Log Home Construction 1

[dik]

I'm looking for technical information on the design of log homes and the log building envelope, in particular corners, penetrations door and window openings, log trusses, etc.

I've got a client that wants a 6800 sq.ft.(decimal place is correct <G>), two storey home with garage/loft with the loft connected to the main home.

I've got concerns about differential movement due to tangential/radial shrinkage and detailing joints to keep water out (minimize rot problems).

Any sites or good literature info would be appreciated.

 

[pphuddar]

Hello dik
please log on site

http://www.loghomes.com

 

[dik]

Thanks for the link, but I've been there... Mostly manufacturers and little technical info.

 

[JAE]

dik

Try the following, it appears there are some resource addresses and phone numbers here.

http://www.nwbuildnet.com/nwbn/loghomesenergyefficiency.html

 

[dik]

Thanks for the link... will run it down...

Picked up a book &quot;The Owner Built Log House&quot; by B.Allan Mackie that has some detailing info in it and a little tekkie stuff, also some email links.