The Log house Project begins........

[twinjayhawks]

Darin, I ran them that way because I ran the North(creekside) deck the "correct way" and I wanted the deck to match as it came around and turned the 90 degree corner(all deck boards run West). Which 2x12 are you asking about? the angle from North deck to West or the 2x12's that are the final joists on the West side out over the 32' Ibeam?

Box, again ther is no ledger(I called it a header board) on the logs...just joist hangers(5).The first actual nailer joist is 4" off the side of the house...does that make sense? I did this specifically to avoid moisture damage cause between a "ledger" and the logs.

I am talking about the 2x12's sitting on the steel beam. It is too late now to double them up. If they start to sag you may have to beef them up somehow.

On the header board... you connected it only on each end? Half the deck weight on those two connections may cause you some problems??? Did you double up the header board?

Great project, looking forward to seeing it finished.

 

[tony Cecil]

Hi Motor7
I sure agree with you on having a traditional look---including the windows--- We have a screened in porch and the screen sort of messes up the view.....I did put glass in just one area that we particularly wanted to look out through, and it really made a huge difference...That was after twenty years of looking through the screen....I particularly like the `branch` vs spokes and thought it went well with the cottage....Maybe you should do something along those lines, and then when you stand up you have the beautiful view...something you don`t take for granted as you aren`t looking at it all the time.....Making great progress..Thanks for the pictures and the postings--Tony

 

[Obed]

Piloon, outstanding idea on the copper and I will kick that one around.

Copper pipe is something we might also consider when we build our porch/deck railing.

Obed

 

[Obed]

Hey Motor,
You can beat the look and price of the cedar branches for the log cabin. If you are looking at at an invisible option, take a look at cable rail. CableRail | Standard Cable Assemblies : Parts List : Assemblies
We have done several of these and they are quick and easy. A lot of the money is in the end terminations so If you can design around having the fewest assemblies possible, it helps the cost significantly. Its not the most inexpensive option, but its a look that goes with almost anything. I like the copper pipe option too, however with the cost of copper pipe these days I can imagine it might approach the cost of cable rail.
We also did one once with 1/4" stainless rod, vertically, with a small "L" bent on the top. The subrail was rabbeted out and the "L" sat in that rabbet. When capped with the handrail, they could not come out. I remember being quite surprised at the reasonable cost of the stainless rod at the time, cut and bent by my usual metal fab guy. This was a couple years ago.

boxygen,
Those CableRail assemblies really appear let you see through the railing. We will probably price them out for our porch/deck. I've attached some pictures of our unfinished back porch/deck. When sitting at the kitchen table, we will be looking through our back porch to see the woods. As such, we are very interesting in maximizing the view out the back of our house.
Thanks for the tip.
Obed

 

[EddieWalker]

Have you considerd Hog Panels? Run a log at the top and bottom for strength.

Eddie

 

[bindian]

Have you considerd Hog Panels? Run a log at the top and bottom for strength.

Eddie

Eddie,
Don't you mean Oscar panels?:laughing:
hugs, Brandi

 

[Obed]

boxygen,
Those CableRail assemblies really appear let you see through the railing. We will probably price them out for our porch/deck. I've attached some pictures of our unfinished back porch/deck. When sitting at the kitchen table, we will be looking through our back porch to see the woods. As such, we are very interesting in maximizing the view out the back of our house.
Thanks for the tip.
Obed

I priced the CableRail assemblies for our porch/deck --- $650. OUCH! I then took Rick's suggestion and looked at high tensile fencing coated wire --- $75 + connectors. It comes in white, black, or brown.



I believe I'll have to pass on the CableRails but the coated fence wire may be a real option for us.

Obed

 

[EddieWalker]

Eddie,
Don't you mean Oscar panels?:laughing:
hugs, Brandi

Oscar is a cat.

Eddie

 

[bindian]

Oscar is a cat.

Eddie

Uh Eddie,
Oscar panels instead of hog panels. I thought Leo was the cat?:confused2:
hugs, Brandi

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Here's an idea for the porch railing... Old implement wheels. It could fit with the log home look, and you can see through the wheels.

Here are a few examples of some fences made from old implement wheels. I think you could make a porch railing that looked great with your house...