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This report answers the questions most often asked of the Forest Service on the protection of log cabins from decay, and on practices for the exterior finishing and maintenance of existing cabins. Causes of stain and decay are discussed, as are some basic techniques for building a cabin that will minimize decay. Selection and handling of logs, their preservative treatment, construction details, descriptions of preservative types, and a complementary bibliography are also included.
Discusses floor plans, building lots, log styles, joinery, log house building techniques, insulation, and alternative energy sources.
Information on adhesive bonding, biodeterioration, control of moisturecontent, preservation, fire safety, specialty treatments, and much...
Set includes revised editions of some issues.
"Summarizes information on wood as an engineering material. Properties of wood and wood-base products of particular concern to the architect and engineer are presented, along with discussions of designing with wood and some pertinent uses of wood."--Page ii.