The visual warmth of a full log home. The design freedom of modern construction. Mill-direct from Henniker, NH.
A hybrid log home combines the architectural freedom of post-and-beam or timber frame construction with the authentic beauty of Merrimac's Eastern White Pine log siding. The result is a home that looks and feels every bit like a full log home — with dramatic cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and the rich warmth of real pine — while giving your builder the design flexibility of a conventional frame.
Merrimac mills all hybrid siding and corner components right here at our Henniker, NH facility — the same premium Eastern White Pine we've used in over 2,700 homes since 1978. No dealers, no middlemen. Just mill-direct quality at honest prices.
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Hybrid construction has become one of the fastest-growing segments in custom home building — and for good reason.
Timber frame and post-and-beam structures allow for expansive open floor plans, dramatic window walls, and architectural details that full log construction can't always accommodate. Your vision isn't boxed in.
A timber or stick-frame wall cavity can be insulated to modern building codes far more easily than a full solid-log wall. You get the look of logs with the thermal performance of a well-insulated modern home.
Full log homes require massive amounts of milled timber throughout. A hybrid approach lets you invest in premium log siding for the exterior impact while keeping structural costs in check — a smart use of your budget.
Timber frame and stick-frame construction is familiar to any experienced local contractor. Our pre-cut, numbered log siding installs over the frame just like any exterior cladding — straightforward for your builder, no specialty log home experience required.
Full log homes settle as the logs dry and compress over years — requiring special hardware and windows that can accommodate movement. Hybrid construction eliminates settling concerns entirely, simplifying your build and your long-term maintenance.
Because the structure is conventional framing, you can create any floor plan from scratch or adapt any of Merrimac's existing 9 models into a hybrid format. Our team works directly with your architect and builder to spec the right siding profile and corner package.
Our log siding is milled from the same premium-grade Eastern White Pine we use in our full log home packages — kiln-dried, quality-inspected, and cut right here at our Henniker facility. It's engineered for seamless installation over any frame construction and features a high-profile pattern with a hidden nailing system that creates a true round-log appearance from every angle.
Where traditional full logs can't conform to the angular, window-heavy design language of a modern timber frame, our log siding steps in perfectly — delivering the rustic warmth of natural pine against the bold structural lines of post-and-beam architecture.
Whether you go full log or hybrid, you get the same Merrimac quality, the same Eastern White Pine, and the same mill-direct pricing. The choice comes down to your site, your vision, and your lifestyle.
| Feature | Full Log Home | Hybrid Log Home |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior appearance | ✓ Authentic full-log look — inside and out | ✓ Identical full-log look from every angle |
| Interior character | ✓ Exposed log walls throughout — the true log home experience | ✓ Interior finished to your taste — drywall, shiplap, wood paneling, or more |
| Floor plan options | ✓ Time-honored log home layouts with proven, natural proportions | ✓ Open spans, custom floor plans, and large window walls easily achieved |
| Window packages | ✓ Classic log home windows that complement the natural aesthetic | ✓ Expansive window walls and custom glazing systems fully supported |
| Energy performance | ✓ Eastern White Pine is a naturally insulating, breathable wood species | ✓ Full insulated stud cavity meets or exceeds modern energy codes |
| Construction method | ✓ True log stacking — a craft refined over centuries | ✓ Timber or stick frame — familiar to any skilled local contractor |
| Wood throughout | ✓ Massive solid Eastern White Pine logs — the real thing | ✓ Premium Eastern White Pine log siding — same wood, same beauty |
| Budget approach | ✓ All-log construction — a serious, lasting investment in the craft | ✓ More design flexibility per dollar — stretch your budget further |
| Mill-direct from Merrimac | ✓ Yes — factory-direct, no dealer markup | ✓ Yes — factory-direct, no dealer markup |
Cathedral timber beams and floor-to-ceiling windows with mountain views
Sweeping lakeside and mountain views from a timber-framed covered porch
Log siding and stone accents blended with a dramatic post-and-beam entry
Aerial view of a multi-level hybrid build set into a dramatic New England hillside
Interior log siding wall and exposed timber ceiling in a gourmet chef's kitchen
Multi-deck hybrid home surrounded by peak autumn foliage in the White Mountains
Stone fireplace, exposed ridge beam, and leather seating in an open great room
Three levels of living and outdoor decks on a timber frame — impossible in full log
Log siding weathers to a rich patina — as beautiful in winter as in fall
From the moment your foundation is poured to the day your family walks through the door, Merrimac is with you every step of the way. Our pre-cut, numbered log packages arrive at your site ready to go up — and our team provides full technical support throughout the framing process and beyond.
Every piece of Eastern White Pine that leaves our Henniker mill is milled, graded, and inspected by our crew. When you see a Merrimac home going up, you're watching 46 years of precision craftsmanship taking shape — one log at a time.
Work with your architect or use one of Merrimac's 9 standard models as a starting point. Because the structure is post-and-beam or stick frame, you have nearly unlimited design freedom — large window walls, open loft spaces, and custom floor plans are all on the table.
Share your plans with our team and we'll spec the exact log siding profile, corner system, and any porch or structural timber components right here at our Henniker mill. Every piece is cut to your project dimensions, labeled, and delivered directly to your site — no dealer, no markup.
Once your frame is up, your contractor installs our log siding just like any premium exterior cladding. Our hidden nailing system and false corner package create a seamless, convincing full-log appearance. Our team provides full technical support throughout the project.
Our Eastern White Pine log siding is milled with a high-profile round face that perfectly mimics the look of a stacked full log wall. Combined with our false corners — available in multiple styles — the finished exterior is virtually indistinguishable from a traditional log home.
And because it's solid pine — not veneered or engineered wood — it ages, weathers, and stains exactly like a real log home. It takes chinking, it takes stain, and it develops the same rich patina that makes log homes so timeless. "The Merrimac Way" extends into every piece of siding that leaves our mill yard.
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Whether you have plans in hand or are just starting to explore the idea, our team is ready to walk you through the hybrid approach and spec a log siding package that fits your project.
46 years of Eastern White Pine craftsmanship. Over 2,700 homes. No dealers, no markups — just the best log siding money can buy, straight from our mill in Henniker, NH.