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NEWS
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C Update: 45-dayblic Review to Start
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fficeUpdatepage 3
chTalkpage 4
05 ILBA Board ofrector Electionspage 5
simplified system toolt the sill logs throughe subfloorpage 8
st of Advertiserspage 9
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BA Thermal Performancervey: The heat is ON!page 15
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September/October 2004 Number 51
by Robrt Savignac
I think its safe to say that most of us
are in it for the long run. Building with
logs has long been identified as a pas-
sion amongst our members and
almost to a fault, we are wholly dedi-
cated to making it fit right. Our
building practices are handed down
from centuries of experience, and
although the approach to joining logs
has changed with advents in technolo-gy, shifts in social priorities, and the
catering to particular demographics,
the need for a well built home remains
the same. Log homes arent cehap,
and yet we are constantly thrown up
against conventional building styles
where homes are built, all too often, for as cheap as
possible. Some folks call it affordable, but in fact
how can anyone really afford the real impact of cut-
ting corners. The reality of being a steward of this
earth means that everything we do impacts everyone,
and everything else. Building well with logs, meansbuilding forever. We are constructing with a renew-
able resource, using methods and technology that
maintain a low embodied energy into our buildings,
reflecting the GREEN priorities of todays environmen-
tally conscious buyer. People feel good about living in
a home that has minimal impact on our regional and
global ecology. A well built log home is energy effi-
cient and the savings on heating/cooling costs, not to
mention the reduction on energy dependance overall,
has a ripple effect that benefits not only our pocket-
book, but helps, in a small way, in ensuring life on this
earth will continue, forever. It is therefore so impor-
tant that log builders do the very best work possible
and teach their potential clients that their home is an
investment into the futuretheirs and their childrens.
Our conference in Coeur dAlene will focus on some
of the issues necessary to manage yourself, or yourcompany, to Build Forever. Whether its in gaining
better business and marketing skills, learning new and
efficient techniques in the building yard, or develop-
ing a vision for how you think about where you fit in
the grand scheme of things, we hope to have some-
thing at this conference that you can take home and
encourage you to Build Forever! Theres no reason
why your homes cant last for centuries, with proper
design, fine craftsmanship, and sharp business prac-
tice. There are workshops for everyone, some fun and
BuildingForeverFebruary 17 to 20, 2005
Visitors, Gal and Solne who stopped in at the ILBA office fromFrance recently, passionate about the handcrafted industry and
bringing education and development back to their homeland.LEFT TO RIGHTGus, Gal, Frosty, Robrt and Solne
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LogBuildingNewsSeptember/October 2004
Issue #51
Published six times a year 2004 International
Log Builders Association
P.O. Box 775Lumby
British ColumbiaCanada V0E 2G0
Toll-free: 800-532-2900Phone: 250-547-8776
Fax: 250-547-8775www.logassociation.org
Cathy Hansen, Executive Director
Robrt Savignac, Executive Director
Contributors to this issue:
Michael Pielorz 907-357-6006
Melanie Prince 250-545-2341
Robrt Savignac 800-532-2900
Log Building NewsEditorCathy HansenPO Box 775Lumby, BC
Canada V0E 2G01-800-532-2900
games, entertainment, and learning sessions directed at your varied needs and inter-
estsbut mostly its about getting together to share. We have strength in numbers,
and each of our gatherings demonstrate that were in it for the long haul. The
networking and casual contacts made during conferences, at the breakfast table, sit-
ting next to each other at a presentation, or shouting at each other over the chain-
saws during demos or games is often paid back tenfold from the modest fees of
attendance.
Families are always welcome and this year, we are offering a two-day workshop
for children as wellits not too early to get the kids excited about building with
logs! Someone has to replace us and keep the legacy alive and continue to Build
Forever!
Detailed information on getting there is explained in your registration package.Please note that you will be making your own room arrangements this year, see
information below and in your registration package included with this newsletter.
The International Code Council
Standard for the Design and
Construction of Log Structures ( ICC IS-
400) is undergoing its final revisions
prior to being submitted for approval by
the American National Standards
Institute. Your review of this document
is critical for both your own building
practices, and for the way approvals are
tendered by governing agencies and
inspectors. This document is available
on-line at
http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/standards/.
After the 45-day Public review, the IS-
Log committee has 30 days to respond
and make changes where appropriate.
Another 30 days are allocated for public
response to any amendements made,
and it is at the end of the combined
reviews that this Standard is submitted
to ANSI on its last run towards accept-
ance and integration into the
International Residence Code, and the
International Building Code.
All public comments are to be sent,
preferably on-line, directly to the ICC on
pre-formatted forms available on their
website. The committee is not allowed
to discuss or evaluate any public com-
ments prior to the established review
dates in order to ensure a fair and unbi-
ased deliberation.
The ILBA office is anxious to hear of
any concerns you may have, and will
assist in clarifying any issues in the inter-
pretation of the document. Please email
Robrt at robert@logassociation (sub-
ject: ICC Feedback) for any and all com-
ments and questions.
I C C U P D A T E
45-day Public Review to StartBy Robrt Savignac
Book your room at the Coeur dAlene Resort A.S.A.P.You can do so by calling them directly at 800-365-8338 or 208-415-5638 ext.7738. Please make sure to let them know you are attending the ILBA conference.The room rates we have negotiated range from $79USD $119USD per nightplus applicable taxes, depending on room style, the sooner your book the more
selection you will have. We recommend you book your room for three nights February 17, 18, 19, 2005 if you are attending the main conference, and perhapsprior to this if attending any preconference sessions. Main conference events startaround noon on Thursday February 17th and finish around noon on SundayFebruary 20th. Check our conference schedule for full details. Our main confer-ence fee includes all meals from Friday Breakfast to Sunday Breakfast, as well ascoffee breaks during this time, along with sessions as shown on the MainConference Schedule.
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Working within such an international association full of passion-
ate people is a great privilege in that we get to sometimes travel
the world just by having members from around the globe visit
us! This year alone has seen visitors from Scotland, Germany,
United States, France and most recently Frank Lund of Denmark,ventured to North America to learn a bit more about the log
building world, during which time he stopped into share a few
days with us. Heres a photo of Frank and two of our sons, Matt
and Gus, enjoying a jam session at our home during his stay. As
with wood, music is also an international language.
In September I had the opportunity to sit in on the first day of
a 12-Week Timber Framing Program instructed by Higgs
Murphy at College of the Rockies in Kimberley, BC. Both Higgs
and the College are members of the ILBA and the Timber
Framers Guild. One of his opening comments to the students
was, one of the best investments you can make in this field is
become a member of the ILBA and the Guild, youll be able totravel the world and be amongst great people where ever you
go. As we see at our conferences and elsewhere, members
share and network openly. Where else can you find such pas-
sionate people! Do you know of someone involved in the indus-
try who could benefit from this membership you are involved
in, invite them
on board today
or provide the
ILBA office with
their contactinfo and we will be happy to send them out an invite to join
package for their review.
Enclosed with this newsletter you will find your conference
registration package and election ballots, make sure to get those
into the ILBA office before deadline dates. Many thanks go out
to all those who have chosen to let their name stand for this
election; your effort to volunteer and work for the log building
industry and our membership is greatly appreciated! Sincere
thanks for the efforts and contributions of those directors whose
terms are up and who are leaving the board for now.
On a business note if you are a company member, please take
a moment to visit our website www.logassociation.org andensure your listing(s) are correct, contact info, links, etc. Just let
us know if it needs any updating!
Thanks and see you at the conference in February! Make sure
to book your rooms early directly with the resort and send your
conference registration form into the ILBA office ASAP!
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Framing a wall around a log rafter.
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three. Ballots must be in by December 15th, 2004.
Egils ArtmanisBuilding with logs and timbers is my lifes passion, and I
have been fortunate to share this enthusiasm on both
sides of our globe. Having come to North America fromLatvia, where I began building with logs over 2 decades
ago, I realized we speak the same language. Having
specialized in the restoration of centuries-old log build-
ings, and completed a four-year program in the design and construction of
custom and industrial cabinets, as well as further restoration of antique furni-
ture, I brought my experience to Boulder, CO, where I now work as supervi-
sor of a log and timber structure company, Timmerhus.
Latvia has a state recognized apprenticeship in the log building industry, and
has a long history in the development of skills within its Crafts Guild, estab-
lished in 1731.
As a director on the ILBA Board of directors I would act as a liaison and assist
in consolidating the trade worldwide. I look forward to taking on an active
role on this board.
Sjoerd BosThe experience, training and relationships gained through
my work have allowed me to gain a unique insight of the
log building industry from coast to coast.
Since 1993 I have enjoyed the privilege of serving the
Canadian and US log Home Industry through my work at
The Sansin Corporation. At Sansin we are focused on the
Research and Development of wood conditioning, wood treatment and
preservation. Research includes remediation and prevention of Blue Stain
infected surfaces, insect prevention/ remediation and surface protection. As
a director of Sansin I am closely involved with the Sansin Research and
Development Center. My Scientific knowledge of wood decay and protec-
tion gained through years of study and experience as well as my manage-
ment and marketing experience will contribute to the associations strategicgrowth and development.
For the past 5-years Sansin has been a contributing member of the ILBA.
I have personally attended these conferences on Sansins behalf and value
the relationships built during these times.
As Director, I will serve the industry and work to communicate your con-
cerns and visions. I am looking forward to this experience and trust you will
grant me your vote of encouragement as I endeavor to serve the ILBA .
Pat ClarkI believe sawdust is in my blood: my father was a builder,
as was his father before him. My mothers father was a
carpenter in a naval shipyard in Philadelphia. So, I, too,
work with the wood that has been such a part of my fam-
ilys history.After graduating in 1989 with a Bachelors degree in
business and finance, I took seasonal jobs in Wyoming: driving snow groom-
ing equipment in the winter and planting trees in the summer. In 1992, I
had my first taste of log building when I took a job with an ex-logger/ cow-
boy who was building his own log house. The love of logs (LOL) bit me,
and so I began my career as a logbuilder.
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I spoke with Alan and Mary Mackie about their school, but alas, they had
sold it and it was out of business. They kindly suggested Gary Pendergrass
Sun Country School of Logbuilding. Gary wisely included in his tuition my
first years membership in the ILBA. Garys school was a blast and I enjoyed
it immensely.
After school, I began my career as a gypsy logbuilder, pulling up stake
and moving many times to work the trade in Wyoming, Idaho, Montana,
Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington. In Pennsylvania, I worked the square
wood as a timber framer (the Dark Side) for a brief time. I operated my own
log home business in Bozeman, Montana Clarks Logworks and com-
pleted several projects, including my own home which I built and sharedwith my wife. Today finds me, my wife, and my daughter in Whitefish,
Montana, where I own and operate Shady Grove Log and Timber Builders
with my partner, Paul Kaszuba.
I feel that I would not be in the log building trade anymore if it werent
for the Association. Without it, I would not have the sense of the value in
what we do. The Association nurtures my identity as a craftsman and has led
me to valuable relationships and friendships with fellow craftsmen. It is the
tie that binds.
It feels like the time is right/ripe for me to become more involved in the
Association and to help out in any way that I can. I am eager to serve on the
Board of Directors, because I believe so passionately in the craft of logbuild-
ing, the value and purpose of the Association, and the relationships which it
sustains. I would be greatly honored to be elected.
Todigan HodsonMy name is Todigan Hodson, the first log home I constructed came in a kit I
assembled like pieces of lego at the age of 3 or 4. My father has built log
homes since I was crawling and, having grown up in the industry, I have
always found the construction intriguing. I cut my first log when I was con-
sidered old enough to safely handle a chainsaw. In
the last 10 years, I worked towards
becoming a lead hand in the con-
struction and reassembly of our
projects, and I now manage the
company.
I graduated in 2002 from the
University of Alberta with a degree
in Forest Management, and going into University
knew that I would be a business owner. With this goalin mind, I have supplemented my degree with busi-
ness courses to help me become a success. To be a
successful business owner, I feel you must become
intimately familiar with industry standards, successes,
and failures so that you can make informed business
decisions. For this reason, I have been attending the
ILBA conferences for the last three years, and have
been flooded with a wealth of information. I have
become more informed and more involved with
some of the current political issues facing the indus-
try, so that my knowledge of the industry may contin-
ue to grow.
I am young, focused and ambitious, wanting to be
involved with the further advancement or our indus-try, and feel that I would be an asset to the board of
directors. I will bring a fresh, educated, and hands
on opinion to the group and look forward to getting
to know the members better.
Martha PattersonHi, my name is Martha Patterson. I
am currently a Project Manager for
Edgewood Log Structures in Coeur
dAlene, Idaho. I have been in the
log home construction business for
over 20 years. I have always
enjoyed all aspects of the handcrafted log home busi-
ness.I started in 1983 when my husband Jeff and I
owned our own log home company for 9 years in Mt.
Shasta, California where we built handcrafted, full
scribe homes. My duties centered around bookkeep-
ing, payroll and customer service but I ended up out
on the log decks helping out every so often.
Then in 1992 my husband and I moved our family
to Sisters Oregon where we both spent the next 10
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years working for Oregon Log Home Co. My duties were sales project man-
agement, advertising consulting, as well as home show organization and
execution.
In 2002 we moved to our current home in Coeur d Alene, Idaho and
are a part of the Edgewood Log Structures team. Here I continue to work in
Sales and Project Management. As a project manager it is my job to coordi-
nate the project from the initial sale through assembly on site. I have spent a
fair amount of time working with my clients on building code requirements
as I guide them through our design process and have quite a bit of experi-
ence in the grading program for the company. I spend a lot of time on each
project coordinating with the production of the log work. I also from timeto time get to help out in the production end of things. I do the layout for
notching and drilling, quality control and I can run a mean grinder.
I have recently been involved in log shear wall testing going on at WSU
and University of Idaho. I have had the privilege to be a part of the meet-
ings reviewing the results of previous tests and I am looking forward to
being a part of the preparation for the new testing which is slated to start
over the winter 2005.
The last few years I have enjoyed being a part of the International Log
Builders Assoc. I have attended and helped out a bit at the annual confer-
ences and enjoyed participating at both fall rendezvous. I am very interested
in continuing and increasing my involvement with the ILBA by running for a
position as a board member. I believe in the value of this association and I
wish to contribute my time and varied experience to continue the work
started by those who served before me. I would appreciate your vote. Thank
You.
Mark WIlliamsWith a background in ranching and logging/ sawmilling
and a love for natural spaces combined with the honest
and creative work of log building, Mark embarked on his
journey as a log builder in the mid 1980s. The goals of
family and work led Mark to London, Ontario from
Smithers, British Columbia in 2000. It is now from the
East and the land of the White pine and Great Lakes that Sunstream Log
Homes makes its way in the exciting world of log and timber building.
Marks interest in education (currently part time at UWO in
linguistics/psychology) will motivate him to work towards formalizing log
building as a more recognized and respected trade through instruction and
training . His interests include canoeing, classical piano, Russian languagestudies, walks with his wife, and building forts with his two sons.
The inspiration of the leadership in the ILBA and of the dedication of the
people involved in log building through the ages have contributed to Marks
desire to give something back to this log building community by joining the
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A simplified system tobolt the sill logsthrough the subfloorBy Michael Pielorz, Husky Logwork
Weve all experienced the problem of lining up the holes of sill
logs with the foundation anchor bolts. Most homes have floor
joists on top of the foundation walls, and therefore enough
room must be given in order to work above the anchor bolts.
We prefer 5/8" anchor bolts, with about 2"3" protruding above
the sill plates.
Snap a chalk line on top of the subfloor 24" from the outside
of the building parallel to the foundation wall (photo A). Drill,
from the basement or crawlspace and directly above the anchor
bolts, a small hole of approximately 1/4" diameter through the 4'
x 8' subfloor sheets. From above, enlarge these holes with a
11/
2 to 2 inch Milwaukee drill bit.Now, thread on a coupling nut, backed by a regular nut.
From above, connect a piece of all-thread as a guide. Square off
the center of the all-thread with the given snap line, measure,
mark, and draw a pencil line between the center of the coupling
nut and the cross point on the snap line. Record this measure-
ment and lay down the first round of logs.
Next you will need one straight 36" ruler, three carpenter
squares, (tape two of them together along their long side to
create a self-standing, hinged
ruler), and one round, thin meas-
uring stick. I use an inexpensive
36" tape measure 1/4" wide, a
straight 1/4" smooth steel rod, and
a clear plastic hose 36" long with
a3/
8" inside diameter. Stick this alltogether and you'll end up with a
RIGHT Measuring stick compo-nents and the assembled stick
A
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handy round thin measuring stick small
enough to go through pre-drilled holes
on trusses and sill logs.
Trace the pencil line on the sub floor to
the top of the sill logs. To do this, stand
the corner of the hinged squares on the
crossing of the chalk or pencil line; stand
the other square next to the sill log/pen-
cil line (photo B). Place a mark above the
hole, measuring out from the square thepreviously recorded distance. The hole
will usually be within 1/2" of the anchor
bolt center, assuming that the subfloor is
level.
Now, drill a 3/4" hole through the sill
log. By sticking the small round measur-
ing stick through the sill log hole into the
coupling nut, you will be able to find the
distance between the anchor bolt and
the top of the sill log (photo C), which is
the desired length of the all-thread. It
helps to grind off the sharp edges on the
all-thread topswe do it on every piece
of all-thread to make sure it always fits.Countersink the sill log holes, but do
not go deeper than 1 inch. Its hard to
tighten nuts if the countersink holes are
too deep.
I hope that this will be of help to you.
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Overscribing of the lateral groove means
that the scribe setting for the groove is
larger than the scribe setting for the
notch. We might also refer to overscribingas a shrink-to-fit lateral groove, or of
course we could reverse our thinking and
call the whole procedure under-scribing
the notch, which would be an accurate
description too.
Overscribing is a technique that puts
100% of the weight onto the notched
corner as you build. After shrinkage and
settling (a better term for settling is com-
pression) you hope to keep 75% of the
weight on the notched corners and 25%
of the weight on the lateral, with theresult that both the notches and laterals
appear to fit tightly. The trick is to know
how much to overscribe to achieve this
situation after shrinkage and compression
has taken place.
The basic structural aspect that ties a
log building together is the notched cor-
ner systems we employ. It is my opinion,
that using an equal scribe technique forboth the notch and the lateral groove will
eventually cause the log building to have
a less than acceptable locking corner
mechanism, produced by the shrinking
and settling process. Overscribing the lat-
eral groove will maintain the structural
integrity of the log building for genera-
tions to come.
The chinked style of log building is pro-
duced by under-scribing the notches,
which leaves a small to large opening
between the logs. This style allows forcomplete weight bearing at the notches.
Thats why chink style buildings, that have
had doors and windows installed properly,
have tight corner notches.
Now understanding that, if you make a
mistake and overscribe the lateral grooves
of a log building too much, there would
be a slight gap along the length of the
grooves for the life of the building. Whichcan be corrected by applying a caulking
between the logs. Even though this mis-
take was made, that building will have
tight fitting notches for the next 200 years
or more and the building will always be
structurally sound. Can you even call that
a mistake? Maybe a slight error in judg-
ment, but certainly not a mistake.
Your ultimate concern during the con-
struction of any log building should be
maintaining the locking corner system for
the life of the building. In other words,not allowing any significant pressure to be
released from the notches.
If you use the equal scribe technique,
the pressure will be released from the
notches during the shrinkage and settling
Overscribing the lateral groove to create a compression-fit notchThe Overscribe Method Revisitedas presented by Del Radomske at the 1997 ILBA AGM & Conference
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processes. In other words, gaps will form
around the notches and the locking corner
mechanism will fail, allowing the logs to take
control. Once the logs have control, they cantwist in any direction they desire producing
gaps along the lateral groove.
In my opinion, the equal scribe technique is
a waste of logs, effort, and skill. It doesnt mat-
ter that the building may have been beautiful-
ly constructed, the end result is always the
same: a poor quality building that is not as structurally
sound as it could have been.
Overscribing of the lateral groove can and does cor-
rect these faults. No matter what type of notching sys-
tem you use, overscribing of the groove will create a
compression-fit notch which, will deliver the correctresults.
After eleven years of experimenting with overscribing I
wrote my article on overscribing, which was published in
1993, LBN 11. So far the feedback I have received has
been positive from the builders who have used it.
MAIN PHOTO Overscribed lateral groove with archway coves
INSETOverscribed building being dismantled and
loaded out. Compression mark from the saddle notchis easily visible on the saddle scarf.
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Cest trop souvent lhistoire du cordon-
nier mal-chausser combien parmi-nous
ont pu raliser leur rve de construire leur
propre maison en bois-rond? Je me gne,
moi aussi, de rpondre cette question,
puisque a fait seulement presque 30 ans
depuis que jai commencer dans ce mti-
er! (Enfin, jespre pouvoir commencer le
mien lanne prochaine, avec lachat dun
nouveau terrain bien cach au ras dun
lac!) Ya quand mme plusieurs parmi
nous qui se sont dvouer ce rve, et ne
se sont pas mis la fin de la ligne de com-
mandes!
Voici les nouvelles dun membre de laILBA, Stphane Arsenault, du Qubec qui
nous envoie des rcentes photos de sa
maison. Il est en uvre depuis dj
quelques annes, et la toiture sera pose
avant les neigesbonne chance Stphane!
SVP envoyez-nous les pho-
tos de votre rve, que a soit
longtemps accomplis, ou
que seulement les premires
entailles sont coupes.
Laissez-nous savoir la raison
laquelle vous avez russi, ou
que a soit remis plus
tard Oui, cest notre mti-
er, mais faut bien se
chausser comme il faut!!
Its the same old story about the
mechanic driving around in a jalopywe always seem eager to answer someone
elses plight before attending to our own!
How many of us cringe at the perennial
question of Wheres your log home? In
fact, after nearly three decades in the log
home industry, I still shuffle my feet, and
talk about the dream to come building
castles in the sky, as it were. (Cathy and Iare now, at long last, finally eking towards
the reality of a log home, as we near clos-
ing a deal on our dream property!)
There are those among us however,
who, through good planning or just plain
La maison ArsenaultBy Robrt Savignac
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E x t e n d your season.
Now that its getting colder, youll want to make sure the weather stays outside. New Sansin
Timber-Tec Chinking is easy to apply even in near-freezing temperatures and,cures to exposure
in just one hour. And because log homes move and shift like no other building, Timber-Tec
Chinking is engineered for zero shrinkage with up to 400% elongation tolerance.
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luck (someone reneged on a contract?),
do live their dream in a home fashioned
from their own hands and honest sweat.Here are a few recent photos from ILBA
member, Stphane Arsenault of Quebec,
who has just re-assembled his log shell,
and hopes to get it roofed over before the
snow flies!
We are looking to see and hear from
more of you that have either realized this
dream of building your own, or perhapshave only laid the beginning rounds up
until now. What did it take to get there?
(are you still on plywood floors?)
C A S T YO U R B A L L O T
Make sure to vote for thedirectors (3) and get your
ballot in to the ILBA office
ASAP!
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Marketing 101The Dos and Dontsby Melanie Prince
The blood, sweat, and sometimes tears, that went into building it were all worth it in
the end. The final product looks stunning. However all the knowledge and experience
you have in the Log home industry are limited by your ability to market your product
and services to those that want them. One of the biggest challenges facing small tomedium sized businesses is determining how and where to spend limited funds on
marketing, in order to achieve maximum return on that investment.
I believe the first step in
marketing is to decide on a
budget and make sure that
you stick to it. Quite often
when business is in a slump
we see marketing budgets
reduced, the thought being
that it is quick money saved. When business is slow, it is the right time to continue
marketing your business, why reduce the one thing that can boost sales? In order to
determine your budget a great place to start is as a percentage of sales. Anywhere
from 0.5 to 1.5% seems to be the norm.
Now that you have a budget you need to know who your market is and how you
can reach them. What marketing tools will they react best to, of which there are
many, (Direct mail, Website. Magazines ads, Radio, Television, Newspaper,
Associations, E-mail, Trade shows, Periodicals, etc.)? Unless your budget is endless you
will be able to effectively focus on one, maybe two, of the above marketing vehicles.
Do some research, build a profile of the people that will buy your product and mak
sure those people are the ones that are getting the message of who you are and what
you can do.
Branding is the new buzzword in marketing and really it means image. You need
to build an image for your company and ensure that all your marketing, stationery,etc., follow the image. Continuity is the key here and will lead to a more recognizable
and memorable image for the consumer. Spending some money on having this done
professionally will pay off down the road. You are asking people to spend a lot of
money purchasing your product and the image needs to match the quality of what
they are potentially buying. Remember that your marketing and advertising can usual
ly be the first and only impression someone will get of your business, and you need to
ensure that in a sea of competitors that your company will be the one noticed.
There are many are facets to Marketing and advertising, these are but a few of
them. The reality is that less than 10% of you have the above done, effectively.
Melanie Prince is a Sales Executive with Wayside Press Ltd. in Vernon, BC, and a
company member of the ILBA.
Branding is the new
buzzword in marketing and
really it means image.
C A S T YO U R B A L L O T
Make sure to vote for the directors (3) and
get your ballot in to the ILBA office ASAP!
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Energy Code requirements are a hot issue on both sides of the
border. Logbuilders have relied on anecdotal and random
performance data on the thermal performance of log homes.
There are, in North America, 3 definitive studies done on thethermal performance of Log Homes (Idaho, Minnesota, and the
Ontario/Quebec survey). Each of these studies has been done
on a mixed variety of log home styles, with a variety of log size,
profile and joinery. The general conclusion is that most log
homes perform no worse that conventional stick houses, and
that air leakage along log joints and framing interfaces are best
resolved with additional chinking.
There has yet to be a formal study on the thermal perform-
ance limited by the guidelines and sound building practices of
the ILBA. I am aware of a great number of log homes built
within the ILBA Log Building Standards that have exceeded
both the expectations of the homeowner and the utilitycompany! In my own experience, I have had clients who were
accused by the local utility company of tampering with the
meters because they were not using enough energy to heat
their home (compared to other houses in the region of the
same size).
With todays better understanding of settlement issues,
internal lateral gaskets, compression fit notches and the like,
we can certainly demonstrate a higher bar than what is
assumed in the average thermal performance of log homes.
Design criteria and component selection are very important
factors that influence how much energy it takes to either heat
or cool a log home, and of course size matters. It mightwell be a moot point when looking at the size of logs, when
in fact the weakest link might be the size and number
of door and window openings, however all homes have this
issue to deal with.
I L B A T H E R M A L P E R F O R M A N C E
S U R V E Y
The heat is ON!
continued page 18
N O T I C E
Nominees sought for Annual Award to be
presented at the AGM in Coeur d'Alene,
Idaho this February.Do you know an ILBA member who has contributed
substantially to the craft of log building? Please submit their
name and reasons for their nomination in writing by email
to [email protected] or mail-in to the ILBA office:
Box 775, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0
Attn: Award Nomination Committee.
Nominations will be accepted until December 31st, 2004.
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FOOTPRINT & PHEIL chisels and gouges;JAPANESE slicks, chisels, saws, ink lines & flexsquares; hand-forged Flarens, shovel gouges,flat & scarf slicks, drawknives & draw-gouges;BARR Specialty Tools; peavies; cant hooks;lifting tongs; log dogs & cleats; log horses;water stones; Diamond whetstones;NORTHWEST calipers, tenon cutters & longauger bits; ship augers; chainsaw mills &attachments; MAKITA & MAFELL planers, saws& chain mortisers; MACKIE log building books& videos. FREE 32-page catalogueMAGARD VENTURES LTD8365 Domagala Road,Prince George, BC, Canada V2K 5R1
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877-389-7748 or email [email protected]
1979 Bantam S 688 A 20 Ton RoughTerrain Crane Very good condition,72 foot hydraulic boom with 25 foot latticestyle, side swing jib (97 foot total stick). Willlift 1200 pounds at maximum radius. Very fuelefficient 453 Detroit. Has had recent motoroverhaul and is certified. Should provide many
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Have supply of freshly cut Cedarcharacter wood and Cedar house logs.Chilliwack, BC Call Dave at 604-351-0571
One 1979 S688 Bantam 20 Ton RoughTerrain Crane for sale, $30,000 Canadianor $21,500 US. Presently stationed in Illinois.
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Makita 1001N Curve/Rabett PlanerPlease call Higgs Murphy at 250-427-7116 oremail: [email protected]
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Wanted: Two experienced log buildersrequired immediately, premium wagecompensation, tools required. Call JeanRodrigue at 819-832-2167 after 6pm EST
Searching for experienced logbuilder/timber framer who is able tocome to Austria in 2005 and help me with alog building/timber framing project. I am aMackie School graduate but the size of thebuilding is 36' X 27' and 21' X 15' and is toobig a project to manage on my own. I amplanning to come to the ILBA in Feb 05 andspeak to you face to face with my drawings.Initial contacts 0043-664-2318984 [email protected]
Travelling Timberwright RalphClegg 28 years experience ground tofinish. Will support re-erect crews andcontinue till finish with contractor or owner, asan advocate for your company. Have truck,
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ILBA 32nd AGM and ConferenceFebruary 17 to 20, 2005 in Coeur dAlene,Idaho
Log Home Construction Theory andPractice World Experience Log builders
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Updates to your ILBA
Membership DirectoryILBA apologizes for the following errors
in the new 20042005 Membership
Directory. Please update your copy now
to avoid future difficulties.
Page 43Note correct email address
for Peter Haney: [email protected]
Please contact the ILBA office if you find
any other errors or omissions.
16' X 18' hewn/dovetailedlog shell with 8' deck
View photos athttp://www.logassociation.org/conference/rendezvous/2003/images/building_project.html
Large 16" spruce logs; includes trussand rafters for roof system, insulatedroof panels and chinking material.FOB Lumby, BC.
Price $29,900CDN + GST.
This building would make a greatguest cottage, cabin at the lake orsauna.
L O G S H E L L F O R S A L E
It must therefore be carefully demon-
strated that OUR log homes can outper-
form conventional construction. Is this a
myth? If our observations and assumptions
are to be credible, we must run the num-
bers.
The ILBA needs to hear from as many of
its builders, and their clients, on exactly
how much energy it takes to heat/cool
their house year-round. This survey will be
conducted on log homes that are at least
4 years old.
The survey will require specific data: Log species and size
Notch/joinery profile
Roof style (vault vs. closed) and insula-
tion type.
Type of gasket involved (closed cell,
chinking, etc)
Home square footage
Occupancy profile (number of occu-
pants, etc)
A survey will be distributed at our next
conference. Builders will be expected to
collect data from their clients on past per-
formance, as well as establish a record
keeping system for future analysis.
This is by no means a scientific analysis
on the thermal performance of log homes,
however we can certainly make conclu-sions as to the overall average energy con-
sumption on log homes of a consistent
size and quality as exhibited by the work
performed by our members.
The Heat is ON! from page 15
W E L C O M E !
N E W
C O M P A N Y M E M B E R S
Black River Country Log HomesIncorp.
College of the Rockies
Creative Home Concepts, Inc.
Greatland Log Homes
Integrated Pole Ltd.Kenwest Enterprises Ltd.
OK PYRUS s.r.o.
Timber Frame Business Council
R E N E W I N G
C O M P A N Y M E M B E R S
Charles Bloom Secondary School
Interior Logging Assoc.
Log Home Agency
New and Renewing Members Since Our Last Issue
Mountain States Custom Log WorksCorp.
Pat Wolfe Log Building School
PG Mill Supplies Ltd.
Stihl Ltd.
Surefit Log Homes Ltd.
WARSS
N E W I N D I V I D U A L &
E M P L O Y E E M E M B E R S
Dana Baetz
Annette Chavez
Patrick Dalton
Inga Fraser
Bill Hammers
Bob Hosanna
Monroe Hunsicker
Gordon Snow
Bruce Wollison
R E N E W I N G
I N D I V I D U A L &
E M P L O Y E E M E M B E R S
Egils ArtmanisStepan Bolduc
Ivo Buehlmann
Randy Gresham
Tim Klose
Krysztoff Trochanowski
C A S T YO U R B A L L O T
Make sure to vote for the
directors (3) and get yourballot in to the ILBA office
ASAP!
Education and
networking
are your
opportunity.
See you in February
at our AGM and
Conference.
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Cathy Hansen, Executive Director
Robrt Savignac, Executive Director
International Log Builders Association
P.O. Box 775Lumby, British Columbia
V0E 2G0 Canada
800-532-2900 toll-free
250-547-8776 phone
250-547-8775 fax
www.logassociation.org
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welcomed. The deadline for LBN 52 is
December 6, 2004.
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pose.
Log Building StandardsThe ILBA Log Building Standards, thebuilding code for handcrafted, scribe-fit &
chinked log homes are available online at
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and can be downloaded to your computer
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Advertisers can send completed ads as:
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Log Building Newsis a great way to con-tact the best log home builders. The ILBA
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PresidentDave GardnerPh: 250-547-2400Fax: [email protected]
Vice-PresidentDalibor Houdek, PH.D.Ph: 780-413-9031Fax: [email protected]
TreasurerJeffrey J. PattersonPh: 208-676-0422Fax: 208-676-9129
ClerkVic JanzenPh: 604-858-4135Fax: [email protected]
2004 ILBA OfficersDirectorsDr. Edwin Burke, Ph. DPh: [email protected]
Mark FritchPh: 503-668-7130Fax: [email protected]
Katharina KoelbelPh: [email protected]
Elaine Nosaka
Jean RodriguePh: [email protected]
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