Log addition

[adams77]

Guys I need some information on log buildings. I have a slabbed outdoor section 15 X 40 on the back of my shop and I was considering building a log "cabin" addition on it.

I dont want a kit, I am looking for something that I can do myself along with the family. Other than lincoln logs I have no experience building with logs.

Anyone else ever do this?

 

[1320stang]

Uhh....., buy old utility poles from the power company and make your own, adult sized Lincoln Logs?

 

[Sundowner]

you can buy siding that looks like logs split down the middle.
you hang it like normal clapboards, but it looks like a log cabin when you're done.

EDIT:
buy "The Craft of Modular Post and Beam" by James Mitchell.
it's a great book with gobs about selecting, harveting and building with logs.

 

[autoist]

Contact these folks: 870-221-1150

They're selling the logs for the 4 outer walls of different size cabins - no kits, just enough logs to put up the walls...they're in MO but will ship...part of a liquidation of a failed resort near Branson for which the logs were ordered but financing fell through.

 

[RPH]

Quick search turned up this site.
http://www.weyermanlogs.com/

 

[adams77]

Thanks for the links guys but this is something that I really dont want to use any pre fabbed stuff, I want to use real logs that I will be de-barking and hewing myself.

 

[RichS]

I googled the phone number below and saw your response to a user's question where you gave the following information. I've been in contact with the folks at this number and the deal seems too good to be true. Have you purchased any of the logs from them?

Thanks!

Rich

Contact these folks: 870-221-1150

They're selling the logs for the 4 outer walls of different size cabins - no kits, just enough logs to put up the walls...they're in MO but will ship...part of a liquidation of a failed resort near Branson for which the logs were ordered but financing fell through.

 

[little d]

you do realize that the logs will shrink dont ya? research, reasearch, and then reasearch some more.