"Yeah...there is always a way. We built ramps as well, and winched up the logs.
If you have back problems, then it would definitely be worth seeing if someone could put up the shell for you. "
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Front porch by Mark Bowe
Some of you might be familiar with "Mountain Genius" crew from WV. They work with Winterwoods homes and disassemble and restore a ton of old historic hewn log homes. Great video. We love our front…Continue
Started Aug 18, 2013
Mountain cabin plans
I noticed that George Gibson has got his smaller cabin plans online now;http://www.montanacabinplans.com/I like Kootenai, although the roof above the…Continue
Started Feb 10, 2011
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shanny replied to Vic Burk's discussion Simple Weekend Getaway"There are a builders who would be happy to help you out. I know I have seen several on this site, including hand crafters like Tim Bullock that do small wall shells, natural element homes too has smaller kit packages, Appalachia homes etc. etc."
shanny replied to Beth DuBoff's discussion Alternatives to V-Groove boards for vaulted ceiling?"The only thing with beaded plywood and T-111 is it costs so much now. T 111 is running almost $37 a sheet up my way and beaded 3/8" is about the same. T&G is actually cheaper in this respect, up my way anyway. Even…"
shanny replied to Beth DuBoff's discussion Alternatives to V-Groove boards for vaulted ceiling?"For instance a mill up my way (Hancock lumber) is selling 1x6 v match camp grade .21 a ft. and mountain grade for .35 a foot, by the lift or unit. A bit more waste in camp grade, but if you have more time then money, its very reasonable. …"
shanny replied to Beth DuBoff's discussion Alternatives to V-Groove boards for vaulted ceiling?"Usually you can pick up a mountain type grade fairly reasonably priced. It might have a few more solid knots, but I like it. You sure you can't work a deal at a local yard? It would be a shame not to match the room if this is…"
shanny replied to Judy & Lee Peacock's discussion Sweating Andersen Windows"I live in Maine too. I had anderson windows in my last place and I liked them. This one I have Jeldwen and Marvin patio / slider. Its been real cold -14 to -16 plus wind chill into -35 range a few days last week. If you have…"
shanny replied to Brian Malkmus's discussion Building a Car Port with Cedar Trees"Nice sized posts!
That should hold up a tank!
I really like the look of the large posts.
Sounds like a great project."
shanny replied to Brian Malkmus's discussion Building a Car Port with Cedar Trees"Nice....any pics?"
shanny replied to Brian Malkmus's discussion Building a Car Port with Cedar Trees"I did my posts a bit different on my porch. They are full trees 16 ft. + in the front (spaced about 8' on centers). I built the deck first using small cedar logs flat sawed on two sides for joists (spaced 2' on centers). I did…"
shanny replied to John & Pat Biehn's discussion Plexiglass railings"We don't like glass primarily because of the cleaning. This is just us, some people don't mind cleaning it. What we did which some people would call "cheezy", is used wire fence. We did not intend to do this,…"
shanny replied to Brian Malkmus's discussion Building a Car Port with Cedar Trees"Also I stained them with eco wood treatment with a bit of brown tint / paint. Used a sprayer....did the barn too."
shanny replied to Brian Malkmus's discussion Building a Car Port with Cedar Trees"I just hand peel the logs....one of the best tools we have found, believe it or not, is the little T handle screwdriver that comes with Husqvarna chainsaws. :) They peel a lot better when the sap is running though."
shanny replied to Brian Malkmus's discussion Building a Car Port with Cedar Trees"Okay....here is a few pics of the lean 2 style tractor port off the size of my little storage barn. Of course a free standing car port you would need to roof truss it or do a ridge and rafter roof. But might give you ideas. Very…"
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- Tell us about yourself:
- Building a small hewn V notch "eclectic, adirondack, mountain style" cabin out of white cedar we hauled out of the woods ourselves.
- Are you lucky enough to be living in a log home?
- yes
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 12:27pm on February 10, 2013,
James W. Harbin said… Hey Shanny, Long time no text. I tried to retrieve your post but, it said it was deleted. I can see by your page that you have been quite busy. Delmarva weather has finally gotten cold and we have dodged three major storms. Looks like folks are getting into building mode and life is good. Take care, Jim and Pam Harbin
- At 5:26pm on May 6, 2012, James W. Harbin said…
Hey Shanny, You can teach an old dog new tricks! Thanks for the education. Jim and Pam
- At 11:36am on February 24, 2011,
Whitney Richardson said… Shanny--
Thanks for your comment. We've actually featured two of George's projects in the past year -- "Rustic Rambler" in Cozy Cabins 2010 and "How the West Was Done" in December 2010. The latter is currently featured on our web site, countrysbestcabins.com, if you'd like to take a look. We'll definitely keep an eye out, though, for possible projects in the future.
Thanks again for sharing.
- At 6:37am on April 27, 2010,
Dolly - Es Log Home Restorations said… - Hi Shanny, and welcome to the neighborhood. Dolly
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