Thanks for the info, Mark.
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Thanks for the info, Mark.
Thanks Sara, we have an opportunity to do some trading for a atv and just wanted to see if any of you guys have any experience.
Ok thanks guys. I'll start with the free option(library) and go from there. My first question was about pier block depth. I was going to see if there was any substantial difference between what is...
I have also thought about the same scenario. If you pay for the logs first your in trouble if your logger backs out or has problems getting the job done. I guess the ideal option would be if the...
Has anyone here used a 4x4 ATV around a log home building site? Is an ATV substantial enough to help with any moving or lifting? Just curious.
Does anyone know if it is possible to get a free copy of the 2003 Int. Building Codes? Or view them online somewhere? My google search ended up at the ICC website where they can be purchased on cd...
I haven't built yet, but my primary motivation is financial. Second is that I feel I can build a better house than the so called "professionals" and have that feeling of accomplishment that others...
I agree with Sara, and would add that it wouldn't hurt to pick up a book that covers some basic carpentry techniques and tools. It's not absolutely necessary but if you can spend your time at the...
I've been doing a little research on what I could treat my logs with to prevent termite damage and decay. It sounds like boron is the wave of the future. Wood can be sprayed, brushed or dipped with...
Thanks, thats exactly what I needed to know. One of my options was to let a local logger cut the small pines for pulp wood, but the logger will not want to leave a tall stump for me to work with. ...
Hey guys, our land that I need to clear is thick with small pines. I will be able to use some of the trees for building, but will need to cut them as close to the ground as possible. Ellsworth...
Yes, very good article. I've never read anything on vertical log construction before. One attraction for me would be the ability to haul your own logs from the woods. 10' vs. 50' logs.
Hdarty, we are looking for 50' pine logs.
Glad to see you here Hugh. I'm just a few miles from you in Cullman. I'm currently looking for someone who can supply some logs if you have any suggestions. Mark
Al, is a pole hauler used by utility companies to haul utility poles? I have wondered if those could be purchased used from a utility company.
Sara, in our class they recommended waiting until you do your final "touch up" chinking with the watered down mortar to add your color. That way you wouldn't have different shades of the color...
An excellent book on debt-free living is "Margin" by Richard Swenson. I found a copy on half.com for $3-$4. It addresses several of the negative symptoms of our high tech, progressive society; high...
Ok, Thanks
Does anyone know of a website that has a chart where I could estimate the weights of "green" logs? Specifically I would like to be able to estimate weights for Loblolly Yellow Pine. Thanks
Does anyone out there have any experience with transporting logs with anything other than a logging truck? The reason I ask is that I have had several friends, relatives and local tree services that...
My name is Mark and I attended the class in December '04. Currently looking for logs in Alabama. Looking forward to using the forum.