Timber Kings Season 1 Episode 9 Arkansas Shuffle
- May 3, 2014
- 44 min
In Timber Kings season 1 episode 9, titled "Arkansas Shuffle," the crew of Pioneer Log Homes head to Little Rock, Arkansas to construct a custom log home for a family who wants to retire and live in the Ozark Mountains. However, this isn't going to be a standard log home project as the client wants a unique design with a focus on incorporating reclaimed materials.
The team faces numerous challenges throughout the episode, starting with the fact that they have to work with materials that they've never used before. The client has sourced numerous reclaimed materials such as old barn doors, beams, and even an antique window that they want to incorporate into the home. This poses problems for the team as they have to figure out how to incorporate these materials seamlessly into the overall design while still maintaining the structural integrity of the home.
Another challenge the team faces is working in the intense Arkansas heat. The team has to work long hours under the scorching sun, which is not only physically taxing but also affects the quality of the logs they are using. The intense heat causes the logs to shrink and expand, which means the team has to be diligent in ensuring that each log is properly measured and prepared before being used in the construction.
The team is also faced with the unique challenge of building the home on a steep, rocky hillside. The terrain makes it difficult for the team to maneuver heavy logs up the hill and creates a danger of potential rockslides. The team has to use specialized equipment and techniques to safely transport the logs up the hillside while maintaining the structural integrity of the logs.
Despite these numerous challenges, the team manages to pull off an impressive feat by completing the custom log home for the family in just six weeks. The final reveal reveals a stunning home that seamlessly incorporates the reclaimed materials into a modern design. The home features a wrap-around porch, a stone fireplace, and an open-concept living space that takes advantage of the stunning views of the Ozark Mountains.
Overall, Timber Kings season 1 episode 9, "Arkansas Shuffle," showcases the skills and expertise of the Pioneer Log Homes crew as they tackle a unique and challenging log home project. The episode highlights the team's ability to adapt to challenges and work collaboratively to build a custom log home that exceeded the client's expectations.