Log cabin inspection needed in IL.

Originally Posted By: gromicko
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Originally Posted By: ekartal
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No log homes for me Nick. icon_sad.gif


Erol Kartal


Originally Posted By: Guest
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Make absolutely sure that whomever is hired is fully versed in log home construction techniques.


Log homes are far more dynamic than conventional homes and react to environmental changes by moving a lot. Door frames, window frames and interior wall partitions are typically built as sliding assemblies. Logs are frequently joined using spring loaded tensioners and there are a thousand other nuances that may not be properly observed by an inspector w/o direct knowledge of the specific techniques employed.


Make sure the client realizes that while energy efficient and attractive, log homes are maintenance intensive.


Originally Posted By: loconnor
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Chad


Good post.

The description you gave on log homes apply mostly to handcrafted
log homes as opposed to milled log homes, which basically are kits
comprised of milled logs (6"x6", 8"x8", etc), some roof framing, doors,
windows, etc., all the way to complete kits including sinks, cabinets, etc.

The milled log homes do not have the settling in them as handcrafted
log homes do. 1"-2" as opposed to 3" - 5", depending on the amount of moisture content and the species of wood. But you are correct that partition walls do have to allow for minimal settling in milled log homes.

And log homes are not maintenance free, but have been advertised as "low maintenance" homes. I guess that depends on who's definition of "Low Maintenance" you're looking at.


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