Log cabin office

[santaman2000]

Settling isn't an issue, its part of the design. Accomadating for settling is something that is explained in books/online and isn't anything difficult for a carpenter to grasp. Having the free time and having access/skill to use a chainsaw & axe are the biggest issues with log buildings. That and moving the dam things about



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Yeah it's built into the design of a prefab. But you were talking about a DIY from just cut logs. Yeah most carpenters easily comprehend the settling from conventional timber building; but not on the scale that occurs with real log structures (from 8" to 14" of settling per story; more than enough to crush door frames and windows)

 

[Chris 88]

Was sure I posted this last night but I must have forgot to hit post.

Anyway...below is a picture detailing overhang ratios for log construction. If anyone is interested to learn more then the best English book is the Log Construction Manual by Robert W Chambers.

Yeah you are right settling is enough to break doors/windows but I was referring to log houses when I said settling is part of the design.

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[woodstock]

Ha ha, thanks for the ego boost Pete, yeah, I could build one, it would just take longer and there's a good chance that as mrcharly is right in that it would cost more than buying it in kit form.

woodstock, that sounds fab, what sort of size is it? £1800 is great value...

one room is like 10x8 and the second is about box room size I will get the name of the supplier and the proper spec for you.