Log Home Construction before the Kit Arrives, Part II.

LOG HOME CONSTRUCTION
BEFORE THE KIT ARRIVES - PART II
Construction by the Homeowners:
Ron and Susan Colbow & Families


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1. BEFORE THE KIT ARRIVES - PART I 2. BEFORE THE KIT ARRIVES - PART II 3. THE KIT IS DELIVERED 4. LOG WALL CONSTRUCTION - PART I 5. LOG WALL CONSTRUCTION - PART II 6. ROOF CONSTRUCTION - Part I 7. ROOF CONSTRUCTION - Part II	8. WALK OUT BASEMENT WALL SIDING 9. SHINGLING THE ROOF 10. SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLATION 11. OUTSIDE TRIM 12. INSIDE WORK - Part I 13. INSIDE WORK - Part II

	The floor trusses go into place. 2"x10" dimension lumber could have been used but the trusses span a greater distance without center support. Note the square opening in the center of the trusses. A/C & heating ducts will pass through these openings; thus, it will be unnecessary to "step" the basement ceiling down around the duct work.
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	Building the basement steps.
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	All floor trusses are in place prior to laying the plywood or OSB subfloor.
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	The subfloor is glued & nailed in place. Now, we are ready for the kit to be delivered.
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