Wall type - Log walls

[AbeLopez]

Hi

 

Looking for a log wall type example.

 

Thanks 

[Joe_Carrick]

I just use a single grout layer (7" thick) - not framing - wall type and then stack logs as follows.

• (9" diameter cylinders -symbols)
• half logs (top and bottom)
• generally stack the logs at 1" less than the diameter.

This allows me to insert doors and windows in the wall - but the logs have to be adjusted lengthwise.

It's best to place the doors and windows before stacking logs.

[Renerabbitt]

You can get close to automatic with a very custom set of textures stacked up in your wall type. incrementally shapes the logs

You would add quoins that are custom to recreate the log ends at the corners which I do not have shown

 

Edited March 17 by Renerabbitt

[Joe_Carrick]

There are also log smybols in the library

• Core>Exteriors>Logs

Basically I just prefer to do log homes the same way they are built.  That is the only - or at least the easiest - way to get a complete quantity take-off.

 

If you use a wall type of:

• 1" air gap
• 7" grout
• 1" air gap

Jambs and Casings will fit to the wall and the 9" logs can be stacked centered on the wall.  Because the logs will shrink over time, the gap at the top of the openings should be at least 2".  Openings should have 2x trimmers, sills and headers for attachment of the jambs, etc.  Just remember that Log construction requires certain special details.  It won't mak any difference in Chief but when actually built it will prevent problems as the structure shrinks vertically.  Keep that in mind also for ceiling framing so pipes and ducts don't get crushed where they pass over interior walls, etc.

Edited Sunday at 12:44 PM by Joe_Carrick

[Joe_Carrick]

If you want assistance with creating a log home in Chief send me your plan file and I will give you a quote to make the necessary changes to your model.