The Canadian Handbook Of Log Home Building.pdf

The use of one of our greatest natural resources

- logs - in the construction of homes and other

buildings is an old form of building which has taken

on new popularity in recent years. With this surge in

popularity has come an inevitable landslide of

"how-to" books, each claiming to teach the best

methods and construction styles, and each

designed for a varying range of building skills,

This book. The Handbook of Canadian Log

Building, is designed for use by anyone in the log

building industry: a once-in-a-lifetime builder, or the

professional, hand-crofted log builder using these

skills to earn a living. It is meant to be a reference

book as well for building authorities and teaching

institutions who must make it their business to

become familiar with the latest techniques of the

trade.

This book is the result of nearly a decade of

experience by the author - a professional log build

ing contractor, an instructor and a designer, The

techniques involved, though, are the result of ideas

gained from many sources, including students of

the trade and other log builders. The Handbook of

Canadian Log Building is designed to familiarize

both the novice and the professional builder with

as many pertinent techniques as possible, while

keeping the importance of practicality in the fore-

front. This book won't however, discuss such con-

struction areas as carpentry, electrical wiring,

masonry techniques, etc., because these categories

fall into the realm of other specialized trades which

are not the concern here. Readers requiring more

information on these topics should consult local

engineers, architects and building inspectors.

What this book is really all about is the basic

step-by-step process of learning about log con-

struction. Naturally, some of the steps may seem

elementary at first, but it is advisable that the

reader learn each step in order, and understand its

total value. Once this understanding has been

gained, short-cuts which will speed up the produc-

tion process may occur and should certainly be fol-

lowed. The intent here is merely to provide the best

possible foundation on which to build. With this in

mind, log building enthusiasts should read the book

fully in order to realize that, in any building project,

there are many ways to accomplish each facet of

construction; with all the possible combinations

available, extensive planning should be done

before construction starts.

On a final note, remember that unlike any other

form of construction, log building involves material

that is in constant and uneven motion (causing

settling) due to such occurrences as material

shrinkage, material compression and differential

loading of the walls because of roof design and

roof loads.

We don't wont to "bog" the reader down with

technical terms and data, but rather, illustrate as

simply as possible the eventual outcome of each

facet of the construction process. However, in order

for the builder to achieve results comparable to

the photos and illustrations in this book, he or she

must have the willingness, desire and ability to work

with their hands, handtools and a chainsaw. It is

also of great importance that a natural love for

wood and design be a part of the builder, in order

that a beautiful piece of art be molded from the

natural logs.

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