Log Home Wiring Experts

Log Home Wiring

Log Home Wiring

Timm Gast electric is a supplier of electrical materials and services. We provide a range of options to meet the needs of our customers, such as installation, repairs, maintenance, and more. Additionally, we offer products such as wiring, fixtures, switches, and outlets

Why Choose

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Services from Timm Gast Electric

If you’re looking for an electrician in the Keweenaw Peninsula, you’ll want to consider Timm Gast Electric. A small, family-owned business, we’re committed to helping families and businesses meet their electrical needs. We provide “turn-key” wiring for new house construction, electrical and lighting layout, whole house generator installs, small commercial wiring and lighting upgrades, residential remodeling, and additions. With over 30 years of experience, we’re confident that we can provide the quality services you need and deserve at a very affordable price. Contact us today to learn more about what we can do for you.

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We are a one-stop shop for
all your electrical needs.

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Our electrical systems
are designed to meet
today's demands.

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We specialize in "turn-key"
wiring of new house construction
and small commercial wiring.

Our Commitment

Empowering Communities with Excellence: Our Promise to You

We don’t just provide electrical services; we build lasting relationships. Timm Gast Electric is proud to be a part of the Keweenaw Peninsula community, and we take our role seriously in ensuring the safety, comfort, and success of our clients. Our team is fully licensed, insured, and committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and professionalism in every project we undertake.

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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Electrical wiring in a log home is installed by drilling vertical holes through stacked logs to create a chase for running wires. Outlets and switches are pre-planned and notched into the logs, often during construction, to conceal wiring within the solid log walls safely and aesthetically. Wiring may run below the floor or inside interior walls as necessary.

Yes. Electrical wiring is typically routed inside the log walls through drilled holes or chases created during log assembly. This method keeps wiring hidden from view while maintaining the natural log aesthetic.

Wiring for fixtures attached to the roof or ceiling should be installed before insulation and roof completion. This allows easy access for running wires and securing them properly.

Yes. Wiring a log home must comply with local electrical codes, so it should be carried out or at least inspected by a licensed electrician to ensure safety and code compliance.

Instead of pre-drilling through all log walls upstairs, wiring is usually brought up through a hollow interior wall that connects to the exterior. From there, wires are routed along baseboards to reach upper-floor outlets.

Wires are often run through drilled holes protected by sleeves or conduits, and in some cases, cables are stapled or covered with protective strips beneath flooring or behind trim to prevent damage.

Builders commonly use auger bits or 1-inch drill bits to create holes or chases for wiring. Boxes for outlets and switches are cut into the logs using hole saws or reciprocating saws.

Plumbing lines are generally not installed inside exterior log walls to prevent freezing. They are usually routed within interior partition walls or under the home.

Detailed electrical planning is essential before log construction starts. This includes mapping outlet, switch, and fixture locations, planning wire paths, and coordinating with electricians and builders to pre-drill or create wire chases.

Common foundations include concrete slabs, crawl spaces, and basements. The choice affects wiring access and routing, particularly for outlets and wiring running under the home.
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