

 

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Escape to the Mountains!

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Cute Country Charm, Endless Opportunities!

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Unique Business Opportunity~Lets get creative!

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Built with the Alta Log Homes new square log, this mixed use 2400 square foot Commercial/Residential log building is located on State Highway 30, Margaretville, NY. Perfect for your business or home, it has great public exposure next to one of the busiest Farmers Markets in the area. Wheelchair accessible and zoned commercial and/or residential, home/retail is 85-90% complete builder option to finish to suit. If you are moving your business, creating a new business or looking for a place to call home, this great location and home could be yours!


Within 10 mins of Belleayre and Plattekill Ski Centers, quaint shops, eateries, distilleries and local events. 

Call 845-586-3336 today to see this property!

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For Sale - Beautiful Cape Chalet Located in the NYS Catskill Mountains!

NEW YORK STATE COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST!!

4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH, 2600 SQUARE FEET 

Located in the beautiful and desirable Catskill Mountains of New York State.  Only minutes to skiing at Belleayre and Plattekill Ski Centers, golfing, hiking on the Catskill Scenic Trail, fishing, distilleries, breweries, farmers' markets and quaint shops!  2.5 hours from NYC, this opportunity will not last long!

Durably built by Alta Log Homes, this newly constructed cape chalet on 4.76 acres borders over 200 acres of "forever wild" preserved forest.  
The main level has an open plan kitchen, living area with cathedral ceiling, charming fireplace, dining area, two bedrooms, full bath, 520 sq ft deck and 38 ft long covered porch.  Upstairs are the master bedroom, bath and loft sitting area. A fully finished, walk-out basement features an additional bedroom, bathroom and cozy den area. 

Call 1-800-926-2582 for more information or to schedule a private showing. 

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$449,000

CALL ALTA @ 845-586-3336  FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING

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To Stain Or Strip?

ALTA can help with all your sealing, caulking and staining needs, call ALTA Log Homes today at 800-926-ALTA to place your permachink order!

Thank you to our friends at permachink.com for these very helpful tips!

We often get asked whether Perma-Chink's ™ wood stains and finishes can be applied over an existing wood stain. Since the answer to this question is somewhat complex, we'll look at the various types of wood stains individually.

First and foremost, for the best look and performance of a Lifeline finish, it's always best to remove any existing old wood finish unless it already is a Lifeline finish. Even then, the existing Lifeline finish needs to be in pretty good shape before we recommend applying another coat on top of it.

That pretty well covers what should be done. However the question, posed another way, is “can a Lifeline finish be applied over other brands of existing finishes?” If the existing finish is water-based and there are no signs of grayed wood and the color on all of the walls is fairly uniform, the answer is typically yes with some reservations. For example, if the existing water-based log finish contains wax there may be a problem with adhesion or “fish eyes” forming during application. But you have to be careful, not all water-based finishes are created equal. Water/oil emulsion stains claim to be water-based but in fact contain enough oil that adhesion may become an issue.

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In general Lifeline should never be applied over film-forming oil stains like Sikkens Cetol Log & Siding, Sashco Transformation, or other alkyd oil-based stains. The same thing applies to the oil/water emulsion finishes. These types of finishes should always be removed before applying Lifeline. But what about penetrating oil stains like WOODguard, Outlast Q8 Log Oil, TWP, Olympic and others? It really depends on the individual situation. Since one-coat oil stains usually don't last more than a couple of years, we rarely encounter a situation where the condition of the surface is good enough to apply one of our Lifelinetransparent stains without first removing the remaining stain residue. By the time someone typically decides that the existing finish is in need of repair there is usually enough grayed wood or dark mold growth present to require getting back down to a clean bare wood surface.

A more challenging question is when someone decides that he or she wants to apply Lifeline over a penetrating oil stain less than a couple of years old. The best and safest way to proceed is to remove the existing finish. Attempting to apply Lifeline directly over an oil-based finish is risky and the last thing any of us want is for you to be disappointed with the results.

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So what's the best way to remove an existing oil finish? If at all possible, chemical stripping is the way to go. The components in most chemical finish removers like our S-100™ and StripIt® not only soften the finish but they also help remove any residual oil that may present in the top layer of wood. Media blasting, on the other hand, may remove the alkyd film or the oil-based pigments but does not remove any oils that may have penetrated into the wood. If Lifeline is immediately applied to the blasted surface, there is a chance that the remaining oil residue will come to the surface creating an adhesion problem or blisters in the Lifeline film, especially on sunny walls. After blasting the home to remove the oil finish, a good washing with Log Wash will remove any blasting residue prior to applying the finish of your choice.

SOME RULES OF THUMB

  1. If you do not know what specific wood finish is on your home, remove it.
  2. If there are black streaks, mold spots or any other discolorations that you do not want to see through the final finish, clean the surface down to bare wood and remove them
  3. If there are signs of grayed wood or if the existing finish has areas that have peeled, clean the surface down to bare wood.
  4. Never apply a Lifeline finish over oil-based, alkyd film forming finishes.
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Exclusive Sneak Peak at whats Coming Soon!!!

COMING SOON! "Special Putnam" Alta log home currently being built. Just under 5 acres located on a secluded, quiet, dead end road in the town of Middletown, NY this stunning custom ALTA log home features 1,650 square feet of cabin living at its finest! Backed by 207 acres of NYC forever wild property, this little gem will not be on the market long!

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Call today for more information or to setup a walk through!  845-586-3336 or 800-926-ALTA (2582)

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Special Cambridge Model

Is this what your log home dream house looks like? This special Cambridge model offers the perfect combination of comfort and elegance. Its formal entry leads to both a massive great room with soaring cathedral ceilings and/or access to the downstairs sleeping wing. The great room is open to the large kitchen island/dining area and has outdoor access from this room, the dining area and one bedroom making it the perfect open air entertaining space. Upstairs the master bedroom with bath is located just behind the large loft that has impressive views through striking triangular windows, another room on this level can be used as guest bedroom, office or whatever suits your fancy! Check us out at www.altaloghomes.com to see this floor plan as well as many more! Give us a call today at 845-586-3336 or 800-926-ALTA

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Back to basics...Alta's Altan I

Guess what??.....It's featured home of the month time again!

Not only do we have a feature, we have a little something extra to offer you this month as well ?

In today's times, "tiny homes" are taking over, but did you know that we here at ALTA have had our own version of a "tiny home" for over 47 years now! (We are old, we know hahaha, we take that as a compliment so bring it on lol)

If you are looking to go off the grid or to keep things simple and go back to basics, then the Altan I was designed just for you! At 400 square feet, its the perfect weekend getaway or full time living cabin if you are trying to leave a smaller footprint on the planet. Only your imagination limits you to all the things you can do with this house. With a starting price of just $22,575.00 (Classic Log Profile), you can let your imagination run wild! Shell package includes windows, door, rafters and T&G roof base decking.

Take a looksy.....

ACT NOW, One time offer! We have ONE and only ONE Altan I display model available now for a one time purchase price of $14,575.00!!

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ALTA's own Sagamore Model

Ahhh the Sagamore....one of our all time customer favorites here at Alta Log Homes. A classic and timeless design featuring a spectacular expanse of glass.  The warmth of wood and windows combined with an efficient layout leaves no question as to why it quickly became and continues to be one of our most popular models. This home defines elegance and exudes warmth and comfort all at an affordable cost.

Alta Log Homes Premium Materials Package Price (Standard Shell): Log Packages Starting at $86,043.00 Classic Log/$90,976 Frontier Log

Call (845) 586-3336 or stop by today to request additional information or to schedule a tour of our Sagamore Model located onsite at 46966 State Hwy 30, Halcottsville, NY 12438Ext. Sagamore

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