Our Kits Provide Owners, Builders and Developers with the highest quality Materials Package available for the high demands of a Vacation Rental Property in any marketplace.

Introducing The Ultimate Lookout Tower

With 360 degree views and modern twists on a classic design, the Lookout Towers offer a sophisticated yet cozy space to call home. Inspired by the classic “Fire Towers” design, this efficient floor plan was designed with simplicity in mind to maximize space and style. Featuring elegant architectural touches and high-end finishes like quality appliances from Miele and Pella® aluminum clad wood windows, the Tower is the perfect Vacation Rental Property for those looking to live simply and luxuriously.

If you’re interested in purchasing the Tower, learn about the purchase process.

The Lookout Tower Materials Kit

Making your dream, a reality.

You shouldn’t have to wait to get the mountain home you’ve always wanted. That’s why we have options to choose from including:

The Structure, Finishing Materials, Furnishings, Financing and Installation

Materials Package: The Shell to Enclose

Interior Finishes

Furniture Package

Our Process - Normerica

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Pricing Between $124K-275K

  1. Pressure-treated sill plate; termite shield & skirt flashing

  2. Conventional first-floor system with bridging and hangers as applicable; includes construction adhesive and 23/32” OSB floor sheathing

  3. Log skirting (matching log siding profile)

  4. Pine logs – Precut and numbered for window/door openings and applicable corner system (Eastern White Pine; 13 courses for approximate 8′ first-floor ceiling, 8/6 log with notch & pass or optional corner system, to be noted differently on Sales Agreement) with vertical wall posts for inside and angled corners

  5. Window and door buck lumber

  6. Windows provided based on package chosen. All choices are insulated low “E” double-hung, awning, angle bay, casement, and special wood windows per plan with 5/4” x 4” exterior trim; includes snap-in colonial grilles and screens where applicable. See Gold & Silver package comparison chart for further information. NOTE: All fixed upper gable glass is to be supplied by owner; 5/4” x 4” trim supplied with materials package

  7. Exterior doors provided based on package chosen. Choices include solid wood, stain-grade fiberglass, or steel insulated exterior doors with 5/4” x 4” exterior trim. See Gold & Silver package comparison chart for further information

  8. Interior partition framing with double top plate and single bottom plate; 2×6 framing where necessary for plumbing walls

  9. Conventional second-floor system with bridging and hangers as applicable; includes construction adhesive and 23/32” OSB floor sheathing

  10. Interior stair systems – 2×12 stringers with 2×4 temporary treads

  11. Gable end framing per plan with gable trim

  12. 7/16” OSB sheathing and building wrap for exterior stud walls

  13. Matching log siding for gable ends, dormers and second-story walls (and garage walls, if applicable) with 2” x 4” and 2″ x 6” corner boards for angled corners, PRECUT false log corners for other corners (NOTE: False log corners NOT available for saddlenotch corners)

  14. Conventionally framed roof system per plan, with sloped hangers for structural ridge areas as applicable

  15. 7/16” OSB roof sheathing, asphalt impregnated 30 lb synthetic roof underlayment

  16. Roof gable overhang provided based on package chosen. See Gold & Silver package comparison chart for further information.

  17. Fascia boards and soffits provided based on package chosen. See Gold & Silver package comparison chart for further information.

  18. Pressure-treated porch open deck, and exterior balcony framing (supports to grade by owner) and 5/4×6 bull-nosed decking (per plan); includes bolts for deck to house connections

  19. Round handcrafted White Cedar railing systems for porches, open decks, balconies, lofts, and open side(s) of interior stairways. Exterior stairs and stair rails are available as an upgrade order and can be quoted once site grade is known

  20. Roof valley flashing and dormer step flashing, if applicable

Porch roof framing, sheathing, felt paper, and ceiling

  • Accessories including joist hangers and screws

  • Double row polyfoam gasket, hardwood dowels, and caulking

  • All attached/detached garages are supplied with 2×4 exterior framing, 7/16” OSB sheathing, building wrap, matching siding, PRECUT and conventionally framed roof system

  • Illustrated construction manual and standard details

Each Tower home is designed to meet at least the minimum standards of the 2018 International Residential Code and will, in many cases, meet local building code requirements.  However, some locations may impose other requirements which you must make Lookout Towers LLC aware of to insure that your home is appropriately modified to meet those specific requirements.

All designs meet a 40 lb. roof/snow load standard. Roof loading can easily be modified for your particular building location at either a modest extra charge (for higher load regions) OR a cost reduction (for lower load areas).

Nails are only provided by us under our shell erection agreement

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Materials Package -

Shell Package

Exterior Windows Standard energy efficiency. Solid wood frames per plan ANDERSEN Series 400 Clad windows per plan.

Higher energy efficiency windows

Exterior Doors Patio doors, single French doors, and courtyard swingers made from Aluminum Clad

Patio doors, single French doors, and courtyard swingers from ANDERSEN 400 Clad Series

Roof Gable Overhang 12” gable overhang, 12”-16” eave overhang 24” gable overhang, 12”-16” eave overhang

Porch Ceilings, Fascia & Soffit Fascia boards and 3/8” rough sawn pine plywood soffits and with vent strips

Fascia boards and 1x6 White Pine Tongue & Groove for soffits with vent strips

Handcrafted Logs Available as separate option at extra charge

Porch posts (8”-14” approx. diameter) and 8x8 S4S carry beams

Blueprints Final, not engineer sealed blueprints on pdf. Includes Basic Foundation plan. Up to 5 printed versions available for a fee.

Gold package also includes ENGINEER SEALED final blueprints on pdf. Includes Basic Foundation plan.

(NOTE: Illinois, California, and/or structural beamed roof or floor systems carry an additional charge)

Note: In several areas of the country, building codes may require the purchase of the Gold Package

Make it stand out

Introducing your Furniture Package

Standard Materials List of Furniture:

  • We include:

    • Exterior stairways to grade

    • Fireplace and chimney

    • Tongue & Groove or other interior wall materials

    • Insulation

    • Deck flashing

    • Pine or other finished flooring

    • Gutter systems

    • Roof covering, such as asphalt shingles or metal roofing

    • Roof ventilation and drip edge

    • Garage doors

    • Other interior finish materials

Make it stand out

Construction Services for Installation and/or completion

Construction Services:

  • We include:

    • Solar Panels

    • Wind Generator

    • Water heater

    • Fireplace and chimney

    • Appliances

    • Insulation

    • Roof

    • Roof

    • Other finish materials

Make it stand out

Introducing your off the Grid Package

Standard Materials List of Off the Grid:

  • We include:

    • Solar Panels

    • Wind Generator

    • Water heater

    • Fireplace and chimney

    • Appliances

    • Insulation

    • Roof covering, such as asphalt shingles or metal roofing

    • Roof ventilation and drip edge

    • Garage doors

    • Other interior finish materials