Honest Abe Log Homes Video #4 [19 minutes] focuses on building the log walls. Josh Beasley [Honest Abe President] shows how the courses of logs are laid out and prepped before they are screwed down. This foundation “platform” is used in all of our live annual workshops in the Honest Abe Activity Building in Moss TN. We usually have 100 to 150 in attendance at each and every workshop.
Honest Abe uses Eastern White Pine for the log system because it is a quick growing renewable resource that is abundantly available, kiln-dries well, and tends to not twist or crown like many other wood species.
Electrical in a log wall is generally no problem, but takes a little bit of planning and work as logs are being stacked. Make sure outlet locations are marked on the subfloor before stacking or after the first course.
Where two logs are joined on the ends (butt-joint) Honest Abe uses a combination of sealants, flashing, blocking and fasteners to create a strong seal and connection.
Windows and doors attach to a floating T-Jamb / Buck that allows a secure connection but also very minimal movement in the wall if necessary.
Again, Josh only fastened the first course down in the previous video. When constructed, all fasteners and sealants should be used for all logs on each course.
Watch this video #4 here => https://youtu.be/5bRuSN8-t54
In the Next video, we are going to install an exposed beam ceiling system to create a second floor in our display.
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