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a valley. This valley was 35 from horizontal, which is 55 from
plumb.) Make sure the centerline on the bottom of the valley is
on the string, and screw in the nal brace.
Scribing
The end grain of the dummy shows the backing angle cuts,
and in Figure 2, Point B show the bottom center of the valley,
where the two backing cuts meet. You need to scribe the
dummy down a distance that puts Point B at the same height
as the actual ceiling line of the roof (Log Construction Manual,
pp.155-162). If you install valleys differently, then go ahead and
determine the scriber-setting as you normally would.
Cutting
Repeat for the ridge-end of the valley and score and cut out the
notches (mortises) youve scribed. Measure between the two
mortises to gure out how long the valley log or timber needs
to be. Double check, and then transfer this length to the actual
valley and cut it to length.
At this stage I dont usually even lift the valley onto the roof,
unless I needed it for jack rafters or jack purlins. As I said, I try to
lay out and cut all roof parts on the ground, without ever lifting
them up until we get to the owners foundation. And after
dozens of homes, I cannot remember a serious problem during
re-set because of this.
Two Comments
In this building, the valleys did not extend outside the walls
they stopped in the log wall. Of course, a valley that goes
through a log wall and outside should be scribed from a
dummy that is longer than the one shown here.
This valley is a little different than typical. The engineer had
specied a valley timber that was deeper (taller) than I wanted
to useit was going to hang down below the ridge, and look
funny. So I scribed the valley down so that its bottom surface
was where I wanted it to be at the ridge, and which left the rest
of the valley to stick up into the 2x roof system.
This explains why the jack purlins in Figures 5 and 6 are
below the top of the valley. This also explains why the backing
angles on the dummy are not at the top edge (Figure 2). Of
course, we never cut the backing angles out on this valley,
because they were not used to hold the ceilingin fact the
backing angles wouldnt have held anything. Doing it this way
made me happy, and the engineer too.
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4 The actual timber valley test-tted into its notch in plate
log.
5 Roof system assembled. House is T-shaped, and there are
two ridges and two valleys.
6 Looking up the valley. Jack purlins on each side are at the
ceiling heightcompare with the ceiling line on the side of
dummy in Figure 2. Extra timber height of the valley
above the ceiling line wont be seenits in the rafter space.
No Crane? No Problem!
By Michael Pielorz
About 10 years ago I sold a small log shell to a
group of Alaskan mountain climbers who were
willing to reassemble the shell at a remote site
with the help of a few of their friends. Because
the building had purlins and a ridgepole on
posts, it was a challenge to set the roof logs
onto the posts without a crane.
These climbers came up with a simple and
innovative solution. They built a lifting system
made out of 2 pulleys, 2 long ropes and a hand-
ful of long 2x8s. After setting by hand the 2
posts for the ridge, they nailed long 2x8s rafter-
like on each side of the posts, with two A-frame-
like constructions with the pulleys attached just
above the top of the posts (Figure 3).
The pulleys were high enough above the
posts to have room for the ridge pole, with
some extra space to maneuver into position
(Figure 2). All that was left was to tie the ropes
to the ridge pole near the location of the log
posts and then through the pulleys. The 2x8s
work as a sliding ramp to pull the ridgepole up.
The workers raised the ridge log all the way
by pulling equally on the ropes to keep it level
while on the ramps. Once it was hanging above the posts, it
could be repositioned and lowered onto the posts (Figure 1).
I have a lot of respect for those guys, who incidentally run a
well known climbing and guiding business in St. Elias Park: Bob
Jacobs of St. Elias Alpine Guides in McCarthy, Alaska. Perhaps
somebody else will be in a similar situation one day and this
idea might come in handy.
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MONTEBELLO FACTS
10,000 seasoned Western red cedar trees were
used on the rst three buildings. Despite the
need for speed, the highest standards of log
work were rigidly enforced from beginning to
end of the project.
The construction of Montebello took from
start to nish an amazing four months!
14 LogBuildingNews January | February | March 2006
33rd Annual Conference and AGM
Le Chateau Montebello April 6-9, 2006
I LBA CONFERENCE 2 0 0 6
The theme of our confer-
ence this year has two
parts. First, we tell our
story, explore our past
not just for the pleasure of a nostalgic walk down memory lane,
but to add lessons to our toolbox as we prepare to build our
future in a rapidly changing world.
Building our future, our second theme, means being ready
and prepared to take care of upcoming challenges and interests.
The expanding market for log homes brings us new kinds of cus-
tomers. Technology brings opportunity, and claims to save us
time. We hold fast to our built-by-hand tradition while we
explore new building techniques and time-saving tools.
On the horizon we will face many changes and decisions.
There is no one right way to deal with changebut it is impor-
tant to anticipate change and to develop plans that t our busi-
ness goals, as well as our personal goals and lifestyle choices.
The membership of the ILBA now spans three generations of
log builders. Some of us are just starting out, others are up-sizing
or working towards lateral growth in their companies, and a few
of us would like to develop a retirement plan. Our conference
this year helps you face the issues that we all confront, and
breakout sessions and pre-conference workshops are tailored
very specically to the interests and challenges we face individu-
ally.
The hands-on workshops and sessions will help you improve or
expand your building techniques. As our customers move
towards chateaus and away from cabins, we need to keep pace
with their vision, or we will be left behind.
Just look at our pre-Conference workshops. Learn advanced
roof layout with Will Beemer of the Timbers Framers Guild dur-
ing a full-day workshop. Also scheduled for pre-conference is a
Dietrichs software workshop presented by Wil Dancey. You will
learn how to quickly generate a house model and take-offs for
accurate quoting, saving you both time and money.
Our ILBA two-day pre-conference project this year brings
together all the elements you want in a learning environment.
Cool tools, high production, new methods, and best of all leaves
you time for a beer at the end of the day.
What could follow such appetizing starters? Wait until you see
the menu for the Conference itself! Yoshito Dai Ona and John
Boys are introducing Log Builder Helperan interactive pricing
program developed by log builders, for log builders. This well-
thought-out program is easily learned and will save you hours of
time.
For those who love to explore alternate building methods,
Chris Dancey is offering a hands-on course demonstrating hemp-
inll. Saving time while building mitered-trusses? Pat Clark shows
you his layout technique French Scribe meets the laser beam.
Further on layout, if you missed his presentation at Kananaskis
you can take in Advance Sill Layout, with Robert Chambers.
For members who are growing their business we can recom-
mend: How did you do it? Ask your experienced and success-
ful colleagues in the industrydiscover what has worked for a
diverse group of log builders.
Dont miss Protecting your Investment, a session giving you
the heads-up on why you dont want to keep your head down.
Further along those lines we explore doing business on a hand-
shake, and why you want to have a good contract in your other
hand. Rick Hall logbuilder/lawyer explains whats in a good con-
tract and how it ts into your Business Standards.
Higgs Murphy makes the sawdust y with a medley of layout
and building techniques in a project-focused 4-hour marathon.
Want to know more about the building of Montebello? See origi-
nal construction documents and get behind the scenes when
you join us for an intimate tour of the complex.
Many of us are close to making the leap into computerized
design and drafting. There are many products to choose from
and you will have the opportunity to consider very seriously
which design software is the most compatible for you.
On another track, Ed Shure shows what we can do to ensure
that Aging is a Myth. Twenty years of log building got your
body down? Eds practical session involves real-work situations
and how to train your body to work better, and feel better.
Still struggling with marketing? Join Jerry Rouleau for a
Marketing on a Shoestring specially tailored for the hand-
crafted industry. Bring your laptop and let Jerry build the founda-
tion of a PowerPoint presentation for your company.
While the Conference is focused on developing skills, we like
to have some fun too. Our auction is shaping up to knock your
socks off! You can look forward to choice Makita tools as well as
a ne selection from Gary of Timber Tools I know these tools
will get you salivating. Schroeders Log Home Supply will also be
with us this year and you-all know you like what they have to
offer!
Drafting and design software has been generously donated by
hsbCAD (and it includes 4 days of training and has a retail value
of USD$17,000), Graphisoft is donating an ArchiCAD software
package, and Deitrichs NA is also giving you the opportunity to
bid their product and raise funds for the ILBA. This is the year to
Telling Our Story Building Our Future
by Ingrid Boys
Number 58 LogBuildingNews 15
The Montebello Conference 2006 is just around the corner, and
those of you who have been calling the ILBA office for daily con-
ference updates will be pleased to nally see our conference
schedule and costs nalized.
We had a slow start as we muddled around trying to ll the
shoes of Cathy and Robrt, but they left a well-marked trail, and
when we picked up the scent we were able to gain ground as
we work towards this landmark conference.
Your 2006 Conference Planning Team is Ann Miks, Patti
LeFrancois and Ingrid Boys. We are working under the direction
of the Conference Committee with Linda Bourdage and Brian
Lloyd the co-chairs, and Jean Rodrigue our man on the ground
in Quebec.
You all know Ann at the Association office the voice of the
ILBA. Ann does much more than great phone, she is the grease
that keeps the wheels moving at the office, the resource who
knows whos who, whats what and where to get whatever it is
that needs gettin. Without Ann, we would not be WOO-ing or
HOO-ing right now.
Patti is a dynamo who caught the log building and home-
steading bug in the mid 70s. Patti has peeled her share of logs
and she nished her rst log home in 1980. Since then she has
worked extensively in the forest industry and has been specializ-
ing in the log building industry for the past 11 years.
Patti is a former director and treasurer of the BC Builders
Association; was the lead writer for the BC Log Builder
Apprenticeship program, and assisted with the development of
the BC Log Building Occupational Health and Safety Program.
And she has developed and delivered an array of personnel
development and human resource management seminars.
Despite all of these credentials, Patti is also a great deal of fun; I
know you will all enjoy getting to know her at Montebello.
I make up the 3rd corner of this teammy credentials?
Married into log building, one of the benets of matrimony was
getting the ILBA as an in-law. In my pre-log-building life I worked
in tourism, hospitality and event planning.
Enough about us our Montebello Conference is all about
you, and it is shaping up to be an event of record attendance.
This is the year to re-unite with colleagues we havent seen for
many a year. It is also the year to make new contacts and to
redene the identity and purpose of the ILBA. And, of course, the
time we learn whats new in our old craft.
I LBA CONFERENCE 2 0 0 6
From the Conference Team: WOO HOO!
by Ingrid Boys
MONTEBELLO FACTS
In order to bring materials to the wilderness
setting of Montebello, a spur line 3,700' long
was built from the Canadian Pacic Railway
to a temporary construction village.
take the leap and start building your future with these time-sav-
ing tools that whose rendering abilities have marketing advan-
tage written all over them.
Were calling our auction Tools and Jewels (Tools n Jools);
this way you can assuage your guilt at going on a tool binge by
bidding for your bride at the same time. We encourage you to
think about what you will bring!
We all look forward to Tech Talk. This year it opens with the
Higgy Jigger, presented by none other than Higgs Murphy, our
log-builder-turned-timber-framer-with-a-log-builders-soul. Higgs
will show you how to turn your band-mill into a round-log post
& beam processing machine (the poor-mans Hundegger).
Reviews of new tools will also be featured, including two new-to-
North America tools from Makita. (You can expect some dyna-
mite show specials from the folks at Makita, so start building
your wish list now).
The call has gone out for your vintage photos, we want to see
your memories in our review of the past dont let history pass
you bytell your story, and start planning for the project expo,
sort your images for the slide show and practicing your skills for
Log Builder Games. While youre at it donate an auction item
and bring your newest discovery or invention to Tech Talk.
Above allbring yourselves! Fill in the enclosed sign-up forms,
and book your ights. Get ready to get together with the rest of
the best.
ABOVE The Chateau Montebello
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A big thank you to Vilnis Kazaks, President of the Latvian
Chamber of Crafts, for his efforts in making the conference a
possibility. And of course thank you to all the sponsors as well.
The conference had about 150 participants from 15 different
countries. (ILBA members from Finland, Denmark, Germany,
Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, the USA, New Zealand, and
Great Britain were at this conferenceeditor.)
We were spoiled by beautiful weather, which is often unpre-
dictable in October. Riga, which is the capital of Latvia, is the
cultural center of Latvia and a major open port of the Baltic Sea.
I enjoyed translating and hope everyone was able to experience
a least a taste of my heritage.
A synopsis of the four-day event
First day bus tours to log projects of leading Latvian log build-
ing companies in different parts of Latvia. After a long day of
touring many recent projects, we all met for a late dinner at the
Lido Restaurant, which is the largest log structure in Latvia.
Second day the sessions were dedicated to Latvian specialists.
There were some speakers whose topics were not relevant to the
actual craft of log building. The most interesting presentations in
my opinion, were architect Raitis Jelevics about the soul of log
buildings, Rihards Vidzickis architectural sign work blending into
natural landscape within park zones and Karlis Apinis who is
involved in consulting and quality inspections of handcrafted log
structures shared his experience about difficulties and common
problems. And also Janis Dolacis with the topic: Healthy House
in the Energy Grid of Earth.
Third day was dedicated
to international specialists.
Different countries, different
cultures, and different prob-
lems made it quite interest-
ing. It would be difficult to
mention everybody and
again I would like to just
outline some key topics.
Janne Jokelainen spoke
about traditional Finnish log
architecture, Jari Heikila
about development of mod-
ern log architecture in
Finland. Robert Chambers
spoke about the future of
handcrafted log building,
recent advances in tech-
niques, and accelerated log
building. George Fuller pre-
sented about Norwegian log building standards and some
recent problems with log homes imported into Norway. This list
is longer and sorry for not mentioning each and everyone. The
discussions became lively at the end of the day about the issue
of log building standards. This was a key issue for debates the
next morning.
Fourth day The decision was made to create a draft of
basic standards, (within the next six months), and regional stan-
dards. Regional standards address the cultural and geographical
differences of the area. And the last event was visiting the
Latvian Open-Air museum, which was quite interesting (visit
www.muzejs.lv/en/ for the best log museum website I have
seeneditor). The open-air museum characterizes the tradition
of Latvian log building and has a collection of hundreds of his-
toric log structures on 220 acres on the outskirts of Riga. Karlis
Apinis has dedicated a big part of his life to the preservation of
the original log structures. Every time I walk through the outdoor
museum with Karlis I have a new discovery.
Latvia may be hosting the second international conference in
June, 2007 during the annual Crafts Fair at the Riga Open Air
Museum. In closing, I am certain that the experienced gained
from this conference will be invaluable in creating future
events.
International Log Building Conference in Latvia
by Egils Artmanis
The rst international log building conference in Europe took a place in Riga,
Latvia from October 5th to 8th 2005. It turned out to be a good Conference and
hopefully the start of log building activity coordination in Europe. It wasnt easy
for the organizers however, as there were obstacles and uncertainties to overcome
in planning and holding the conference, which was the rst of its kind in Europe.
Number 58 LogBuildingNews 17
LOWER LEFT Egils Artmanis and Harald Ludwig discuss log
restoration.
UPPER LEFT Inside of lavish new log home.
ABOVE Swimming hall with log
framing, on tour.
PHOTOS ROBERT W. CHAMBERS
UPPER RIGHT New log home with
thatch roof on home tour.
RIGHT Karlis Apinis in animated
discussion at Open Air Museum.
BELOW Huge Lido Restaurant in
Riga.
PHOTOS EGILS ARTMANIS
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BUS I NES S S TANDARDS
Construction Agreements and Procedures, PART 1
by Rick A. Hall, Attorney at Law
What happens if you disregard the Log
Building Standards and put a severe left-hand
spiral grain log in the upper courses of a log
wall, or allow for no settling space above
doors and windows? We all know, of course,
that building a log home disregarding the
Standards on spiral grain logs and settling
space would create problems in the building resulting in an
unhappy homeowner when the logs begin to shrink and settle
and maybe even conicts that could lead to litigation.
And, just as the Log Building Standards are based on the
nature of wood and weather, builders also need to follow sound
business standards because there are characteristics of each proj-
ect and of people that also must be understood when you are
building a good business relationship with a customer. In the
end, we want a happy homeowner and a builder who has made
his expected prot.
Lets take some time to explore the nature of sound business
standards.
Good Communication
Based on my experience with builders one of the most neglected
parts of a project is the communication between builder and
customer and ultimately the writing of a well-drafted construc-
tion agreement with all the relevant issues identied and
resolved with all the risks for both builder and owner allocated.
Over the years I have represented a number of large and small
residential building companies. I have learned that people and
projects vary, but the issues and types of disputes and problems
surrounding construction projects do not. If the log home builder
discusses with their customer the potential problem areas in the
project and then drafts an agreement which incorporates how
they and the owner will resolve these potential issues if they arise,
then the builder will greatly reduce conicts, litigation expenses
and increase the chance of a successful project for everyone.
Happy homeowners will refer you to family and friends.
Unhappy ones won't, and many times homeowners are unhappy
because of issues that have nothing to do with the beautiful log-
work you delivered. Projects are not guaranteed to go smoothly
from start to nish just because you are an honest and capable
log home builder.
When the builder and owner are nally ready to proceed
beyond the talking stage: money has been discussed in
approximate amounts and the structure to be built has been
discussed only from a rough drawings basis, then it is time to
address not only the exact amount of money you need and the
exact scope of log work involved, but it is also time to address
the potential problem areas of the future business relationship
and propose resolutions.
Knowing where typical disputes and misunderstandings come
from, and then working to avoid or resolve them, will help you
draft a good agreement. And a good agreement addresses the
potential problems, it does not ignore them.
Typical Problems
Some of the potential problem areas that need discussion
between the customer are: (1) inadequate plans and/or speci-
cations, (2) contradictions between the plans and specications,
(3) plans not approved by the appropriate engineer(s), (4)
change order issues, (5) permitting issues, (6) delays in work and
delays in payment of money, (7) conicts with other tradesmen
at the reassembly site, (8) schedule and dates for payment of
money, and what happens if the customer fails to pay on time,
(9) insurance issues, (10) warranty issues, (11) building standards
for log work, (12) inaccessibility to reassembly site, (13) inspec-
tions, (14) damage to log work during transportation, (15) date
of completion of log work, (16) clean-up at reassembly site, (17)
potential damage to private roads from heavy equipment, and
(18) notices, certicates, releases and waivers expected to be
delivered and signed by either the builder or customer.
In the commentary to the ILBAs construction contract, Tom
Stonecipher, an attorney in Bozeman, Montana, states that in his
experience ...more than half of all disputes typically arise
because of uncertainties or incorrect expectations that are
formed at the time a change order is requested and agreed to.
His excellent commentary gives a number of examples of the
importance of paying heed to the potential problems areas in a
builder/owner relationship and of using a well-drafted contract
to manage those problems areas before you are faced with the
problem itself.
One-Sided Contracts
Builders who have been burned tend to jump to an extreme of
having a lawyer draft a contract that is entirely one-sided to their
benet, either neglecting to address any concerns of the cus-
tomers, or if they do address customers concerns, they put
onerous requirements on them. In the U.S., these are called
"contracts of adhesion" or "take-it-or-leave-it contracts," and
courts will interpret the entire contract with a heavy bias against
the builder. Some provisions may not even be legally enforceable
in such contracts.
Talk First, then Sign Some builders, mainly small builders, are
reluctant or even afraid to talk about anything "negative" to a
potential client for fear of chasing them away before they sign. I
have found the opposite is true: when builders talk to their
clients before the agreement is presented about the potential
problem areas, then it does not cause a crisis in the relationship
and it has not caused the client to jump to another builder
unless the proposals were actually unfair to the customer.
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I nd that talking about these potential problems increases
the condence a client has in the builder because it makes the
builder look more professional and thorough. Presenting one-
sided contracts to customers, and failing to address the problem
areas, are extremes that you must avoid.
Tailor the Agreement Builders should also realize that one
construction agreement form does not t all transactions. The
particular state, province, and country where the log work is to
be delivered and assembled may also require mandatory lan-
guage to be in the agreement.
Certain states in the U.S., for example, require disclosure to
buyers concerning their risks under mechanics (builders) lien
laws in the agreement and they have very specic language.
Some locations require certain font sizes and all CAPITAL
LETTERS for arbitration clauses or warranties. There are many
such examples of different government requirements for con-
struction agreements.
Business Standards
Just as the characteristics of wood and logs in a log building are
at the heart of the Log Building Standards, Business Standards
arise out of the characteristics of a project and its people. Each
project is going to be different, and bring its own different
issues. If builders would realize that following the Standards for
good business practice are just as important as following the
Log Building Standards in building the log home, then the log
builder will have a much greater chance of being successful and
protable.
If a builder fails to follow the Business Standards even if they
have absolutely perfect log work, they expose themselves to
needless stress, frustration, potential conict and, at worst, liti-
gation, when dealing with the people side of the business.
Over the next few issues I am going to talk about the
Business Standards in detail with a discussion about the charac-
teristics of projects and of people that form the basis of Business
Standards. Ill attempt to use as many examples as space allows.
I would enjoy hearing any comments or questions from any
ILBA members about this column. You can reach me by e-mail
at rickhall@conveyists.com or by telephone at (402) 502-9999
ext 203.
Rick is a lawyer licensed in Washington and Nebraska, and is a
past student of Del Radomskes.
MONTEBELLO FACTS
The Chateau Montebello was built at the
beginning of the depression as a private
members club, and was the dream of H.M.
Saddlemire, a Swiss-American. He called his
dream Lucerne-in-Quebec.
20 LogBuildingNews January | February | March 2006
April 6 9, 2006
ILBA 33rd AGM
and Conference
Montebello, Quebec
www.logassociation.org
April 6 9, 2006
ILBA 33rd AGM
and Conference
Montebello, Quebec
www.logassociation.org
Log
Building
in Russia
Photos by Nick Berwian
Norwegian-style log notching, built in
Russia.
A bomb-proof Russian scriber. Note
screw adjustment for setting, and the
vice-lock.
RIGHT Nick Berwian sent this
photo of a 3-story log home
being built in Karelia, Russia
Number 58 LogBuildingNews 21
Russian yard, full-scribe saddle notch in
Canadian style. Nick Berwian photo.
Nick Berwian sent this photo of a large "Norwegian style" hewn-log house being
built in a log construction yard outside St. Petersburg, Russia. (It has been stitched
together from 2 photos, so the log walls do not exactly line up).
MONTEBELLO FACTS
Referring to the construction of the roof system:it was at once
a challenge and an opportunity,attributed to architect Harold
Lawson.
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WELCOME!
NEW COMPANY
MEMBERS
Atlantic Log Works Ltd.
Professional Investigative Engineers Inc.
Scott Hay Handcrafted Log Homes Inc.
Shuswap Log Homes International
Summit Handcrafted & Milled Log
Homes, Inc.
RENEWI NG COMPANY
MEMBERS
Accelerated Log Building, Inc.
Ackerman Handcrafted Log Homes
BC Log & Timber Building Industry
Association
BC Wood
Beaudette Consulting Engineers, Inc
Blockhausbau Porrenga GmbH
Brian Moore Log Homes
Cannon Chainsaw Bars
Chilliwack Mountain Log Homes Ltd.
Classic Log Designs
Construction EN Bois Rond Amishk Inc.
Cowls Lumber and Sawmill
Davidson Log & Timber Artisans Inc.
Dietrich's North America
Eagleridge Log Homes
Emseal Corporation
FINNHOLZ Wohnblockhuser und
Zimmerei
Fearless Engineers PLLC
Frontier Builders Inc.
Frye Custom Log Homes, Inc
Gabriels Carpentry
Gresham Post & Beam
GRK Fasteners
Hojgaard Tommerhuse APS
hsb-Cad Canada/Struc-soft Inc.
Insulspan Corporation
Jean Steinbrecher Architects
Jeffery Sharpe PE
Koski Log Homes
Laverty Log Homes
Lloyd Ventures
Log Builders' Association New Zealand
Log Cabin Homes Ltd.
Log Home Living & Log Home Design
Ideas
Makita Canada Inc.
Montana Dry Log & Lumber
Mountain High Log Homes
Mountain Living
Mountain Logworks
Nortek CopperWorks
Ojibwa Log Homes
Old Style Log Works, Inc.
Pacic Log Homes Ltd.
REB Properties LLC
Sansin Corporation
Sitka Log Homes Inc.
Sperlich Log Construction Inc
Streamline Design Group
Sun Valley Log Homes
Swiss Mountain Log Homes
The Wooden House Co.
Timber Framers Guild
Timberwize Construction Services
Corp.
Twin Butte Log Homes Ltd.
Wiens Log Homes Inc.
NEW I NDI VI DUAL
MEMBERS
Jacque Yves Blanchet
Douglas K. Fowler
Ole Getz
Patrice Graffand
Steve Grand
Jay Gutenkauf
Simon Hirsh
Dwight Martin
Peter Michael (Mick) Peat
Marcel Pihowich
Ed Rogers
Ueli Wittwer
RENEWI NG I NDI VI DUAL
MEMBERS
Stuart Adrian
Franz Ambichl
Egils Artmanis
Thomas Bembridge
Tom Blackburn
Richard Bloomeld
Stephan Bolduc
David Carradine
Jim Christensen
Keith Coppernoll
Ricci Durfeld
Steven Estola
Paul F. Figueroa
George Fuller
Peter Gott
David Gray
Ken Guest
Tom Hahney, BS Engr.
Louis A. Hansen
Vic Janzen
Kathrina Koelbel
Pekka Laine
Rick Lambert
Tim Lawton
Dave Levanger
B. Allan Mackie
Mary Mackie
L. D. (Doc) McKay
Herb Meeker
Eric Menard
Graeme Mould
Mark J. Mueller PE
Neil Norgaard
Hannes Oppelmayer
Donald Ouellet
Steven Racer
Nabil Taha
Kym Terry
Robert Ullmer
Peter F. Watson
Howard Williamson
Uwe Ziegler
CASH DONATI ONS
TO THE I LBA
Skip Ackerman
Brant Schreiber
New and Renewing Members Since Our Last Issue
representing all our members under the banner of the
International Log Builders Association.
Now, six years later, we return to the Mecca of Montebello. In
the future, when we look back at our 2006 Conference, what
attributes will we attach to this stage of our growth? Perhaps it
will be the beginning of wisdom.
This year we are look back at the story of our Association and
its evolution, but the focus of our seminars and presentation
deal with building our future. As always, we will explore new
tools and work methods; both hands-on, and those of a more
cerebral nature. We have also spiced-up the program with pre-
sentations about attitudes, mindsets, and choices that can
enhance the lifestyle of log building.
Make sure you plan a bit of free time around all the confer-
ence activities. Le Chateau Montebello is a world-class resort
with facilities and services that are second-to-none. Bring your
swimming suit, and move the meeting into the pool; break the
habit of a lifetime and go to the spa; or take some time out to
wander down to the Ottawa River.
For more information about the Chateau Montebello, check
out the web site: www.chateaumontebello.com to acquaint
yourself with the activities and historical attractions of this very
special destination.
Log Builders Mecca
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Founders of CLBA: Fergus OConnor, Bernie Legault, B. Allan
Mackie, Ed Campbell, Art Long, Vic Janzen; not shown: Mary
Mackie. PHOTO COURTESY THE CANADIAN LOG HOUSE
1977 Conference in Banff, Alberta. The members of the CLBA
completed this log shell in just three days.
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FOR S ALE FOR S ALE HELP WANTED
C L A S S I F I E D A D S
LOG BUILDING TOOLS STARRETT &
MACKIE scribers; heavy duty drawknives up to
30"; peeling spuds; chopping & nishing axes;
broadaxes; adzes; GRANSFORS axes; ENGLISH
slicks; ROBERT SORBY, HENRY TAYLOR, FOOT-
PRINT & PHEIL chisels and gouges; JAPANESE
slicks, chisels, saws, ink lines & ex squares;
hand-forged Flarens, shovel gouges, at & 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 & long auger bits; ship augers;
chainsaw mills & attachments; MAKITA &
MAFELL planers, saws & chain mortisers; MACKIE
log building books & videos. FREE 32-page
catalogue
MAGARD VENTURES LTD, 8365 Domagala Road,
Prince George, BC, Canada V2K 5R1
Tel: 250-962-9057 Fax: 250-962-9157
Attn: Maurice Gardy
Awesome Boom Truck for Sale All-wheel
drive Oshkosh with turbocharged International
DT466 diesel, big oat tires up front, 5 speed
with 3 speed transfer case & full power steering.
Tube steel bed custom built for hauling logs,
custom made loader. Lemco with 26ft. squirt
boom & stainless steel jawed continuous rotation
bucket. Used as all around yard machine for
unloading trucks & shell building, and delivering
and assembling cabins in mountain sites.
Grapple allows safe one man operation. Had over
$40,000 invested in new engine set up, loader
and bed. $17,500 includes fresh batteries & tires.
Call Bryan or Ed
303-449-1336 or email ed@timmerhusinc.com
1999 Heartwood Band Sawmill Model
310 Electric Never been used 6 inch Double-
Cut (cutting travel speed up to 3 feet per
second). Requires 600 V. 3 Phase Power. Eighty-
eight feet of track. Operator travels with mill
head along track. Numerous track-mounted
hydraulic log handing systems and full
programmable computer controlled set works.
(We purchased 2 and only set one up for use.)
When purchased in 1999 value exceeded
$80,000.00 Canadian. Asking $65,000.00
Canadian. Moose Mountain Log Homes Inc.
Please arrange for an appointment to see the
twin unit in operation. Link to this model at
Heartwood Saw: http://www.heart
woodsaw.com/Model_310.html
Toll free 1-877-932-3992
One 1979 S688 Bantam 20 Ton Rough
Terrain Crane for sale, $30,000 Canadian or
$21,500 US. Presently stationed in Illinois. Very
Good Condition, 60 foot hydraulic boom or 80
foot with jib. Very fuel efficient 453 Detroit.
Should provide many years of trouble free
service. Call 1-877-932-3992.
We have for sale beetle kill, dead
standing, Lodgepole Pine house logs, saw
logs, big dead timber and rewood. D-log kits, 2
sided log kits, and peeled logs also available. We
can deliver to almost anywhere in the U.S. Please
call for more info and a price list. Willow Creek
Logging 970-887-2396 or email
dPetras8angels@yahoo.com
For Sale: Diamond Willow pieces range in
size from 3"-6" diameter and 3'-7' in length.
Great for crafting unique railings, posts, and
furniture. Cost $8.00/LF + (size and character
dependent). Call Peter at Sperlich Log
Construction Inc. 250-838-7455 or email
sales@canadianloghouse.com
1975 S-588 Bantam 18 Ton Rough
Terrain Crane Very good condition, 72 foot
hydraulic boom or 92 foot with jib. Is rated to lift
1610 lbs. at an 85 foot radius or 4700 lbs at a
50 foot radius. Very fuel efficient 453 Detroit.
Should provide many years of trouble free
service. Presently located in Cochrane Alberta.
$32,500 Canadian plus GST if applicable. Moose
Mountain Log Homes Inc. 1-877-932-3992
Finish a Dream Colorado Mtns. near
Denver. Full round log structure on 10 acres of
paradise with stream. Includes: off grid solar,
wind, and generator; crane, backhoe, nished
huge workshop and much more! Please call 303-
523-4861, or email mrstz@starband.net.
HELP WANTED
Experienced Log Crafters Moose Mountain
Log homes Inc. currently has two full time long
term positions open for experienced log
handcrafters with dual US and Canadian
citizenship. Join a leading edge, quality oriented
company that has been in business for over 25
years! Please phone 1-877-932-3992 or
email: info@moosemountain.com
Wages, earnings based on experience.
Log Home Apprentice Wanted Experience
required. Howard Williamson, Custom Log
Homes Ltd., 3030 40th St. S.E.
Salmon Arm, BC, Canada V1E 1X7
Phone: 250-832-3690
Email: cuslog@airspeedwireless.ca
www.customloghomesltd.com
Motivated individual with construction
experience, graduating top of the class from
the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a Degree
in Construction looking for a position within the
log building industry that will allow me to grow
into a management position. Very determined,
self-motivated and willing to relocate. Can be
contacted at the following: Josh Peck, 29003
Long Lake, Danbury, Wisconsin 54830 Phone:
715 (259-3220) peckjosh@hotmail.com
Need Two Log Builders for Permanent Full
Time Work. Required Now.Located in Quebec.
$18 to $28/hr + benets; depend on experience.
Join Us and Enjoy Quality Building and Complex
Roof Structure. Call Jean or Nancy Rodrigue at
819-832-2167 between 6 to 8 pm EST.
Experienced full-scribe log builder and
log peelers wanted for year round, full-time
work. Big White Pine logs. Good working
conditions, minimal travel, good pay and
benets. Rural and beautiful Northern Vermont
near Connecticut River and White Mountains of
New Hampshire. 3 hours from Boston, Montreal
and coast of Maine. Outdoors oriented person
with good woodworking and math skills. To
apply send or email resume and references. The
Wooden House Co., Ltd., 3714 North Rd., S.
Ryegate, Vermont 05069 Phone: 802-429-2490
email: john@woodenhousecompany.com
Lead Timber Framer Two Dog Timberworks
is looking for an experienced TFer with at least 3
years full-time, professional experience. Must be
able to demonstrate experience with Western
softwoods, layout on dimensional & organic
material, cutting prociency, machinery
maintenance, job leadership, and strong raising
know-how. We are a smaller innovative company
that strives to attract challenging projects all over
the country. See our work at
www.twodogtimberworks.com. Join us in the
beautiful NW corner of Washington State and be
a part of a great team that loves what we do! Pay
D.O.E., full benet package, rewarding work.
Contact Laurel or Pete Slisz at (360)-366-5350 or
e-mail us at info@twodogtimberworks.com.
Apprentice Timber Framer Two Dog
Timberworks is looking for an Apprentice TFer.
Must have general woodworking experience
and a solid working knowledge of hand and
power tools. We are a smaller innovative
company that strives to attract challenging
projects all over the country. See our work at
www.twodogtimberworks.com. Join us in the
beautiful NW corner of Washington State and be
a part of a great team that loves what we do!
Pay D.O.E., full benet package, rewarding work.
Contact Laurel or Pete Slisz at (360)-366-5350 or
e-mail us at info@twodogtimberworks.com.
Help Wanted Motivated individual with
construction experience, graduating top of the
class from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with
a Degree in Construction looking for a position
within the log building industry that will allow
me to grow into a management position. Very
determined, self-motivated, and willing to
relocate. Can be contacted at the following:
Josh Peck, 29003 Long Lake, Danbury, Wisconsin
54830 Phone 715 (259-3220) or email
peckjosh@hotmail.com
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C L A S S I F I E D A D S
Log Builders and Timber Framers
Wanted We need 4 to 5 log home builders
and/or timber framers at our plant in Chilliwack,
BC. We will be busy for the whole next year.
Please contact us via email at cancedar@shaw.ca
or phone 604-836-8315 and ask for Gerhard.
Experienced Log Home Builder or Fitter
required now, for full time year round position.
Wages depend on experience. Please send,
email or bring resume with references to
Whitevalley Log Homes Ltd., 77 Cochrane Road
Cherryville, BC V0E 2G3
Phone and fax: (250)547-6666
Email: whitevalley@paralynx.com
Experienced Log Builder Wanted for
permanent full time position. Send resumes with
references to danielalbert@coyoteloghomes.ca
or fax 613-756-6186. See our work at
www.coyoteloghomes.ca
Legendary Logcrafters Limited is a hand-
crafted log home producer in Collingwood
Ontario. Due to a consistent annual growth, our
company is adding multiple positions from
apprenticeships to experienced log home
builders. Legendary offers highly competitive
wages and a very structured work environment.
Please email resume to
Legendary@legendarylog.com or fax
705-444-6675 or call 705-444-0400
ANNOUNCEMENTS
I L B A B A R GA I N B I N
Bids are being accepted by the ILBA for:
Education:
Training program certicates for:
Log building at Del Radomskes Okanagan
School of Log Building (50% off of tuition fee)
Log building at Pat Wolfe School of Log
Building (100% of tuition fee)
Timber Framing at College of the Rockies
(50% off of tuition fee).
Chinking Product: Gift Certicate for 2 ve
gallon pails of Weatherall 1021 Textured
Caulking
If you are interested in purchasing any of
these items, contact the ILBA office at
1-800-532-2900 for further details.
FREE Log Selection Calculator Go to
www.LogBuilding.org and then click on Free
Information. From that page choose the log
selection calculator and download it to your
computer. Requires Excel software to open and
use this le. It gives you T-1, T-2, B-1 and B-2 for
any set of logs.
Free Trees! The Assistant Chief of the city of
Detroit (State of Michigan) Steven K. Leggat is
looking for an individual or company who
would be interested in taking (for free) about
80,000 trees (and about another 150,000 trees
in the next few years) within the city of Detroit.
The city has maps of the location of the trees.
Interested parties can contact him and he will
connect the parties to the appropriate city
office. The contact information is: Steven K.
Leggat, Assistant Chief, City of Detroit, Building
& Safety Engineering Housing Inspection
Division, Coleman A. Young Municipal Center,
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 412, Detroit,
Michigan 48226. Phone: 313-224-3155. Fax:
313-224-2745, leggats@bsed.ci.detroit.mi.us,
www.ci.detroit.mi.us
Ole Gertz Log Building, horse logging and
select logging. Carpentry, log furniture and log
structures offered. Contract work available. All
types of notches, 30 years experience. Phone
780-523-3363. Ole Gertz, Box 636, High Prairie
AB T0G 1E0
Timberline Builders, Inc is a Colorado
residential General Contractor with ten years of
building experience. We specialize in quality
turn key construction. To ensure your clients
project a complete success, do not hesitate to
call 303-258-1887. For additional information
see our web page at www.tbiloghomes.com
HELP WANTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Timber Framers Guild
Western Conference 2006:
Apr 20-24, Tigh-Na-Mara Lodge, Parksville
(Vancouver Island), B.C.
TTRAG 2006 (Traditional Timberframe
Symposium):
May 12-14, Eastover Resort, Lenox, Mass.
Eastern Conference 2006:
Nov 9-12, Hotel Roanoke, Va.
www.tfguild.org 413-623-9926
EVENTS & TRAI NI NG
March 27, 2006
Training the Log Builders of
Tomorrow
entry level class, starts March 27, 2006
www.okslb.ca
Contact Del Radomskes Okanagan School of
Log Building International at 250-765-5166
or email: info@okslb.ca for more information.
April 6 9, 2006
ILBA 33rd AGM and Conference
Montebello, Quebec
www.logassociation.org
May 31 June 4, 2006
WORKSHOP: Advanced Log and Timber
Frame Engineering-Modeling, Joinery Design
and Detailing with Jennifer Anthony and Grigg
Mullen. May 31June 4, 2006, Pingree Park, CO.
Contact Peter Haney, workshop organizer,
970-482-1366, haneyrmw@frii.com,
www.rockymountainworkshops.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 6 9, 2006
ILBA 33rd AGM
and Conference
Montebello, Quebec
www.logassociation.org
April 6 9, 2006
ILBA 33rd AGM
and Conference
Montebello, Quebec
www.logassociation.org
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800-532-2900 toll-free
250-547-8776 phone
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