It roots back to the 1930’s…
Mountain Log Home Co. has roots that date back to the mid 1930's when Henry Kopitzke and his son Harvey hired a young man by the name of Lloyd "Bud" Schaut to work in the woods and sawmill.
In 1944, the Kopitzke family began sawing on Highway 32 just south of Mountain, Wisconsin. The original mill, which was steam powered, sat across the road from where our modern facilities are today.
For years, Bud Schaut worked the mill producing much needed high quality lumber for the area while gaining experience and perfecting his skills on the fine art of sawmilling and the timber industry. Eventually, the steam mill was dismantled and sold, as the equipment of yesteryear gave way to a new era of technology.
There would be a brief respite in the family's mill heritage, but not for long as sawdust runs deep in their veins. In 1978 Lyle Schaut, Bud's son had an interest in producing log homes. With his father's knowledge, expertise, and guidance, Lyle opened the doors of Mountain Log Home Co.
Bud helped mold the future as he directed the company towards a family tradition of excellence, which is now in its third generation currently owned by Lloyd "Buddy" Schaut, Bud's grandson.
Although decades have passed and countless equipment changes have been made since that time, the craftsmanship, knowledge, and respect of our natural resources that existed then are still present today in every home we produce.
Since the beginning Mountain Log Home Co. has strived for one thing; to bring our growing family of homeowners the best homes for the best price. We start by selecting only the finest logs and timbers available for your home. Once they've passed the initial test, a tradition of old-world craftsmanship takes over. Once just trees, the logs begin a journey back through time where the artistic skill of our log work team transforms their natural beauty into timeless elegance.
We invite you to join our growing family of Mountain Log Home Co. owners, and look forward to helping you realize your dreams as you create traditions of your own!