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Building A Log Home – Part 3, Log Walls and Roof

Hermann Thoene — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:30:27 +0000

2 months after we started with the construction, the ICF basement was finished and the subfloor was in place. We were all really excited when the log home kit arrived. A 60′ truck brought all pre-cut timbers for the log walls, posts, beams and roof structure. The delivery truck had a built-in crane and unloaded [...]

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Understanding Building Codes in Canada

Hermann Thoene — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:24:09 +0000

Eliminate construction problems and save money by knowing how building codes work

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Building A Log Home – Part 2, Foundation / Basement

Hermann Thoene — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:32:26 +0000

Log homes can be built on top of any common foundation. The most common types of foundation in North America are these: Slab-on-grade Foundation A concrete slab is poured into a mold directly into the ground. This slab serves directly as the floor for the main level of the home. This type of foundation is cheap to build, but [...]

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Building A Log Home – Part 1, Lot Search

Hermann Thoene — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:56:11 +0000

When I decided to build up an EcoLog business on the West Coast, it was clear that I had to have a “show home”. Ideally this home would be at a location not too far away from where I live now, and easy to reach by interested customers. I started my lot search around Feb. [...]

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