Overview:

This program is ideal for individuals seeking to purchase acreage, learn to construct an elementary log dwelling from the ground up.

Purpose:

To enable participants to have an understanding of site acquisition, log cabin construction, and be able to plan and build one of their own.

Topics:

• purchasing acreage
• obtaining legals /permits /mortgages
• looking at log cabin kits
• introduction to Scandinavian-style full-scribe saddle-notch construction
• basic square timber chinked log building theory
• appropriate log selection, debarking, and drawkniving techniques
• uses and care of axes, chisels, and various hand tools
• log trusses /log stairs
• site selection, foundation, building, and budgeting.

Duration:

• 4 evening sessions, plus,
• the opportuniy to participate in the actual construction of a log cabin (Level 2)

There will be an additional fee for gear - details tba.

Taking a log cabin program can be a unique way of building confidence for those thinking about constructing a log home or cottage, ye tknowing little about them. Get a hands-on feel for creating your own log structure.

Click here for infomation about our Log Cabin Consulting offering.

By the Way:

We are also able to help you with real esate investing, which may be of interest if you are planning to build.

Click here for more information.