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We found and purchased a 1903 log house with the intent
of restoring it. Part 1 in a series of articles:
Evaluation of the site and structure.
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We found and purchased a 1903 log house with the intent
of restoring it. Part 2 in a series of articles:
Rough assessment, log stripping, final assessment.
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We found and purchased a 1903 log house with the intent
of restoring it. Part 3 in a series of articles:
Removing logs from a wall, replacing logs, and repairing logs using
borates and epoxies.
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If you have rotted logs to repair, fear not. The first
thing to do is to figure out why the rot is present and fix that
problem. We list the problem areas to check and what to do if you find
trouble.
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Your home is a major investment so it is important to
clean, treat, finish and maintain it properly. We'll lead you through
the steps necessary to clean and refinish your log or wood sided home
and your wood decks and railings.
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A great pictorial article written by the good folks at
Saver Systems on how to clean, refinish and maintain your wood decks
and railings.
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Advice specific to cleaning and refinishing Cedar Logs,
decks and cedar sides homes.
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What's involved in chinking your log home, let's look at
some common techniques and materials to use. And we'll explain a
variety of ways to apply chinking.
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Without protection from sun and moisture, wood
"weathers" and deteriorates. Finishes are used to enhance appearance
and dimensional stability, and to prevent deterioration.
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What's the best style of log work for us?
Where do we go for financing?
How long will it take?
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We get a lot of calls asking what tools can be used to
make log railings and furniture. There are several possibilities
depending upon how quickly you want to build and how much effort you
want to invest. This article focuses on log railings although much of
what is discussed can be applied to log beds, tables, etc.
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Fall is a good time to do a final check of the exterior
of your home before you settle in to enjoy a warm, dry and comfortable
winter ...
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This summer we have had the pleasure of visiting fellow
log building enthusiasts Thierry and Marie-France Houdart in France.
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How do you know when the chain needs sharpened? The
following guidelines can help:
- You have to apply pressure on the bar to cut
- Your saw kicks out more sawdust than wood chips
- You can see light reflections off the leading edges
of the cutters
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If you like the look of logs, you can use log accents to
add beauty to any home or add appeal to a log home.
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Handcrafted log homes are generally more expensive than
milled log homes because there is so much more labor involved and often
larger material is used.
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There are several ways milled logs can be stacked:
- Double Tongue & Groove Round Notch
- Butt & Pass Method
- Interlocking Corner Method
- Post & Beam Method
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When I went to Japan several years ago to re-erect our
first log home to Japan I kept hearing people ask why the house logs
weren't 'Norimaki Logs'." or ... How to avoid mold and mildew on your
beautiful logs.
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In this issue we will focus on de-barking tools, log
scribers and peaveys. We'll also lead you through the many methods used
to peel logs from drawknives to adzes to pressure washing.
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