tommygun

Not all log building methods require dry logs. But, you will find that dry logs can be much lighter than wet ones, regardless of the building method.

Splitting, checking and settling are caused by different forces and conditions, depending upon the species of log used and the method of construction.

What you will find is that the most popular methods of building with logs used by professional builders/contractors lends itself to all three of these.

Build with methods that do not cause or exacerbate these problems and you don't have to worry about them.

If you use the LHBA's preferred building methodology, you can build with green timber. Settling is not an issue.

Using green logs may be something you need to do if you are building in an area where you cannot afford to wait and must build your structure quickly. At most, a touch-up of the chinking between logs might be required after a few years, but that tends to be the exception rather than the rule.