"Hi Kai,
I've been in the log home restoration business for 7 years, I can look at the pictures and confirm that your blasting stain removal is spot on. Don't waste your effort on strippers and cleaners. The one thing you definately need to…"
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Log Home Kits.....the Madness.
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I am sure that in the right age or scenario, log home kits were beneficial, practical, and were a break through in some shape or form in the log home industry. I am curious to hear responses or…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by James W. Harbin Feb 27, 2012.
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"And the phominess continues......"
"We sell a 3/4"X 10" shiplap white pine with v grooved edges. We discontinued the 3/4"X 12 because you get more waste with wider boards through splitting or cracking in a 3/4" board through the drying process.That is why they are…"
"You can do that, but you will have to be creative on how to hide the seam, like a barn door style shutter or something.
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"I agree with Scott, unless you are buying a handcrafted home, kits are more or less a fad. Contractors like Scott and myself can usually provide materials and labor to erect your shell for the same or less than what you will pay for a kit. And we…"
"Karen,
We are doing a log restoration just outside of Baltimore in the spring, would love to do another one over there while we're at it. I could to give you a quote, on blasting and restoring the old part of your home, and then finishing…"
"Painting that hand crafted house would be the equivalant of painting a gold ring. Wrong on so many levels."
"Remove the roof, the sheathing, the spacers between the foam, lose the plastic ( don't touch the ceiling coverings). Add fascia extentions to the height of your new insulation, spacers, and sheathing. Auger drill down the logs for the…"
"I agree with Greg. We recommend two layers of foam board with staggered seams to make a thermal seal, then run 2x4 spacers vertically to create an air space and roof vent. Then install the sheathing , underlayment, and roof coverings. Very…"
"When you say, you have no idea when to bring in various tradespeople. Do you mean in what order?
Ray
www.ohiologhomes.net"
"I don't know what your provider's policies are, but I will say this. In this industry, hand hewn logs for columns are rarely completely finished drying at installation. It's not tragic, but some adjustments have to be made during…"
"Checking is certainly normal, however, the columns appear to be checked more than normal. The paint is the main cause for this. The 20% moisture thing can be deceiving in timbers and logs, as the tester prongs usually only go an inch or two…"
"We do lot's of restoration, The proplem with weather seal, you will get the same result as you did with sashco, away from any film forming stains, sealers or finishes. I agree with Donald that Q8 oil is a good product. We use Lovitts Emerald…"
"If it was done properly those adjustable logs would have been cut through the floor, and the jacks would have been installed on top of a beam in the basement (out of site).
Boxes? The installers had good intentions, but not much vision.
Lori as far…"
"To hire out the maintanence, figure approximately $.30 per square ft. of exterior, per year. To do it yourself figure half of that.
Timber Frame would be an other option for your vinyl, or hardie board siding, mixed in with stone of course. With…"
"If you did a chemical strip, and you are mentioning fuzzies, you apperently already did a lot of very high pressure washings, so your pecking order is probably correct. The fuzzies are a negative side affect from too high pressure, but can be…"
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11 New Home Plans
If you are brainstorming over home designs and are in need of something fresh, check out the website, www.uptownhomedesign.com we just added 11 new concept plans, with about 4 more coming over the next few weeks.…
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- At 9:51am on March 31, 2012,
James W. Harbin said… Good Morning Sunshine, You realize that we are both in the dream business,right. Log homes of all types are built for people who have dreams. I truly admire your beautiful work and in today's world we need more craftsmen. Log homes needed to address energy issues and minimize waste. Green is not just a word It's a Philosophy we share.
The next time we come to Clarksville we'll look you up. Love ya, Jim and Pam
- At 7:12pm on March 30, 2012, James W. Harbin said…
Dude, You should consider decaf
- At 2:06pm on March 30, 2012, James W. Harbin said…
Ray, You should be more careful with your information. When I guarantee folks that Katahdin Cedar Log Homes will match pine quotes I have the support of a company that is well established in the industry. Go to usaloghomes.com and do your research. Thank you, Jim and Pam
- At 3:26pm on March 9, 2012,
Jill Lynn said… Hi Raymond,
Thanks for your message. We are going to need to seal the house this year. We use Sikkens. Also, we may need your help with some finishing on the inside. Let's keep in touch.
Thanks.
- At 5:52pm on March 7, 2012,
Jack said… Hi Raymond: It looks like you're not too far away = in Big Prairie? Tell me a little about yourself and what you are doing. Thanks, Jack
- At 1:29pm on February 25, 2012,
David Marion said…
people say i need to take pics of work but i never do, thanks for the thumbs up!
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