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DIY Log Cabins Construction Manual
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1. Lay the roof sheathing directly over the beams prior to installation of the
decking.
Caution: Do not apply significant loads (e.g., bundles of logs or lumber)
on the beam system.
4.7 Log Gable Ends
Construct gable ends after completing log walls, double lintels and beam
system. DIY Log Cabins typically include full log gables to the ceiling line.
For example, a cathedral ceiling where the ceiling follows the slope of the
rafters (or scissor truss) would have a log gable full height. A vaulted ceiling,
where there is a flat ceiling above the second floor (usually at 8-feet), would
have a full log gable end up to the 8' ceiling. Typically, the objective is to use
full logs at gable ends to provide superior insulation and the “log look” from
the interior view of your gable ends.
Refer to your inventory list, stack elevations, and log details to determine the
method of gable end construction for your building. Be sure to read over and
become familiar with the procedures suggested here and in your final plans
detail sections before beginning gable end construction.
How to Install Log Gable Ends
1. Mark the EXACT MIDPOINT of your building with a pencil or chalk line
on the top of the last course at each gable end. This should be the center of
the gable end wall. On gambrel buildings (barn style roof), refer to the final
plans for location of additional roofline breaks (See Pages 5-7 & 5-8, Sect.
#5). Gable end logs are shipped extra long with square-cut ends to allow for
on-site trimming to exact roof pitch.
Do not attempt to cut angles until
walls are complete.
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 for your wall logs. Be sure that
all log joints are toenailed and tight before installing LogHog™ fasteners.
3. With the first gable end course installed, fully erect all remaining gable end
logs. When fastening log ends,
be careful to avoid placing fasteners at end
locations that will be trimmed later, to avoid hitting fasteners with your saw
blade. Check for plumb and level as you progress up the gable end.
Cutting Log Gable Ends (Detail L-30)
1. After gable ends are completed and braced, locate two pieces of the material
to be used for your rafters. Measure and cut the birdsmouth notch where the
rafter will bear on the sidewalls. Use these two rafters to locate the
ridgeboard.
2. Set the rafters in place against the log gable end such that the untrimmed
ends cross at the ridge point. Mark the ridge location so that the logs can be
notched horizontally (minimum 1” deep) to receive the end of the
ridgeboard. Before notching the logs, check the height marked on the wall to
the required ridge height on your final plans.
IMPORTANT!
Setting up scaffolding
is common practice for
building log gable
ends. Build sufficient
support to hold the
weight of the logs as
they are brought up in
preparation for
placement. Lumber
required in scaffolding
as walk boards
is not
included in your log
home package.
Storing the gable logs
on the beam system is
not recommended.
BRACING
SAFEGUARD!
It is important to
adequately brace gable
ends until ridge beam
and roof decking have
been installed.
Support the gable end
wall securely with 2x4
bracing inside and
outside (not provided)
TO PREVENT ANY
GABLE END
MOVEMENT
DURING
CONSTRUCTION.