How to (estimate) Figure Lumber B. Feet for Log Cabin in D-Logs, 28W x 34L Size

[H60 Hawk Pilot]

I have a book with cabin plans and lists of material requirements.

I am about to Purchase White Pine & Hemlock for the Log Cabin build in August 2010.

Just wondering, should I figure the (4) sides without doors or windows installed for a good estimate of material BF needed ?

I was allowing for tree breakage by falling, bad wood after sawing, etc. (using no doors or windows above) .

Also, the roof will be supported by pine timbers as well.

The size is 28 W x 34 L with 7 inch D-Log walls.

I wanted to buy enough wood to build 1 1/2 cabins during my 1st buy of Pine Timber for this cabin project in 2010. I thought that a 50% over buy would give me all the margin I needed & select the very best wood cut for cabin construction.

Open to advice and how to figure all this out and get the Correct Answer the 1st time.


Avery   

 

[jdtuttle]

Look in the toolbox for BF per log. Bottom left corner. If you have extera logs you will need them to mill lumber for cabinets, trim, rafters & floor joists.
jim

[Meadows Miller]

Gday

Avery a quick way to to it is to calculate the volume of timber you will need is wall width x height x length then divide that by a bft or linear ft that should give you the total volume as a builder i use either a 5 to 10% margin which should be more than covered by your windows and doors  ;) ;D are you using but and pass joints on your corners  mate ?

Regards Chris