Heavy LVL structural support beams are installed for the second floor. Beams are 5 inches thick and 18 inches wide. First three pictures show the main beam at the sunroom and the last two show the main beam down the center of the lodge.
In a day and a half, the interior framing of the first floor is complete. All that remains will be the building of the staircase to the upstairs. Next will be the addition of two more courses of logs around the perimeter before the second floor trusses are set.
Like a well oiled machine, three teams of two, work in unison as if on an assembly line quickly fabricating the different elements of the walls, assembling and putting into place.
The first floor logs are complete to an interior ceiling height of 9 feet. Construction of the first floor interior walls begin tomorrow. Final measurements have been taken for the fabrication of the second floor trusses.
For my music loving grandchildren that are missing the beauty and peace of the lake.
Topped the back window today. I will be in South Carolina next week, so will miss a weeks production. Anticipate being at the 9 foot level when I return. If so, we will then start the interior walls as we wait for the second floor trusses.
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The tongue and groove logs are connected with 10 inch black log boss screws and 3/8 inch by 10 inch lag bolts as shown. Butt joints as shown in the 2nd picture are drilled (3rd picture) and sealed with caulking and a 3/4″ wood doll stick (4th picture). Black gaskets are shown on the tops of the tongue to form a seal when inserted into the groove of the next log.
Logs are going up. Laundry room first and master bedroom second.
Dickman Legacy Lodge 