Log Cabin Secrets

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My new log home that I’m building will require about a zillion gallons of polyurethane for the interior. Any tips.

I’am going to build a log cabin back aways back in the woods. I cut the balsam logs into 16 footers last summer and shortly going to 2 side them with our mill. But is it better to put them on stickers to air dry them; or build the cabin right away, as the whole building will settle and dry? An area in the woods would be cleared for the cabin, but I don’t know if there would be enough air flow to dry the logs properly? Any tips would be helpful. Thanks

The second video in a two-part series showing the construction of a “REAL Log Homes” log home kit by Seven North Log Homes, previously Cathedral Living Log Homes. The Host has no relationship with this company, just giving for your information. It took 3 days to erect the weather-tight shell, another day or so to button up some details and 5 years for the host to finish it inside! I truly loved this home but had to sell for professional reasons. Listen to my podcast on log homes for more information! www.hofpodcast.com

Sam Wells, owner of Coyote Sam’s Bar & Grill in Tyler, Texas, gives a walking tour of his new restaurant. This commercial building features extensive use of Satterwhite logs, timbers, and finish materials on both the interior and the exterior. Great design ideas in lodge-style construction and decor. www.satterwhite-log-homes.com www.coyotesamsbarandgrille.com

I have recently been thinking of building my own house. The railroad where we live has just replaced a bunch of their rail ties and I was wondering if it would be safe to use them as building material for a house.

I have seen old buildings that have been built using rail ties. My main concern is that the ties are treated with creosote and that might create a health issue as well as problems with getting the house insured.

I was thinking that you can build the house using the same techniques as building a log cabin. Just use mortar between the ties and then use a laquer finish on the interior walls. Would this work?