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The Craft of Log Construction
Ever wondered how a log home actually goes together? This path takes you inside the craft — from how logs are shaped and scribed to how a wall is fastened, sealed, and engineered to move. Essential for aspiring builders and a fascinating deep-dive for any enthusiast.
Course lessons
- 1 Handcrafted vs. Milled Construction Before you fall for a particular log home, it helps to know how the logs were made —… 7 min
- 2 Anatomy of a Log Wall A log wall looks simple — logs stacked on logs — but a well-built one is a small… 8 min
- 3 Corner Joinery Explained Corners are where a log home shows its craftsmanship and earns its weathertightness. Every corner system has to… 8 min
- 4 Building for Settling & the Full-Scribe Process Logs are alive even after they're felled — they shrink, compress, and settle as they lose moisture. The… 9 min
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