Log Homes

We live in a log home back in Texas.  It's Granpa's dream home because it's log; it's my dream home because it's home.

So we know a LOT about log homes.  I'm always interested in how the corners go together.

Obviously, if you notch them they fit together more securely AND there's less of a gap between the logs that you'll have to go back and fill in with mud.  The logs in our home are 6" thick, tongue-and-groove, the grooves are filled with sealant, and then the logs are stacked and spiked together with 14" screws.  It's virtually impregnable by wind, water, bugs...  A wrap around porch shades from the Texas sun and double pane windows prevent heat transfer.   A "forest" on the east side for morning shade and cooling breezes, add in the 100+ year old oak tree on the west and a grape arbor, and our utility bills are minimal - even for Texas!

See how thick the mud filling is on this house because the logs weren't notched?  I suppose if winter is closing in and you don't have time to notch, mudding is quicker.  Next year, turn this into a "dependency" and build that woman a proper home!