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Jay Masty
IP: 70.145.85.248 Nov 14, 05 - 7:11 AM |
Log Home in the South
Any thoughts about how log home would hold up if built in the South with 100% humidity 10 months of the year? |
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Fraser Allen
IP: 24.85.226.136 Nov 24th, 2005 - 7:32 PM |
Re: Log Home in the South
Depending on the species chosen it would hold up fine. Choose eith Western Red or Yello Cypress Cedar and you should have no problems. Here is a builder in Canada that specializes in Cedar www.coastmountainlogohmes.com |
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Simon Halliday
IP: 58.168.102.164 May 16th, 2006 - 1:03 AM |
Re: Log Home in the South
I think you would do well to stick to kiln dried western red cedar to avoid cracking and also the growth of mold. If you have time check out either of these sites: www.florida-cedar-log-homes.com or www.newenglandcedarhomes.com cheers, Simon |
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breakfastchef
IP: 65.11.169.12 Aug 11th, 2006 - 11:58 AM |
Re: Log Home in the South
Another good material is Tidewater Red Cypress or other cypress. They grow in water so are quite comfortable in humid conditions. |
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Brandon
IP: 208.180.124.192 Aug 18th, 2006 - 3:16 PM |
Re: Log Home in the South
You might inquire with a log home builder down south. They can probably tell you plenty about the climate-specific considerations. I would start with the folks building Cielo Falls in North Carolina (plenty of humidity in the Blue Ridge Mountains!) http://www.cielofalls.com |
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Brandon
IP: 208.180.124.192 Aug 18th, 2006 - 3:18 PM |
Re: Log Home in the South
Sorry, meant to hyperlink that for you... http://www.cielofalls.com |
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