Whoa, I might have bit off more than I can chew: BIG BIG logs

[Magicman]

I am also curious about carrying that course all of the way to the ridge rather than all of the way across the eve.   ???

[MotorSeven]

I am also curious about carrying that course all of the way to the ridge rather than all of the way across the eve.   ???

It's a 44' run, two- 16 footers and one 12 footer. I only had 12 footers on the truck, 16's are en-route so I used the 12's first up and over. I know some of you would stagger the seams, but with 5x10 rafters I really don't see the need. Also I can control the "drift" easier doing it this way so my boards come out dead level up at the top. Halfway up I start measuring up to the peak on both sides and adjust each board so the measurements stay the same. Trying to do that over 44' would be a nightmare.

[ljmathias]

What about measuring down every 4-8' and snapping a line across?  That wouldn't be too hard, to my way of thinking, plus it would buy you a whole lot more stability in case of strong winds- but then, I live in hurricane alley and that thought is always in the back of my mind when building anything....

Lj

[edkemper]

For the few of us that build log homes with natural unprocessed green logs, the pictures of the logs on the truck are viewed as Log Porn. Nothing gets us as excited as seeing large diameter logs ready to peel and stack. One bigger log for the Ridgepole would be a perfect dream.

[MotorSeven]

Here are some updated pic's. The decking is on and I still need to rip the last boards up at the ridge. I spent 10 hrs up on that 10/12 pitch tar papering my myself..it was not fun, but the rain started later that night which put a smile on my face




This was my answer to spread the weight of the ridge support over the 10' door opening: a Crows Foot....Peace Brother:








I order the metal this week, basement slab gets poured in a few days. I will be on the mill this week cutting out the 2x6 gable studs and window frames. Hemlock board on board will go on the outside.

[Magicman]

Your project is a class act.   

At least yours is progressing.  Mine has been at a standstill for four months.  Maybe things will soon slow down and I can get back to it.  Keep us updated.