Peter,
I see where you're going but I don't think you would get much heat from your septic tank. The heat generated in, say, a compost pile is due to the aerobic (with oxygen) bacteria digesting...
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Peter,
I see where you're going but I don't think you would get much heat from your septic tank. The heat generated in, say, a compost pile is due to the aerobic (with oxygen) bacteria digesting...
Log homes require no more protection from humidity than any other wooden structure. Just because I cover my 2X4 stick frame house with vinyl doesn't mean the moisture in the air won't get to the...
LHBA member, Thomas Elpel did something similar in his home. http://www.hopspress.com/Books/Living_Homes.htm
He built using various methods (bnp, stone, slipform, etc) and integrated a greenhouse...
Jaak170,
Here is some good background information on the differences between the swedish cope method and butt and pass. Also some information about chinking along with pictures and video. Good...
The logs don't have to dry before you use them with this method. In theory, you can cut, peel and stack in one day if you had a bunch of people and about a 36 hour day. Without getting too deep,...
DGC,
Try this for making your stick. http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/departments/espm/extension/TREESTK.HTM
I don't think any of our members have built with vertical logs. The best one I've seen was built by Dorothy Ainsworth. http://www.dorothyainsworth.com/build/fortress.html
Her site has lots of...
On the first day, God created the dog and said:
????????? 'Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past.? For this, I will give you a life span of twenty...
An old man and his ever-nagging wife went on a vacation to Jerusalem. While they were there, the wife passed away. The undertaker told the husband, ?You can have her shipped home for $5,000, or you...
Shank,
It is very feasible! It will require lots of hard work, patience and planning but it's definitely possible. It's all about time and money. If you have plenty of one you don't need a lot...
Mike,
Just because you have high humidity and bugs, doesn't mean you can't have a log home. As long as you follow a few cardinal rules, such as minimum height of the lower logs from the ground,...
Quotes from their FAQ page:
"How much power does the Earth4Energy windmill produce?
Our aim is to produce 1000 watts of power by using blades that are 8 feet in diameter with wind speeds of 20...
Welcome to the forums, Marc. I completely understand your desire to learn as much as possible about B&P before committing to anything. Check out Paul Kahle's website,...
One that I know of did. I think Basil built with poplar.
JD
Welcome, LeighG. Sounds like you've been bitten by the log bug, but good. You'll find many like minded folks here. It's good that your wife will be attending with you. You'll both be glad that...
Bill,
I don't know of any. Try contacting Bearfort lodge. They do log home restoration and may be able to steer you in the right direction.
JD
Welcome, Smokey.
By not looking well, do you mean you have some rot or is it just discoloration? Either way, if the logs aren't protected, you will get rot.
More info will help us give better...
Yep. The first two rules of any weapon and especially firearms is:
1. Never draw a weapon that you don't intend to use.
2. Never brandish or point a weapon at anything or anyone that you don't...
I couldn't agree more, Simple Mind. My daughter and I had the best time shooting together. She would bug me almost every weekend to go shooting. After the aforementioned (sp) incident, I made sure...
A few years ago, I got an urgent call, at work, from my then 14 year old daughter who was at home alone. Seems that someone had tried to break into our house. When he couldn't get in through the...
Good point, Rod. Here's a link to the DOE site showing which states have net metering programs. http://www.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/resources/maps/netmetering_map.shtml
AFAIK if your state...
The LHBA recommends that you take the class before acquiring logs. One reason for this is that the class will teach you what to look for, methods of obtaining logs at low cost (sometimes free), etc....
I agree, Dave. People are sheep and the politicians know it. I've come to believe that the purpose of all subsidies/assistance is to keep all us serfs on the government tit so we'll continue to...
How about this for an alternate form of transportation? They make great companions too.
http://www.harnessgoats.co.uk/
Klapton, more power to you with your yard. Some folks derive great...
Cameron,
A log home can be built in any shape, just like a stick frame home. The square design is taught in the class and used by most members for a few reasons.
1. It's simpler for first time...