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    Kevin; I have built some log buildings in my time as a carpenter and general contractor. Here is something anyone building with logs should know: The logs will settle and/or shrink over the years. That means the roof will get closer to the floor. So, when you put in a window or a door leave some space above them so the settling logs won't cause your windows to break or your door to become unopenable. You need to allow more settling space for doors than windows but both need some. Fill the settling space with fiberglass insulation and cover that with wood trim - say 1x6. Your place isn't too big so you'll not need to put partitions in. If you do they should have settling space above them as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim22 View Post
    Kevin; I have built some log buildings in my time as a carpenter and general contractor. Here is something anyone building with logs should know: The logs will settle and/or shrink over the years. That means the roof will get closer to the floor. So, when you put in a window or a door leave some space above them so the settling logs won't cause your windows to break or your door to become unopenable. You need to allow more settling space for doors than windows but both need some. Fill the settling space with fiberglass insulation and cover that with wood trim - say 1x6. Your place isn't too big so you'll not need to put partitions in. If you do they should have settling space above them as well.
    Thanks, I left abit of space . Should be good to move. Its not a great cabin, I built it because I always wanted one. I see some super nice cabins worth millions. This isn't one of those, but its mine

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    Quote Originally Posted by farmbif View Post
    +1 for the 5 gallon bucket with rv antifreeze. some peanut butter on round dowel through top of bucket and a ramp so they can get to it. I left one in root cellar for 6 months and had quite a cocktail in bucket.
    Can't image what that was like

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    Well to revive my old thread...
    I did a few upgrades to the cabin.
    Im almost done building my little workshop/wood storage shed in the back. I was really aiming for a lean-to style roof. I didn't want to make it the same shape as the cabin. I want a cabin, not an rv.
    I laoded up planks last weekend and finally did the roof on the workshop, just need a door and other little things.






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    Really a great project, Kev.

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    Thanks for bringing this one back. Love to see your pictures.

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    Thanks so much for the update! It is looking good! I see that and all I can think about is what it must have been like for my ancestors to arrive in the Michigan Territory in the very early 1830s and start from scratch to build a cabin. I hope you are allowing yourself some time to enjoy it!

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    Absolutely loving that!

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    Thanks for the kind words

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    where is the like button? that cabin is piece of functional art. job well done

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    Very nice!
    Old retired guy in Baton Rouge La.

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    Very nice but let me give you some advice. Haul a small Hydraulic Jack up there so you can lift the Cabin Corners and then place Rocks under the Bottom Logs so they are at least 6" above the Dirt. This accomplish 2 things, first the Logs wont Rott and secondly the Cabin will never smell Moldy inside. Leave the Jack in the Cabin because you may have to adjust for a number of years.

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    That in the wilds of Alaska would be a dream .

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    Nice

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shawlerbrook View Post
    That in the wilds of Alaska would be a dream .
    Still just a dream for most of us.

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    Looks awesome!

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    Looks good Kev.

    I see power poles by your truck in that picture.
    Is that where your cabin is, or are you more remote?
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    Great job. I remember the several years I lived in my hunting cabin several miles from the road. No power, outhouse, water from a spring across the pond. Walked out for work before dawn many a sub zero morning towing a toboggan behind me with coyotes just off the trail. No worries as I had my trusty Blackhawk. Sitting at the porch table watching the snow blow across the pond in complete silence except for the wind in the pines with a glass front wood stove keeping me warm . Wouldn't trade that time for any money.
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    I like the big slabs you got for the porch decking.

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    I really enjoyed the pictures and story on the cabin build.

    I would be worried about snow load with the moss on the roof.
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