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Brice1775
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# Posted: 6 Sep 2018 05:29pm
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I been trying to research the benefits/pros and cons of using a three sided log to build my log home. I really like the three sided logs but after taking some classes through the Log Home Builders Assoc. They prefer to use full round logs using the butt and pass method. Can anyone here fill in some gaps for me?
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Atlincabin
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# Posted: 9 Sep 2018 03:53pm
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In my opinion (and you get what you pay for with opinions) it depends on your budget + time/energy available to build + what look you are going for. I have done both. 3-sided logs go up pretty fast and easy compared to full round logs. Stack them up and spike them together (with sealer/insulation between), cut out the desired openings. Easier to add interior finish wall if desired and easier to fit interior partition walls to the structure. Depending on the logs, they can be tighter in terms of insulating properties than full-round logs. Likely less vertical shrinkage of your structure, especially if you can find someone selling standing-dead lumber. Less surface to peel. Full-round logs give a more traditional look, but can be more difficult to fit. Unless you do full-scribe (and maybe if you do), there will be chinking to add. Especially for the first-time builder, the round logs will be more time-consuming than 3-sided. Much more surface to peel. Likely more vertical shrinkage.
There are several books out there about log building that will provide much more insight than this, but those are my quick thoughts. And others are likely to chime in here.
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Brice1775
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# Posted: 11 Sep 2018 04:21pm
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Thank you for your opinion. You made some very valuable points. Last question for you, with the three side logs I would think that there is no need for chinking. Is that correct to assume?
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Atlincabin
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# Posted: 11 Sep 2018 07:58pm
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You can get away without it for a while, but ultimately it is better to have some sort of water barrier. However with 3-sided logs, the amount of chink/caulk required is pretty minimal.
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