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Section 

4

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Assembling Your Stockade Log System 

 
 

4.1

 

Install Base Course to Foundation (Details L-1-RR & RF) ..... 4-4

 

Base Course to Subfloor .................................................... 4-4

 

4.2

 

Window & Door Bucks (Details L-40 & L-41) ....................... 4-7

 

Installing Door Bucks ........................................................ 4-8

 

4.3

 

Install Wall Courses ................................................................. 4-9

 

Keep Walls and Corners Plumb ......................................... 4-9

 

Installing Window Bucks ................................................ 4-10

 

Stacking Identical Logs ................................................... 4-10

 

4.4

 

Second Floor Girder Installation ............................................ 4-11

 

4.5

 

Second Floor Beams .............................................................. 4-12

 

4.6

 

Temporary Second Floor Decking ......................................... 4-12

 

4.7

 

Log Gable Ends ...................................................................... 4-13

 

How to Install Log Gable Ends ....................................... 4-13

 

Cutting Log Gable Ends (Detail L-30) ............................ 4-13

 

Installing Log Siding over Non-Heated Areas

 

4.8

 

Installing Doors and Windows (Details L-40; L-41) ............. 4-14

 

Preparations ..................................................................... 4-14

 

Installing the Window or Door ........................................ 4-14

 

Exterior Doors ................................................................. 4-16

 

4.9

 

Electrical Considerations ....................................................... 4-17

 

4.10

 

Log Caulking (Interior & Exterior) ........................................ 4-18

 

Applying Caulk ................................................................ 4-18

 

4.11

 

Exterior & Interior Wood Preservative .................................. 4-21

 

Exterior Wood Preservative Application ......................... 4-21

 

Interior Wood Preservative Application .......................... 4-22

 

Additional Suggestions .................................................... 4-22

 

 

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Страница 1: ...Beams 4 12 4 6 Temporary Second Floor Decking 4 12 4 7 Log Gable Ends 4 13 How to Install Log Gable Ends 4 13 Cutting Log Gable Ends Detail L 30 4 13 Installing Log Siding over Non Heated Areas 4 8 I...

Страница 2: ...4 Stockade Assembly 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 2 Last Revised 08 19 19...

Страница 3: ...FORE starting assembly The bundle sheet tells you where logs were packaged for delivery bundle and will assist you in locating logs during erection 6 Right elevation Outside view Wall 156 126 54 60 72...

Страница 4: ...loor should be flush with the outermost edge of the perimeter sill Figure 4 2 Layout Using Chalk Line 3 Position Logs First measure and mark the base logs to reflect the centerline of the log wall Mea...

Страница 5: ...log course is accurately placed move the base logs aside and apply construction adhesive between the subfloor and base log course to create a weather tight joint Fig 4 5 Apply 2 continuous beads at a...

Страница 6: ...ighten that side but may create a gap on the other side that does not pull completely together This results in a log that is not seated flat Left uncorrected successive courses of log will tend to rol...

Страница 7: ...centerline groove of the same log is at 3 3 4 The log that will be placed into this notch is length cut to be placed to the centerline of the passing log but do not shove the log tight to the back of...

Страница 8: ...4 wood straps Fig 4 8 Make sure bucks are plumb and square Bracing door bucks will allow you to use the bucks as guides when installing subsequent courses As you install additional courses fasten thro...

Страница 9: ...asket tape between each course Keep Walls and Corners Plumb As each new course is added check frequently with a 4 level to be sure the wall remains plumb Fig 4 9 This must be done with a level a frami...

Страница 10: ...idths when stacking logs Openings may need to be adjusted by either reducing deleting or adding door and window bucks or logs may need to be cut DIY Log Cabins takes extreme care in pre cut openings b...

Страница 11: ...and set the 16th course girder logs into the precut interior side notches in the wall logs Then rest the other end of the bottom girder log on vertical SUPPORT POSTS set in the locations designated in...

Страница 12: ...he exterior log wall Place the other end of the beam on top of the 17th course double lintel Repeat this procedure until all beams are installed and parallel with each other Check for square and level...

Страница 13: ...ete 2 Position the first course of gable end logs according to centerline mark Be sure the log course is perfectly CENTERED over this mark Then follow the same fastening and sealing procedures used fo...

Страница 14: ...all window and door openings If you haven t already use a quality caulk to seal any airspaces between window bucks and log walls Staple or tack down a continuous layer of 30 felt flashing along window...

Страница 15: ...s are put under any pressure 3 Place all interior window trim not provided according to details 4 Insert the metal drip cap in the kerf that was previously sawed in the log over window and door units...

Страница 16: ...b should be flush on the interior side Shim as necessary to level and plumb frame Fill any voids and gaps around shims as described for windows BEFORE installing wood trim 2 Nail through door casing i...

Страница 17: ...ired height 2 Drill a hole horizontally to where the box will be placed Chisel a hole in exterior log face sufficient in size for placement of the switch box 3 Kerf the logs to fixture height and dril...

Страница 18: ...uard wood preservative supplied with your log home package Follow the instructions on the packaging for whatever product you select to clean your logs Before proceeding with applying preservatives and...

Страница 19: ...aces but ideally the width of the caulking after tooling is about 3 8 This would provide about a thick bead providing good contact with both the upper and lower log Figure 4 15 Tooling the caulk 4 Smo...

Страница 20: ...caulk falls on the floor or onto a log clean with water before it cures 7 Inspect each log course for any missed locations 8 When finished clean all tools with soap and water Seal and store cartridge...

Страница 21: ...ssible allow 72 hours after power washing walls or after a driving rain Apply ONLY ONE soaking coat DIY recommends additional applications of an exterior wood finish pursuant to the manufacturer s spe...

Страница 22: ...nish be applied within the same time frames listed in the exterior wood preservative section Additional Suggestions Cleaning your logs will remove mold and mildew but it can come back within a few day...

Страница 23: ...DIY Log Cabins Construction Manual 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 23 Detail L 1 RR Base Course to Subfloor...

Страница 24: ...4 Stockade Assembly 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 24 Detail L 1 RF Base Course to Subfloor...

Страница 25: ...DIY Log Cabins Construction Manual 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 25 Detail L 30 TYP Log Gable End Cut at Roofline...

Страница 26: ...4 Stockade Assembly 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 26 Detail L 40 RR Typical Window Opening in Log Wall...

Страница 27: ...DIY Log Cabins Construction Manual 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 27 Detail L 41 RR Typical Door Opening in Log Wall...

Страница 28: ...4 Stockade Assembly 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 28 Detail L 51 RR Second Floor Beam System at Gable End Wall...

Страница 29: ...DIY Log Cabins Construction Manual 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 29 Detail L 52 RR Beams Meeting Over Girder...

Страница 30: ...4 Stockade Assembly 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 30 Detail L 54 RR Beams Cantilevered Over Girder...

Страница 31: ...DIY Log Cabins Construction Manual 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 31 Detail L 55 RR Second Floor Beam System at Framed Gable End Wall...

Страница 32: ...4 Stockade Assembly 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 32 Detail L 55 RF Second Floor Beam System at Framed Gable End Wall...

Страница 33: ...DIY Log Cabins Construction Manual 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 33 Detail L 5 RR Typical Horizontal Joint...

Страница 34: ...4 Stockade Assembly 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 34 Detail L 6 RR Typical Butt Joint...

Страница 35: ...DIY Log Cabins Construction Manual 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 35 Detail L 7 RR Typical Stockade Corner...

Страница 36: ...4 Stockade Assembly 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 36 Detail L 79 RR Typical Stockade Jack Detail for Interior Frame Wall...

Страница 37: ...DIY Log Cabins Construction Manual 2019 DIY Log Cabins LLC 4 37 Detail L 75 RR Typical Stockade Window Door Buck Detail...

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