WOULD LIKE TO ADD ON TO MY CABIN

[slowroast]

WOULD LIKE TO ADD ON TO MY CABIN .WOULD LIKE SOME INPUT ,I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A TWO STORIE ADD ON ABOUT 24X24 WITH A 12/12 PITCH ROOF MY FIRST CABIN IS 12X18 WITH A 12/12 ROOF WOULD LIKE TO PUT ADD ON ON THE BACK OF THE CABIN ,ANY INPUT WOULD BE USEFULL


THANKS
SLOWROAST

[Shark]

Take the class :)

[gunner2pilot]

Hello, Slowroast. Shark is right - the class is necessary (he should know - look at the house he built). Besides learning the proper (LHBA) method of building a log structure, as a member you'll have access to the members' forum and that is invaluable. Between the class and the forums, you'll have all the information needed to do it right. Most members (if not all) will echo Shark's advice.

[loghousenut]

Take the class. The size you are looking at is not difficult. The only difficulty you will have is trying to live with your decision to keep all of the non-log section of your house after you're done.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t55/loghousenut/Our%20Home/Row710-27-09009.jpg

[RockEngineer]

How you attach an addition depends on the type of log structure you are starting out with. If your existing structure is machined logs or some other log building system, it can be complicated to attach a rough log or different profile log home and have it look good or fit together. Also if you use a system that settles attached to a system that doesn't settle or has finished settling then you need to make accomodation for that.
One option that often works is to build the new structure completely separate from the existing structure and connect the two with a breezeway. Alternatively, a good builder can probably overcome the problems of mixing building styles and fitup. The problem is recognzing the problems with the particular style or styles of log building and being sure you have adequately addressed them all and still have a stable structure. Lots to think about and each style has its own advantages and problems.