N80
Super Member
Eddie, that house does indeed have problems. But for whatever reason I just haven't seen that around here.
My logs are completely square. The only place water can get in is the ends, and like I said, mine are dovetailed and the top of each dovetail slopes downward. Where each dovetail fits you apply this thick black pitch-like glue and then you caulk at all the join lines.
Only time will tell of course. But so far so good. And the house that is 20 years old is a Southland like mine. The older house was imported from Canada and I have no idea who made it.
And while brick, vinyl and Hardi-plank (that's what my home is covered in) would surely be more rot resistant, I just don't see it being an issue with cabin. Only time will tell.
Although, I know that there are tobacco barns in eastern NC that are built of logs and are over a 100 years old and they are solid as a rock.
I think a lot has to do with the design, construction and proper treatment. Just like anything else.
My logs are completely square. The only place water can get in is the ends, and like I said, mine are dovetailed and the top of each dovetail slopes downward. Where each dovetail fits you apply this thick black pitch-like glue and then you caulk at all the join lines.
Only time will tell of course. But so far so good. And the house that is 20 years old is a Southland like mine. The older house was imported from Canada and I have no idea who made it.
And while brick, vinyl and Hardi-plank (that's what my home is covered in) would surely be more rot resistant, I just don't see it being an issue with cabin. Only time will tell.
Although, I know that there are tobacco barns in eastern NC that are built of logs and are over a 100 years old and they are solid as a rock.
I think a lot has to do with the design, construction and proper treatment. Just like anything else.