Gravitas Residential Design

Gravitas Residential Design

COLORADO CABIN RETREAT- #4

Now that the log walls are stacked out, it’s time to start on the roof system.  While setting the walls takes some skill, it is quickly learned, and repeated over, and over, and over again.  This cabin stacked out pretty quickly.

With the roof system being set, comes an order of magnitude in complication.  In some log packages, we will have to cut the rake on the log wall for the gable.  We always want to go back to the “measure twice, cut once principle, and maybe double it, just for certainty.  That takes some time, and a certain level of competency with the saw.  With the Honka product, they do everything they can to minimize the amount of saw-work done in the field.  This enormously simplifies the log erection process.  It of course increases the upfront work on the drawings, and the factory prep time, but it is well worth the investment.

Here we can see them flying in the glulam ridge beam with a boom truck. We can see the diagonal cuts on the wall are already done in the factory.
Here we can see them flying in the glulam ridge beam with a boom truck. We can see the diagonal cuts on the wall are already done in the factory.
This connection is where the chamfered glulam barge rafter comes into the log wall. This approach was arrived at because of the differential settling that occurs on the gable wall. By separating the structural portions that settle at different rates, we can control how everything settles.
This connection is where the chamfered glulam barge rafter comes into the log wall. This approach was arrived at because of the differential settling that occurs on the gable wall. By separating the structural portions that settle at different rates, we can control how everything settles.
The crew is now laying out the roof diaphragm, using boards to match up the pitch. Each rafter will be measured for, and specially cut. Rotating the roof made for some extra work, but the visual impact is much for striking. This is a simple floor plan, and a small home, but by removing portions out of the entry gable, and rotating the roof 45 degrees, we’ve achieved a visual interest that the typical little box does not have.
The crew is now laying out the roof diaphragm, using boards to match up the pitch. Each rafter will be measured for, and specially cut. Rotating the roof made for some extra work, but the visual impact is much for striking. This is a simple floor plan, and a small home, but by removing portions out of the entry gable, and rotating the roof 45 degrees, we’ve achieved a visual interest that the typical little box does not have.

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The boom truck is holding up the beam the beams to allow for the placement of the log column, and the settling jacks. With the Finnish system, we can see up to 1” of settling for an 8’-0” tall wall. If this isn’t accommodated for, the differential settling of the walls, versus the columns will create a whole world of issues.
The boom truck is holding up the beam the beams to allow for the placement of the log column, and the settling jacks. With the Finnish system, we can see up to 1” of settling for an 8’-0” tall wall. If this isn’t accommodated for, the differential settling of the walls, versus the columns will create a whole world of issues.
This is a great view showing the European doors. Notice the hinges are on the exterior of the home. These are tamper proof, and when a blowing wind is hitting the door, it will seat tighter into its seals. Compare this with the North American door, which would be forced away from its frame. The doors also show the beautiful detail that comes with the stock door slabs. MarkWagner<>Gravitas Next month: Finishing up!
This is a great view showing the European doors. Notice the hinges are on the exterior of the home. These are tamper proof, and when a blowing wind is hitting the door, it will seat tighter into its seals. Compare this with the North American door, which would be forced away from its frame.
The doors also show the beautiful detail that comes with the stock door slabs.
MarkWagner<>Gravitas
Next month: Finishing up!