covers all aspects of building with logs. However, you'll find that they don't teach you everything you need to build a house (that my wife would live in). They don't cover HVAC , plumbing, electrical, home entertainment, etc. very deeply. You should have some info on these. I think Rick Buchanan has a favorite book line, but I plan to use very simple design that even I can't mess up. Also, you don't "need" any info that you don't have already (about nails, wood, etc).
-Peter
After I'd signed up for class, in the weeks of waiting before that weekend I was very antzy! I bought every book I could find on log cabin building. turns out, PRECIOUS little was helpful, because none of them really talked about butt and pass log homes. yeah there was some good stuff about types of logs, span tables, etc but most of it was about how to notch....
I'd be happy to mail you my collection. need the shelf space:) let me know if you're interested.
its good to know the basics of plumbing and electrical The class will tell you what specifics need to be addressed in a BnP home
one of the interesting books I found was a beginners book on masonry and stone work. gonna make a lovely hearth with (free) field stone. might use it on the outside of the walkout basement too. who knows:)
Heres a link where they talk about books from the 'for pro's by pro's' series. might be helpful. I haven't read these yet though.
http://www.loghomebuilders.org/electrical-amp-plumbing-what-book
Panderson, what is ur first name if i may ask? I hate o address people by their screen names if i dont'have too. If you don't want to disclose, that's fine too.
Anyway, what book is that you're talking about masonry and stone work? I'd be interested in that also!~Shannon~
Heres a link where they talk about books from the 'for pro's by pro's' series. might be helpful. I haven't read these yet though.
http://www.loghomebuilders.org/electrical-amp-plumbing-what-book
Can't access :-(
~Shannon~
Word advice dont play any the slots you will not win.
I been there 2 times and changes all the time.
i got Aunt gamles and owns stock in few the main stays.
If your on a budget there are some cheep hotel like at the froniter but there not pretty. across from slots of fun.
My Relatives are well off they love stay the cheep places there.
Just walk off the strip and you find cheep place hire the cab drive tell him drive cheepest near flimgos most the time you just walk around the corner of the strip you find them.
And watch around the the down side the straspher its little shady area drug dealings.
And you love the bumms begging for cash and have cell phones i If You like eat cheep and drink and gamble cheep slots fun was great for me and my friend on budget of 500 for the 7 days we were there ahha. Slots of fun we had beer and eggs and cream of something ow my stomach still hurts ahha
Only town where you can carry a open bottle of beer ore at least you used to be able to.
Talk the old people there fun and gave allot free tickets for shows and drinks.
And enjoy Lost wages haaha
sorry to tease with the link! I'll have to watch that! you'll be able to see that and so much more very soon!
My name is Pauline, by the way.
the book I have is from Black and Decker. if you google stonework and masonry I'm sure you'll find it!
let me know if yoiu cannot find it and I'll hunt it down.
that links not that secret www.alibris.com for pros by pros series is pretty good.
I am going to get a quote for a stem wall and a walkout basement real soon-just to get an idea of cost.
the link is used books-save some $$
call me Pauline. Thanks for your contact info. Will definitely call you when the really work starts. if you get started before we do, you contact me OK. It's easiest to reach me by email. my email is pandnj@msn.com.
I also recomend a good book on framing. Sunnset, "basic Framing" is a good one to start off with. It seems to be geared more towards the novice.
Stu
http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u64/hemlock77/
These are the ones i have:
~ Your Low-Tax Dream House
~ Log Home Construction Manual
~Build You Own Low-Cost Log Home
~Foundations and Concrete Work
~Be Your Own House Contractor
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I was wondering if there are any other books that would be useful?
I want books on plumbing and wiring, but are there any that pertain to log homes only or no? Is the wiring and plumbing a large difference between log homes and stick homes?
Thank you!
~Shannon~
~Shannon~