Loghomeology - Glossary of Industry Terms

Our friend Tom Heatherington from the Log Cabin Directory has put together a comprehensive glossary for people interested in the the industry and related industries.

Below is our first phrase, one that Tom takes credit for and offers a pretty good definition.

"Timberframeology"

The methodology behind half-timbered construction in which a visible skeletal frame supports the structure. This is also referred to as "timber frame" construction, a building method using mortise and tenon joinery that is centuries old.

Acknowledgment: The Log Cabin Directory

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"Air Drying Timber"

As opposed to kiln dried logs or timbers. Air drying involves stacking green timbers out of doors in open sheds, so that the wood surfaces are exposed to the surrounding atmosphere. Air movement through the stack removes and evaporates moisture in equilibrium with the temperature and relative humidity of the atmosphere.

"Post (post & beam)"

Vertical construction (support) members used as uprights supporting a beam (i.e. post & beam). A vertical or upright timber.

"Western Red Cedar"

This species is found principally along the western edges of British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. A soft, straight-grained wood that is extremely resistant to decay and insect damage. It is used extensively in roof coverings, exterior sidings, fences, decks, and log homes. (Species: Thuja Plicata)

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Modular Log Homes - Style and Quality For Much Less

By Shannon Phelps

There is this warm association that goes with a log home and they were once a dream that many could not afford but with the massive boom in competition for modular log homes, the dream can now be a reality. If you have the dream of building a traditional log home with post and beams and butt and pass then this is not for you. But if you love the look of a log home but would rather save money and speed up the process then you may want to consider the many styles and sizes in modular log homes.

Firstly, what is a modular house of any type? Modular homes are basically built in a factory and then transported on site where the 'pieces' are put together, and the build if finished. The fact they are built in a factory is the reason they are cheap, there are no delays for weather or waiting for material deliveries and also with the efficiency of factories now there is minimal material wastage.

Some people have the idea that because they are pre-built or mass produced they are not quality homes. This is far from the truth if you purchase your modular log homes from reputable manufacturers of which there are many out there. Modular homes are considered to possibly be stronger than traditionally built houses because they need to be strong to survive the transportation process, glue, nails and bolts are used in areas that a traditional builder wouldn't use them in.

Modular log homes are not limited to a few styles and floor plans anymore. Of the top 3 manufacturers only, you would have a choice of over 100 styles and floor plans and each company allows for customization (obviously at an additional cost) if you are not 100% happy with the base plan. You can get round logs or rectangular logs with log on log style, different log sidding, dovetail corners, gable overhangs, you can definitely get "the look" of a traditional log home without the need to spend the money.

Whilst traditionally log homes are energy efficient, the manufacturing process allows for some additional bonuses and many companies are now marketing green modular homes. Some modern unseen touches can now be utilized like specialized materials can be used for insulation in between the logs creating more thermally efficient walls.

Unless you had a traditionalist visiting one of the beautiful modular homes available you would be hard pressed to see where the additional money is spent, unless of course it was the labour of love you have always dreamed of. Otherwise modular log homes are definitely worth the the money "not spent"!

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