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tete1
09-23-2014, 03:47 PM
hello everyone, am new here. i want to know how i can prevent termite from eating through my log if am building with a log.
thanks in anticipation
tete1
09-23-2014, 03:53 PM
please what kind of log is the strongest
panderson03
09-23-2014, 05:17 PM
douglas fir is one of the best, I think.
follow building codes, use metal flashing between your foundation and the logs. get the logs as high off the ground as you can (18 inches is good!), treat your logs, cut back the trees and brush around the perimeter of your home.
best of luck!
StressMan79
09-23-2014, 08:05 PM
Arrgh! Just pushed back on my phone.

1. Termidor is the most severe agent you can get (in most areas without a license)

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Blondie
09-23-2014, 08:17 PM
Hey Peter!
How is the cabin coming? Lolol is it finished?

Blondie
StressMan79
09-23-2014, 08:25 PM
What do you mean?

1. Against bugs: cedar or cypress

2. Just "strongest": some kind of rainforest wood, maybe "ironwood".

3. Strongest in bending likely to be used in a log home: Doug Fir and Larch both have high strengths.

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Blondie
09-23-2014, 08:55 PM
Hey guys,

Look at his profile. He (tête 1) has been banned.

Blondie
loghousenut
09-24-2014, 12:08 PM
Oh great... Now Bo and Tom are gonna get Rod and PeeCee involved in a mongo thread hijack. How can we avoid this fiasco?
BoFuller
09-24-2014, 08:46 PM
Oh great... Now Bo and Tom are gonna get Rod and PeeCee involved in a mongo thread hijack. How can we avoid this fiasco?

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