Steps in building a Log Home Cabin.
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Laying the foundation skid joist.
We use 4x6 and 6x6 for our foundation skid joists. |
Connecting the joist.
Note the support under the door opening. |
Securing first course.
We use Olley screws to secure each row of logs. |
Securing cross braces to skid joist. |
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Cutting 2x6 Tongue and Groove decking.
We use 2x6 Tongue and Groove decking for our flooring and ceiling. |
Installing flooring.
Each board is secured with screws in the tongue so that they are not
visible when the flooring is completed. |
Using tapping block.
We use tapping blocks to push the pieces together; thus ensuring that
the flooring is snug before screwing it down. |
Just about done with the flooring. |
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Second Course of Logs.
We overlap our corners 6". |
Cutting out by-pass by hand.
The lower log must be notched so that the bypass logs sits flat on
the corners. This can be done by hand or with a router. |
Finishing the bypass notch. |
Second course completed.
Notice that we covered the floor to keep it clean during the rest
of the construction. |
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Side slit for corner spline.
A slit is made in the bypass log so a spline can be put in the butting
log. |
Cutting the end spline slit.
End splines slits are needed for butt ends on all walls. Splines are
used to seal bypass and butt joints. |
Spline installed in corner bypass. |
Polyfoam insulation.
Polyfoam is installed between all rows. We only show it for one row
in the pictures. |
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| Polyfoam installed on a wall. |
Ensuring that sides are level.
Care must be taken to ensure that the walls remain both vertically
and horizontally level. |
Dimension Check.
Care must be taken to ensure the building remains square. |
Progress--the walls are taking shape. |
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Window opening.
Window openings must be planned and made during wall construction.
Final detail cuts are made prior to insulation. |
Window opening is completed. |
Last row of logs must be cut for gable angle.
The last row of logs must be cut length wise to accomodate for the
slope of the roof. We use a 7/12 pitch on this model. |
Installing the last row of logs. |
