30x40 2 story log home.

[timberwolf]

Hey all.

Been a lurker on this forum, for the longest time.  Managed to learn a ton from here in the couple years I've been hiding in the shadows.

Always wanted to build my own place, and almost jumped in on a framed house a bunch of times.

In the end, I did something a little different.  I know there aren't a log of log homes in this forum, but thought maybe, I might squeeze mine in.  There's enough standard construction (basement, plumbing, etc) that might help someone along.  I'm not finished yet, hope to be dried in next week.

Here's where I am now.



Tons of photos in my Picassa albums if anyone's interested.  And feel free to ask questions.

https://picasaweb.google.com/105249771901653794829/GatheringLogs#

https://picasaweb.google.com/105249771901653794829/PeelingLogs#

https://picasaweb.google.com/105249771901653794829/LogHomeBuilding

https://picasaweb.google.com/105249771901653794829/LogHomeStainingAndChinking


Thanks,

Jason.


ED: repaired first link - MD

[duncanshannon]

Hi and  !

thanks for posting... looks like the first image "where I am now" link isint working. 

Here is a how-to use Picasa for inserting pictures... (everyone would love it if you posted a few directly in the forums)

http://countryplans.com/smf/index.php?topic=7810.0

[mogie01]

Your cabin in beautiful, can't wait to see more pictures.

[timberwolf]

Hey all.

Been a lurker on this forum, for the longest time.  Managed to learn a ton from here in the couple years I've been hiding in the shadows.

Always wanted to build my own place, and almost jumped in on a framed house a bunch of times.

In the end, I did something a little different.  I know there aren't a log of log homes in this forum, but thought maybe, I might squeeze mine in.  There's enough standard construction (basement, plumbing, etc) that might help someone along.  I'm not finished yet, hope to be dried in next week.

Here's where I am now.



Tons of photos in my Picassa albums if anyone's interested.  And feel free to ask questions.

https://picasaweb.google.com/105249771901653794829/GatheringLogs#

https://picasaweb.google.com/105249771901653794829/PeelingLogs#

https://picasaweb.google.com/105249771901653794829/LogHomeBuilding

https://picasaweb.google.com/105249771901653794829/LogHomeStainingAndChinking


Thanks,

Jason.


ED: repaired first link - MD

Ok, I've been through the forum section on inserting pictures, and I've managed on other forums before.  Can't get the image to display properly.  Sorry.

[mgramann]

Hit the "Quote" button on my post, and you will see how I posted the pic below.



Looks good!

[timberwolf]

Ok, so I got the right format  , seems the URL I'm getting from the Picassa website is what doesn't work correctly.

[duncanshannon]

wow, thats cool!  how has it been to build?

[mgramann]

Ok, so I got the right format  , seems the URL I'm getting from the Picassa website is what doesn't work correctly.

Using Google Chrome, I click on the image to blow it up to full size, then right click on the image and "Copy Image URL"

I'm sure other browsers have a similar option.

[metolent]

Wow, that's awesome!  Beautiful!

[timberwolf]

wow, thats cool!  how has it been to build?

The log contruction technique is Tight Pinned Butt and Pass.

[Don_P]

The log contruction technique is Tight Pinned Butt and Pass.

This looks like a Skip Ellsworth style?

[timberwolf]

This looks like a Skip Ellsworth style?

Correct.  TPB&P

[MountainDon]

... I know there aren't a log of log homes in this forum, but thought maybe, I might squeeze mine in.....

There may not be a lot of examples of log built homes and cabins here, but there's always room for diversity. I like the looks of yours. Redoverfarm has done a magnificent job on his log home of recycled old square cut logs. I really like the looks of that too.

Where is this located?  What type of trees? Were they from your own land? How long did it take to dry or season them before they were ready to be used? What is the chinking material?  Is this to be a full time home?

[yankeeredneck]

How do you like Skip's way of log home building? I have read many differnt things on his technique, some good some not so good. Everyone has an opinion on it. What's yours?

[timberwolf]

How do you like Skip's way of log home building? I have read many differnt things on his technique, some good some not so good. Everyone has an opinion on it. What's yours?

I had no problems with the build (other than those that come with any type of first time contruction).  I never understood alot of the controversy (and I've read it all) as all of what I learn in class makes perfect sense, or why some people seem almost hostile towards LHBA.  Other than personal esthetics, I can't really find fault in the contruction techniques, and I've had ALOT of people with plenty of construction experience come by during my build, and they shared the same opinion.

Granted, log home building isn't for the faint of heart, the effort required to move logs that size is not to be taken lightly.

[timberwolf]

There may not be a lot of examples of log built homes and cabins here, but there's always room for diversity. I like the looks of yours. Redoverfarm has done a magnificent job on his log home of recycled old square cut logs. I really like the looks of that too.

Where is this located?  What type of trees? Were they from your own land? How long did it take to dry or season them before they were ready to be used? What is the chinking material?  Is this to be a full time home?

I'm in Ontario Canada, less than an hours drive from Ottawa.  The logs are winter cut Eastern White Pine, from a local farm about 30 mins away.  With the method I used, seasoning isn't required (yeah I know).  The chinking is a mortar mix, slightly different than what I was taught from my class, as I wanted a white chinking.  This will be a full time home, it is 2400 sqft + basement.

[timberwolf]

Got me some windows in!

[UK4X4]

try these

[timberwolf]

Ok, I think I figured out which URL to use for the img tags.

Try again.

Ok, I just can't win... 

[UK4X4]

use the little moana lisa button above

open your photo -rightclick properties and copy the "address" *.jpg file complete it should look somethiong like

https://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g165/POshaughnessy/DSC00446.jpg

then paste it between the two sets of img square brackets

[cbrfh1000]

Would love to no where you got the plans from as there is very little like this in the uk , and would like to build something similar , any help would be much appreciated ,

[speedfunk]

great looking log shelter!! 

[C.Oden]

Timberwolf is active poster and over on the LHBA forum. Google it or pm me and I can provide it. They build butt and pass log homes using pinned green logs. I took the class years ago and while I love the look I don't love the maintenence of one. Cement board keeps the red heads at bay better than logs. lol