I was in the April 2008 class. I was wondering, since it was not discussed in class, if there is a way to use logs as rafters? I understand that they would require some preparation beside just debarking them. Could they be flattened on the one side with a draw knife so that the car decking would have a flat surface to nail to or would that even be necessary? I remember that Ellsworth recommended purchasing beams but I have noticed a lot of the homes I have seen have used whole logs in the ceiling and I like the look, plus I have more logs than money. I am planning my practice shed so I would like some input before I go ahead. Thanks
Sharon McClure
They were spoken about not using them in my class = difficult. Ellsworth said that they all need to be the same size. I like them also so asked well how about milled logs for rafters--he said sure. I am not sure as to all the other construction process needed so cannot answer. Rod plans on using the log rafters maybe he will say something.
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using log rafters
I was in the April 2008 class. I was wondering, since it was not discussed in class, if there is a way to use logs as rafters? I understand that they would require some preparation beside just debarking them. Could they be flattened on the one side with a draw knife so that the car decking would have a flat surface to nail to or would that even be necessary? I remember that Ellsworth recommended purchasing beams but I have noticed a lot of the homes I have seen have used whole logs in the ceiling and I like the look, plus I have more logs than money. I am planning my practice shed so I would like some input before I go ahead. Thanks
Sharon McClure
Log for Rafters
They were spoken about not using them in my class = difficult. Ellsworth said that they all need to be the same size. I like them also so asked well how about milled logs for rafters--he said sure. I am not sure as to all the other construction process needed so cannot answer. Rod plans on using the log rafters maybe he will say something.
Cle elum Log Home size
This log home looks fantastic. Any chance of getting the room sizes and layout?
David