Building With Logs

Building With Logs
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Now completely revised and updated; B. Allan This classic is still considered the best book ever written on making a full sized log home. This enlarged eighth edition; revised in 1997; is filled with numerous major construction improvements; and clearly shows the novice and experienced log builder how to select logs; plan both the site and financing; and then build a handsome log structure from the foundation to the ridge cap.The concept of modern log building was born 25 years ago with the first edition of Building with Logs. All who loved log homes could; for the first time; learn how to build one. With over 100;000 copies sold; this book inspired thousands of owner-built homes.Building with Logs covers: financing; the site; planning a good home; acquisition of logs; how to fall a tree and trim it; storage of logs; safety; foundations and basements; first logs and floor joists; hewing and the broad axe; cutting a round notch; sealing between the logs; setting allowance; gable ends; electrical wiring; finishing touches and much more. The author has continued to teach; design and build. His schools have trained thousands of good craftsmen; some of whom formed companies to build internationally; with the result that the world-wide standard for excellence in log building is now a Mackie log house.Delivery PolicyPLEASE ENQUIRE ABOUT STOCK BEFORE ORDERINGI do not carry stock. Stock is held in the USA. You are guaranteed to have the item delivered in perfect condition or your money back. There is a 7 day return policy. Delivery takes roughly 7-14 working days. A delay in delivery does not entitle you to a refund. Cancellations carry a 35% restocking fee plus shipping costs back to the USA. Images are for illustrative purposes only. I have 99% satisfied customers. Order with confidence. No hidden costs. All orders are packaged securely and ship discreetly.Walmart