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  1. Members only - Welcome to the BBQ Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Politics and social. Interaction beyond log homes! LHBA members only. (NEW 8/2024!)

    1. The Picnic Table

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      Socialize beyond log homes! Jokes allowed, dusty not dirty. (NEW 8/2024!)

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    2. Politics

      Political discourse, may it not sour your attitude! (NEW 8/2024!)

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  2. Members only - All topics from our class, and more Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Share your build and get answers to your questions. Review other builds. Q&A our class content. And more!. LHBA members only.

    1. Log home and cabin related, general discussion

      The primary forum for LHBA Members, for general discussion about log home and log cabin related topics. (Please visit the BBQ for general socialization)

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    2. Every phase of contruction, discussed in detail

      Discussion of anything and everything that was covered in the LHBA log home building class. Everything separated by phase of construction and discussed in detail!

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      1. Build threads,
      2. Pre-build,
      3. Foundation,
      4. Log work,
      5. Roofing,
      6. Utilities,
      7. Misc. construction,
      8. Exterior work,
      9. Buy / sell / trade / share deals,
      10. Members Helping Members

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  3. Members only - Free access for friends and family Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Free LHBA access for Nuclear family and 2 friends. The definition of nuclear family, depends upon which direction you look. SUPPORT and UNDERSTANDING (NEW 8/2024!)

    1. Nuclear family + 2 friends

      Intended for the kids, spouse, parents, grandparents to follow along. Plus two friends. May you all learn and grow in the process. NEW 8/2024!)

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  4. Public forums - Log home and log cabin information Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Open discussion about log homes and log cabins, also milled timber product kits, handcrafted homes, saddle notch, Scandinavian, Stockade style, Hogan and more!

    1. Advice on buying your log home or raw land

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      Post the MLS listing, or pictures, and receive free insight from LHBA members! (NEW 8/2024!)

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    2. Maintaining log homes and log cabins

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      Ask for maintenance advice! Free info / advice about chinking, staining, sanding, rot repair, settling, and more! (NEW 8/2024!)

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    3. General discussion about log homes and log cabins

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      Insurance, Land selection/prep, plans, lifestyle, worries and dreams, et cetera!

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  5. Public forums - About the Log Home Builders Association Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Questions about our log home building class and construction method, answered by instructors and former students. (NEW 8/2024

    1. Questions about Butt and Pass

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      1) Tight Pinned Butt and Pass 2) Skip Style Butt and Pass 3) LHBA Butt and Pass 1, 2 or 3, it's all the same to me! (NEW 8/2024!)

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    2. Our log home class

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      Interested in taking our log home class? Q&A here about our class with past students! (NEW 8/2024!)

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    3. General questions about DIY log home from scratch

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      What is it like building? How do I prepare for a build? Address your concerns and satisfy your curiosity. (NEW 10/2024!)

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    4. Secondary owner support

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      SOS: free legacy support. If you purchased a student built home, then we are here to try and answer all your questions (NEW 8/2024!)

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    5. Student / LHBA Member websites, blogs and air B&Bs

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      A list of student websites, blogs and rentals. Take a look, learn from their experience and/or just book a wonderful place to stay. (NEW 10/2024)

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    6. Student build threads

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      An area where LHBA students can share their log home journey (pictures, video, stories, et cetera) and maybe arrange to visit one in person (NEW 10/2024!)

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  6. Public forums - General discussion, non-log home related topics Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Discuss topics not related to log home construction. No political posts allowed (NEW 10/2024!)

    1. General discussion

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      Open discussion: interests, hobbies, opinions, et cetera. No politics. (NEW 7/2024!)

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    2. Solar energy and alternative power

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      Discussion of alternative power options

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    3. Alternative construction

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      Alternative construction methods (other than log homes)

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    4. Camping /prepping

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      I can only assess the unknowns that I can imagine. I can only prepare for the unknowns that I can assess. (NEW 8/2024!)

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    5. Technology

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      Past, present and future! Implications, effects and advice! (NEW 8/2024!)

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    6. Health / fitness

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      A vital part of your construction journey. (NEW 8/2024!)

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    7. Alternative heating / cooling

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      Rocket stoves, biomass, passive solar and smores! (NEW 8/2024!)

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    8. DIY / Crafting / Makers

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      Share your non-log home related DIY projects here! Share your skills, ideas, knowledge and experience. (NEW 10/2024!)

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