Log Home Construction
Log Home Construction
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Does anybody know of an on-line resource for log home construction details?
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RE: Log Home Construction
If you are really interested - get a VERY reputable company with many good references. There are a bunch of nuts out there. Make sure they can provide engineering in your state if you need it. Many cannot. I got involved in one project and when I saw their calculations - they didn't even show good - not by much but higher than I would have expected.. Their engineer said something likje "So..."
So - be careful.
And do NOT forget --- that log homes shrink - up to a couple of inches the first year. So all plumbing, HVAC, electrical, cabinents, fireplaces, etc have to be designed to "float"!!!!! or at least not "crash" into something else.
Good luck - have fun - most are quite beautiful.
RE: Log Home Construction
I don't believe there is an independent body regulating these yet. I have always obtained what I need to know from manufacturers (both of the log components, and of the incredibly long lag screws they use).
But now I remember--there are some of those IBC Evaluation Reports out there, that you can reference.
DaveAtkins
RE: Log Home Construction
RE: Log Home Construction
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