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There seems to be quite a concern among members and would-be log home builders here about log finishes. After reading the forums and listening to opinions of members and what Skip would have said, it...

This isn't even about logs. Yes it's true, they are the vehicle here. It could be a rocket ship to Mars. (or whatever) I'm a believer.

Ok, I think I really Pooched this thing up with the recipe because I am surprised at what is happening with my experiment. Both rounds in the shed (treated and untreated) have mold on them now. The...

I'm looking to build in Juneau. While isolated and seemingly remote, I anticipate a tall order of regulation to wade through due to being in "The Capitol City." I dream of the "Last Frontier" but...

I've read on here in a few places that Skip would have said "Use what you got" regarding logs. I am looking at a piece of land with Sitka spruce and Western hemlock. There may be enough timber on the...

Yeah, like I said it is really wet here (about 90-100 inches per year depending on the year) and fall time is the wettest season of all. I have seen it rain here for 36 days straight! It is not...

I am conducting an experiment with some Sitka spruce rounds in my backyard. (understanding of course, they will not behave the same as a full length log but for what it is......) Anyway, I took four...

So I found some information that gave me some more insight. I did some homework and came across an intresting study about log drying times in Southeast Alaska. This should pertain to other Pacific...

Yay! I knew I would get a response from the two of you. Thanks for the support and encouragement. I have been following both of your projects quite intently. Being that you are active fourum users, I...

Enter Readyman Dan. Hello everyone. I am new to you but you are not new to me. (I have been a frequent reader of the forum for many years.)I Only recently registered as a forum user. I am finally...