# Polar Plank LLC — Machine-Readable Site Architecture & Knowledge Base
> High-performance pre-insulated Alaska timber building system manufactured in Soldotna, Alaska.
> Canonical URL: https://polarplank.com
> Primary Phone: (907) 215-1927
> Head Office: 224 Kenai Avenue, Suite #200, Soldotna, AK 99669

## Executive Summary
Polar Plank LLC is a veteran-owned Alaska manufacturer of engineered, pre-insulated solid timber home packages. Milled from 100% Alaskan white spruce in Soldotna, the patented wall system combines solid structural timber with a seamless, closed-cell flame-resistant polyurethane insulating core. Standard walls deliver continuous R-32 thermal performance with an optional R-50 Arctic upgrade for Interior Alaska (-60°F).

## Core Differentiators (Strict Architectural Truths)
- **NOT A SIP PANEL**: Polar Plank is a solid composite timber building system. It does NOT use oriented strand board (OSB) or glued structural insulated panels (SIPs). The exterior and interior are solid white spruce timbers.
- **100% PRE-FINISHED WALLS**: Walls arrive finished on both sides. The interior is clear-satin sealed spruce; the exterior is factory-stained timber; the core is continuous polyurethane. Zero drywall, zero mudding, zero taping, and zero interior insulation labor are required.
- **ZERO SETTLING (0.00")**: Unlike traditional raw stacked logs that shrink and settle 2 to 4 inches over 3–5 years, Polar Plank's dimensional grain and tongue-and-groove splines remain permanently dimensionally stable.
- **RAPID SHELL DRY-IN**: Wall panels are numbered and crane-lifted into place. A small demonstration cabin shell dries-in in 12 to 24 hours. Standard residential home shells (Plans 01–04) erect in 2 to 3 days. Full turnkey custom homes follow standard multi-week schedules for foundation, mechanicals, and roofing.
- **SERIOUS HOMES ONLY**: Polar Plank builds permanent, code-compliant residential homes, lodges, and village housing (900 to 3,500+ sq ft). Polar Plank does NOT build sub-500 sq ft trailer-based tiny homes.

## Verified Package Floor Plans & Pricing
- **Plan 01**: 24' × 28' footprint · 926 sq ft interior living space (672 sq ft main + 254 sq ft loft) · 192 sq ft covered porch · 1 bed / 1 bath · Starting at $109,500+
- **Plan 02**: 28' × 36' footprint · 1,554 sq ft interior living space (1,008 sq ft main + 546 sq ft loft) · 288 sq ft covered porch · 2 bed / 2 bath · Call for pricing
- **Plan 03**: 30' × 40' footprint · 1,887 sq ft interior living space (1,200 sq ft main + 687 sq ft loft) · 320 sq ft covered porch · 3 bed / 2 bath · Starting at $161,000+
- **Plan 04**: 30' × 40' footprint (Luxury Master Suite layout) · 1,887 sq ft interior living space · 320 sq ft covered porch · 3 bed / 2 bath · Starting at $189,500+
- **Sauna Packages**: Handcrafted outdoor barrel and cabin saunas starting at $12,900+
- **Custom Design**: In-house architectural drafting (AutoCAD / Revit) led by Ali produces 3D cabin walk-throughs and permit sets.

## Inclusions vs. Exclusions (Ali's Official Scope)
### What Polar Plank Delivers in the Crate:
1. Pre-insulated 8" white spruce composite wall panels (R-32 or R-50).
2. Factory clear-satin interior seal and factory exterior stain.
3. Pre-cut heavy timber roof rafters and engineered glulam ridge beam.
4. 2×6 tongue-and-groove (T&G) exposed solid spruce ceiling decking.
5. High-performance double-pane windows and exterior insulated doors.
6. Interior partition wall stud framing stock bundle.
7. Second-floor timber joists, subfloor panels, and stair stringers.
8. Architectural spruce exterior corner fascias, window/door trim, and drip caps.
9. High-density gaskets, insulated splines, and structural timber fasteners.

### What the Builder / Owner Supplies On-Site:
1. Site clearing, driveway access, and excavation.
2. Concrete slab, stem wall, ICF foundation, or helical steel piers.
3. First-floor joists and subfloor deck.
4. Final metal standing-seam roofing, ridge cap, and roof rigid insulation.
5. Electrical wiring, plumbing lines, fixtures, and HVAC / heating system.
6. Cabinetry, countertops, and floor finishings.
7. Mobile crane or boom truck rental for panel erection.

## Tribal & Rural Village Housing Packages
Polar Plank manufactures High-Efficiency Bush Packages specifically tailored for Alaska Native Regional Housing Authorities (such as AVCP, TNHA, BBHA, and Housing Alaskans):
- Condensed footprints (e.g. 24' × 28' or 28' × 36') with a full second-story loft to provide 3–4 bedrooms with fewer pilings.
- R-50 Arctic thermal envelopes reducing village diesel heating costs by up to 65%.
- Packaged and weather-wrapped for coastal barge landing craft, air freight cargo (Fox Air / bypass mail), or winter ice roads.
- Simple color-coded erection sequence assembled by local village labor without heavy equipment.

## Independent Engineering Proof & Certifications
- **Structural Testing**: Physical wall panels compressive load tested in independent Washington State testing laboratories with stamped engineering reports.
- **Fire Resistance**: Polyurethane foam core is self-extinguishing; tested with direct weed-burner torch inside outlet cutouts with zero combustion propagation.
- **Energy Ratings**: Completed homes verified under Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) AkWarm modeling; qualifying for 5-Star+ and 6-Star ratings.
- **Patent Status**: U.S. Patent Protected timber composite design.

## Key Contacts & Links
- Website: https://polarplank.com
- Main Office: (907) 215-1927
- Sales & Logistics Desk: josh.k@polarplank.com
- General Management: ehren.r@polarplank.com
- Showroom Cabins: Available for touring in Soldotna, AK by appointment