The Log house Project begins........

[tnmike]

I showed the root ball deck posts to Mert and she liked them. What do I know?:confused2:

 

[PILOON]

I showed the root ball deck posts to Mert and she liked them. What do I know?:confused2:

She probably has visions of hanging flower pots and/or bird feeders!

 

[MotorSeven]

Avante-guard?......hmmmm, I do like Gargoyles, but "mid-evil" and "cabin" don't mix too well:laughing: Well, I wanted something different and yes they are kinda sentinel-like. I think once the rest of the rail is up they will blend more.

Well, I spent 4 hours walking and 'wheeling our entire 100ac looking for the proper sized center rail that had any kind of a sweep to it. Nada....all I got was exercise, so I settled on one that is pretty straight, but has some spalting and worm/beetle trails on the surface. Anyway, it's up and I am working on the bottom rail today, then onto the spokes.

 

[tnmike]

but "mid-evil" and "cabin" don't mix too well

I don't know...there is a new horror movie called Cabin in the Woods...

 

[MotorSeven]

Progress today.......

Gathered the bottom rails..all standing dead or blown down:

After water peeling:

Notching:

 

[MotorSeven]

Rail inserted:

Done:

 

[MotorSeven]

I started on the porch, cutting all the posts at 78" and bracing them:

44' of 6x6 is up:

All and all a good Friday the 13th...bahhhhhh

 

[bindian]

Rick,
I love the cedar railings. I hardly ever ask critical questions, but here is an important one. Have you checked with your insurance company on what type of railings would be considered "child proof"?
Again, I love how your work is turning out. I am mighty envious here.
hugs, Brandi

 

[EddieWalker]

Great job on the railings. They look amazing!!!

I really like the notching. Your attention to detail and craftsmanship are what is making your home so inspiring.

How are you attaching the rails to the posts?

Eddie

 

[brin]

You are amazing ! Just a fantastic job and your Cabin will be standing 100 yrs. from now...