How is caulking made from logs made by hand?
The main structural element in the construction of wooden buildings and structures is a frame, which is a rectangular structure, the material for which are processed logs of different types of wood. When a frame is a design made of a bar or rounded logs, this is not true, because logs processed by hand are used as material for this log house. The ax and planes are used for processing.
The whole structure of the log house consists of crowns, laid in a predetermined form, and fastened together by corner joints. The number of rims stacked on each other determines the overall height of the entire structure. At the end of the assembly, the caulking log is manufactured to seal the gaps and ensure a reliable thermal insulation.
For compaction of gaps, moss, tow and modern fibrous materials are used. To clog the sealant, special blades are used, which are punched with a wooden hammer. The material is laid on both sides and, if necessary, is constantly added until the seams are completely clogged.
From the grooves between the logs, the fibers protrude from both sides, approximately 50 mm. The work starts with the grooves located at the bottom of the structure, and then gradually run along the entire perimeter. Simultaneous double-sided caulk protects the frame from possible skewing. After about 1-2 years, after the final shrinkage, a secondary caulk is carried out. To do this, use a jute heater, tow or linen cotton wool, and the same technology is used.
Upon completion of work, all seams pass decorative trim with ropes and ropes from jute or flax.
Why do you need to grind the log yourself?
The next important stage of the construction is the grinding of the log-house with our own hands, as the usual logs initially differ rough surface and slightly uneven terrain. This work requires considerable labor, the use of a manual electric tool with various special nozzles. Usually, disk or belt grinding machines are used to grind the main areas. All hard-to-reach places are grinded by hand or by specialized angle grinders( grinders).
During the grinding process, dirt is removed from the surfaces, which could cause spoilage or wood disease. All surfaces of the logs become smooth, get a fresh look, the structure of the tree begins to appear more clearly. In order to consolidate the result, the ground surfaces are covered with special protective compounds.
Finishing the log-house with your own hands - direct the external and internal gloss
After finishing the polishing, the frame is finished with your own hands. For the outside, most often, the practice of coating with varnish or special formulations, containing various dyes. This coating not only performs a decorative function, but is also a reliable protection for .If the outer walls are not painted, then we strongly recommend that they be regularly impregnated with special solutions that preserve appearance and prevent decay of the wood.
The interior decoration of the frame is almost identical to the exterior. It makes no sense to hide the beautiful structure of the polished logs under the wooden lining. Therefore, interior decoration, basically, reduces to lacquering and painting in accordance with the taste of the owner of the house. Naturally, it will also need to be updated from time to time. First of all, because vital activity implies constant heat and dryness of air, which can slightly change the geometric parameters of the tree, forming a lot of small cracks.
