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03/09/08, 04:05 PM
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anyone know anything about vertical log cabins
My wife and I just bought 9 acres (no structures) and we want to move onto it as soon as possible. Our plan is to build a 24' x 24' vertical log cabin so we can move in and start on the "real" house, a 38' sixteen sided post and beam structure with cord wood infill (like Rob Roy's.) That's gonna take a few years.
Can anyone share experiences, ideas, memories etc?
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03/09/08, 04:36 PM
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I built a 2-story cabin last summer, but it was considerably smaller and it's not log construction. Mine has a footprint of 18'x18', but part of the downstairs is the porch.
You can download the plans for free, at least to get some ideas. Here's a thread about the details of my project.
http://homesteadingtoday.com/showthread.php?t=217458
You might also consider the pyramodule. The plan can make use of indigenous wood.
http://pyramodule.com/
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03/09/08, 05:00 PM
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Whoa, are you cool! Thanks
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03/09/08, 05:36 PM
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I would think about a camping trailer or motor home to live in till your house is built and then you have the choice of moving it around if needed and you can sell it to get some of your money back. Sam
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03/09/08, 05:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tamsam
I would think about a camping trailer or motor home to live in till your house is built and then you have the choice of moving it around if needed and you can sell it to get some of your money back. Sam
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That's what I did. We stayed in a 25' travel trailer, but it was getting pretty cold by the time we got into the cabin. It was clear that the travel trailer wasn't going to be satisfactory for winder weather without considerable winterizing.
The suitability of a travel trailer or motorhome will depend on the climate and how long they will need to stay there. We got away with it because we were in the cabin by the end of October, although we had already seen a little snow.
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03/09/08, 05:49 PM
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Actually, that was the last step. We have a short bus that we converted and a 1959 camper trailer that we and the kids stayed in on weekends and such. Wouldn't want to winter that way though. We are imagining a grand plan (imagine that  = ) When we get the bigger house up, we then turn the cabin into my workshop or a rental/guest cabin or my workshop.
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03/09/08, 06:24 PM
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This is the Cabin we've been working on. Your plans don't sound too much different there ours. We have a little old camper we stay in on weekends while working on this. When retirement comes we'll build the main house and then this will be the guest cabin or my studio.
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03/09/08, 08:10 PM
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03/09/08, 09:09 PM
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We know where your coming from, good luck on where your going!!
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Originally Posted by theuniquey
My wife and I just bought 9 acres (no structures) and we want to move onto it as soon as possible. Our plan is to build a 24' x 24' vertical log cabin so we can move in and start on the "real" house, a 38' sixteen sided post and beam structure with cord wood infill (like Rob Roy's.) That's gonna take a few years.
Can anyone share experiences, ideas, memories etc?
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I remember a few years back when I still subscribed to Mother Earth News ( before they went YUPPY) they had a article about a woman building a cabin vertically the way you are talking about. It had a title that had fortress in the name if that helps any. You could probably check their archives and find it. I also remember that it burned to the ground when they were almost finished but they started over and got it done.
We are doing pretty much the same thing as most of the people responding to this thread. We got our land first, put a construction office trailer I bought dirt cheap and added an addition on it. Commonly refered to as camp deliverance. That was good for a while but we have since relocated and tied onto our strawbale building and added another addition were now about 1100 sqft which is much more tolerable while we work on the big house. If you get curious check out our new homepage at www.freewebs.com/strawhousefarm
I am also familiar with Rob Roy, and in support of any form of alternative construction.
Good Luck!!
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03/09/08, 09:37 PM
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I erred. The article I wanted to post by the same author, (Dorothy Ainsworth) is here http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/ainsworth50.html.
She built her beautiful verticle log cabin and it did burn before she could move in. The second article is about the rebuilding of the new one.
She has actually written several wonderful articles about numerous things she built at her place. The big home, her piano studio, the beautiful doors at her place, her well operated by a windmill and the cistern she built.
Visit www.backwoodshome.com and search "ainsworth". She has written of her accomplisments for many years.
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03/09/08, 10:57 PM
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Here is a little log cabin I built. Only 200 sq feet. For the most part, only required 3 tools - chainsaw, 1/2" drill with 18" auger bit, sledgehammer. The technique is called butt and pass. No notching required.
Oh, and here is the one I'm working on now. A bit more complex.
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03/10/08, 05:16 AM
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If your purpose for verticle log construction is to use short logs to build with, there is also a system called (piece en piece) construction. This method places verticle timbers at intervals with horizontal logs between the verticles. This style has a more traditional look and is no more difficult to build than a verticle wall. Also controls settling issues associated with horizontal only log constuction. An internet search should give plenty of info about this style.
Good Luck
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03/10/08, 08:57 AM
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A local guy built a vertical log home about 20 years ago. If I remember right he ran them through a band saw to give them 3 flat sides. I also remember that he put several blades on a circular saw and cut a 3/4" keyway in the floor and top beam. Then he cut a similar keyway in the ends of the logs. He used a piece of 3/4" plywood for the key. That gave him a very flat inside wall. His house was very nice when he finished.
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03/10/08, 11:51 AM
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My husband and his father built a 20X20 vertical D-log cabin over a full basement. A few years later they added an enclosed porch with horizontal logs. I'll dig up some pics for you and if you have questions I will pass them on to my dh.
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03/10/08, 11:53 AM
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Logbuilder, that second cabin is gorgeous!
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03/10/08, 01:05 PM
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I really like Dorothy Ainsworth. She is one tough chick. 
We built her hen house from plans on BackwoodsHome.
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03/10/08, 01:33 PM
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Vertical Log Cabin
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03/10/08, 04:28 PM
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That's awesome logbuilder.
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03/10/08, 04:54 PM
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piece en piece...that's good google! There's a lot of room for artistic freedom there. Another good keyword I just came across is "stockade style" google that.
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03/10/08, 04:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chalk Creek
My husband and his father built a 20X20 vertical D-log cabin over a full basement. A few years later they added an enclosed porch with horizontal logs. I'll dig up some pics for you and if you have questions I will pass them on to my dh.
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Thanks, that would be awesome!
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