scesnick
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Log Cabin with Bark Siding
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I don't think the curt tone is contributing to the discussion. ......
You may choose to reply with more remarks like those above. That still will not change the fact that, in GENERAL, across a range of climates and styles of construction, log houses are still going to require more maintenance than most others. )</font>
Sir, I would point out that I began my posts in this thread with "not necessarily"... and I have continued to use words that were not "absolutes" while you continue to make broad, categorical statements as though they are absolute truth. You're also the one who has "escalated" the tone with your sarcastic statements about bringing written proof...
So, in that vein:
Myth #3: Log homes require a lot of maintenance. The truth: This is partially true but log homes typically require no more maintenace than any other type of wood-sided and wood-framed home. Maintenance usually means periodic cleaning and application of protectant stains.
Common Myths About Log Homes --one source, among many
So, using your own conversational tone -- I'll continue to stand by my "not necessarily" comment until YOU can provide written documentation to convince me otherwise....
You may choose to reply with more remarks like those above. That still will not change the fact that, in GENERAL, across a range of climates and styles of construction, log houses are still going to require more maintenance than most others. )</font>
Sir, I would point out that I began my posts in this thread with "not necessarily"... and I have continued to use words that were not "absolutes" while you continue to make broad, categorical statements as though they are absolute truth. You're also the one who has "escalated" the tone with your sarcastic statements about bringing written proof...
So, in that vein:
Myth #3: Log homes require a lot of maintenance. The truth: This is partially true but log homes typically require no more maintenace than any other type of wood-sided and wood-framed home. Maintenance usually means periodic cleaning and application of protectant stains.
Common Myths About Log Homes --one source, among many
So, using your own conversational tone -- I'll continue to stand by my "not necessarily" comment until YOU can provide written documentation to convince me otherwise....
Egon
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slowrev:
Getting rid of the "Bark" sure does make it quieter. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
In another life I built and spent 25 years living in a log home. They do have an ambient atmosphere.
Would I build another log home -- No.
Egon /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Getting rid of the "Bark" sure does make it quieter. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
In another life I built and spent 25 years living in a log home. They do have an ambient atmosphere.
Would I build another log home -- No.
Egon /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
timjowers
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"In the pioneer days, some people did build log homes without debarking. All those structures are long since rotted away."
-- I keep seeing posts like this. Doesn't make any sense. One of the oldest standing houses in the USA is in Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, SC. Its a log cabin with bark still on it. And no surrounding structure or anything added to protect it. Similarly, I went down the road here in Charlotte and met a lady who has a log cabin in her yard she says is over 100 years old. This idea the bark must come off does seem to rectify with the facts on old log cabins. (BTW, no visible signs of bark loss on either of those.) The idea one must peel seems to be more of an urban legend than a natural building material fact. Haven't heard anyone argue with facts otherwise. Maybe having the logs up off the ground and out of the rain keeps the bugs away. BTW, both of these cabins are regular pine from what I can tell. Maybe the old timers were smart enough to harvest when sap was high or something. Seems they may have possessed some lost knowledge.
Tim
-- I keep seeing posts like this. Doesn't make any sense. One of the oldest standing houses in the USA is in Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, SC. Its a log cabin with bark still on it. And no surrounding structure or anything added to protect it. Similarly, I went down the road here in Charlotte and met a lady who has a log cabin in her yard she says is over 100 years old. This idea the bark must come off does seem to rectify with the facts on old log cabins. (BTW, no visible signs of bark loss on either of those.) The idea one must peel seems to be more of an urban legend than a natural building material fact. Haven't heard anyone argue with facts otherwise. Maybe having the logs up off the ground and out of the rain keeps the bugs away. BTW, both of these cabins are regular pine from what I can tell. Maybe the old timers were smart enough to harvest when sap was high or something. Seems they may have possessed some lost knowledge.
Tim
clemsonfor
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Nice, digging up a 6 year old post to make your first one!!
Anyway welcome to TBN.
But as a forester i can tell you that southern yellow pine will loosen if the bark is not peeled. It may not fall off but i assure you its not tight, It will survive with bark on and out of the rain. I have some put up for 7 years and fine and we have some sheds that are 50 yrs old with pine slabs, some still ahve the bark on.
Anyway welcome to TBN.
But as a forester i can tell you that southern yellow pine will loosen if the bark is not peeled. It may not fall off but i assure you its not tight, It will survive with bark on and out of the rain. I have some put up for 7 years and fine and we have some sheds that are 50 yrs old with pine slabs, some still ahve the bark on.
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Interesting topic. The pines being cut on my land and set aside for structural use (bridge) have the bark removed as soon as they are felled. I was told by several experts that was the way to go.
On the other hand, we hope to use poplar bark shakes on part of our new house, as a design/style element. They are cut, pressed, kiln dried and have a 50 year warranty. I have read about native americans and early settlers using poplar bark as a siding, so there seems to be some precedent for it.
On the other hand, we hope to use poplar bark shakes on part of our new house, as a design/style element. They are cut, pressed, kiln dried and have a 50 year warranty. I have read about native americans and early settlers using poplar bark as a siding, so there seems to be some precedent for it.