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Each log used in the construction of a Rasmussen
Log Home is full length, straight,
and with a minimum of taper. Our
average mid-span log diameter is 11" to 13". The species of logs used
are Engleman Spruce, Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar. |
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| Our 9-acre building yard
is located in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia Canada. When we
receive logs in our yard they are de-barked and
spread out into log decks to air dry. Our logs are air-dried for
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minimum of six months before being used for building. |
| Once a log is selected for construction
it is hand peeled using a drawknife. After peeling the log is placed in
the hands of our experienced builders. Corners are joined using a
"shrink-to-fit" Norwegian notch. All logs are full scribed.
Scribing is the process where the contours of the bottom log are
duplicated exactly on the underside of the top log using a scribe. Our
builders take extra care with this process as it helps to ensure a tight
fit in the logs. |
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Once construction begins, it takes
approximately six to eight weeks to build a log shell. When the log
shell is completed each log is tagged and numbered. The log shell
is then disassembled and loaded onto flat decks for shipping. Depending
on the size of the log shell, it will take 2 - 3 days to reassemble
onto your foundation.
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A Rasmussen
Log Home package includes the following:
- log walls built to the contracted
wall height
- window and door openings cut out
and slotted with a keyway
- ridgepole and purlin logs
- log ceiling beams to support a
second floor loft
- log staircase to a second floor
loft
- picket-style log hand railing for
stairs, balconies and decks (supplied only)
- all log ends, archways and window
and door openings sanded
- electrical holes pre-drilled
- electrical boxes chiseled out
- log walls slotted for interior
partition walls
- log ceiling beams flattened for
loft flooring materials
- roof logs flattened to the roof
pitch for roofing materials
- thru-bolts with tension springs
- log shell sprayed with fungicide
- one technical advisor to supervise
the reassembly of your log shell onto your foundation
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At Rasmussen
Log Homes we offer a variety of optional items for your log home
including: log grading to the "Timber
Products Log Home Grading Rules" (TPI), log carvings, log furniture, log siding and
expanding foam sealant tape. |
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