Creating a Lake

[Western]

I have the cedar logs to do it, but I'm just not sure that's the look I'm wanting. Of course, I was thinking of using round cedar logs like the posts. What is making me not want to go that route is how I want the ceiling to look and where I want the attention to be. I will have three exposed beams that will be part of the structure, so there will be some interest in that when it's all done. I haven't committed to either design just yet, but in my sketches, I like the dimensional lumber plan the best. I sometimes change directions and modify a plan once I get to that point and realize that option B or even C is the best one.

Eddie

Might give the lady of the place a 51% say:laughing: Cant you use both concepts?

OH check your PM's

 

[Western]

I have the cedar logs to do it, but I'm just not sure that's the look I'm wanting. Of course, I was thinking of using round cedar logs like the posts. What is making me not want to go that route is how I want the ceiling to look and where I want the attention to be. I will have three exposed beams that will be part of the structure, so there will be some interest in that when it's all done. I haven't committed to either design just yet, but in my sketches, I like the dimensional lumber plan the best. I sometimes change directions and modify a plan once I get to that point and realize that option B or even C is the best one.

Eddie

Might give the lady of the place a 51% say:laughing: Cant you use both concepts?

OH check your PM's

 

[EddieWalker]

She has more then 51 percent say in the design of this, but she's like me in being unsure about using cedar logs for the beams. There is a fine line from rustic to too rustic. We want redneck without being too REDNECK. There are also other features that will be done in the roof that have me leaning towards building the trusses out of dimensional lumber. Right now, I'd say we're 70 percent decided on going that route.

Eddie

 

[Western]

Dimensional would sure be easier. Can you use the rough logs and route a channel in the tops to incorporate the D lumber? I probably don't understand since I am not a "builder":laughing: If you went all DL, you could rip some cedar and put it on the header for a "tad" of rustic?

 

[bindian]

She has more then 51 percent say in the design of this, but she's like me in being unsure about using cedar logs for the beams. There is a fine line from rustic to too rustic. We want redneck without being too REDNECK. There are also other features that will be done in the roof that have me leaning towards building the trusses out of dimensional lumber. Right now, I'd say we're 70 percent decided on going that route.

Eddie

Eddie,
You can always cover the dimensional lumber, if it is not redneck enough. Something like what Dennis stated in the post above this one.
hugs, Brandi

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I would defer to the lovely soon to be wifey and give her some sketches to let her choose.

 

[mark02tj]

I don't think that rough beams will make it look redneck - it will give it more of a "lodge" look. But, as someone else said - dimensional will be easier.

 

[breadtrk]

WOW!

Took me 2 weeks to read every post with side trips to other threads from members and yours. JarHead from 79 to 99, helped to invent the internet and been online since we had to dial a phone then set the headset onto a cradle and listen to the beeps.

I've read a ton of threads on a ton of subjects, been a member of a few BBS's that turned into forums. Almost all have turned into distant families. I have to consider you a brother after this saga. I can't even remotely express the admiration and envy I have for what you have done.

Iv'e purchased 300 acres in middle Tennessee and plan a small lake much like yours. Thanks you for teaching me how to do it!

I do have leeway to travel and hope you won't mind some hillbilly company on August 9th, as long as the party will be over before the 23 for the Bristol night race I can make it. ****, I may just take August off, drag my DK40 down. I got what you need, a 3PH 9ft sickle bar mower, perfect for cutting banks and beats the heck out of a weedeater.

 

[TBDonnelly]

I see an early resemblance of a 'Timber Kings' episode as seen on the Discovery Channel. :thumbsup:

Timber Kings

As always Eddie, I thoroughly enjoy your projects!!

Don

 

[EddieWalker]

Breadtrk,

Thank you for the nice compliment. Glad you enjoyed reading the thread!!!

Eddie