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lynnib
08-06-2021, 01:45 PM
Hello from WI. Built a single story 20' x 20' red pine log cabin in my pole shed about 3 years ago. It sat assembled for about 2 years and then we disassembled it and stored it to the side. Hauled it to TX where it is now assembled. About a month ago I cut in a rough opening to get in and out and immediately checked the moisture content of the logs and they were between 7.5 - 10.5% on all four logs I cut. My question is do I still need to allow for settling above doors and windows?
rckclmbr428
08-06-2021, 06:06 PM
You'll want to leave some based on the wall height above said openings
Shark
08-06-2021, 06:49 PM
Exactly how did you build it?

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lynnib
08-07-2021, 02:57 PM
Would like to add pics but I cant figure out how. I click on icon and only get a URL box. Any help?
Shark
08-07-2021, 04:45 PM
You'll have to upload them to a photo hosting site like imagur or photobucket etc.

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lynnib
08-07-2021, 06:10 PM
https://imgur.com/eXxdhQGhttps://imgur.com/0eUto06
lynnib
08-07-2021, 06:12 PM
https://imgur.com/0eUto06
lynnib
08-07-2021, 06:13 PM
https://imgur.com/0eUto06
lynnib
08-07-2021, 06:24 PM
Cut the trees down in March-April by June they were all stacked in place. 5' overhang above deck, 3' overhang on the sides, there is a front porch roof structure that is framed with logs that is not in these pics. It is resting on top of a walk out, permanent wood foundation at this time.
loghousenut
08-07-2021, 07:04 PM
That style of build will need settling spaces and sliders in the window and door bucks.

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rreidnauer
08-08-2021, 07:59 AM
That's some very uniform looking logs. But yes, even with that moisture level, I'd be inclined to leave some settling space. Why chance it?

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