done differently in a log home. When wires are run up through holes in the logs it sometimes requires a little
ingenuity in order to run the wires where they need to be. In this case we have three fixtures in the great room
ceiling (two spot lights and a ceiling fan) that have to be controlled from a switch in the log wall next to the front
door. In order to run the wires to the dormer (near where the fixtures are located) we had to run the wires
outside into the porch "attic" and across to the dormer then back into the house.
side of the doors and lights that will be located in the ceiling of the porch. Although it may look confusing it's
really not.
the lines coming from the fixtures.
outlets can be placed and how far apart they have to be. In our area outlets have to be 15" above the floor and
switches 44" except in kitchens and bathrooms (they have their own rules). We are also required to have an
outlet every 6'. It pays to check with your local building inspector's office since these requirements sometimes
change from area to area.
no exception. What you see here is two lines at the top of the picture for control of the ceiling fans in both the
guest bedroom and loft area and directly below those lines is a loop that will power a couple smoke detectors.
These devices are cheap insurance and will protect your family in case of fire and there is no excuse not to
install them. We are required to have a detector in each bedroom and on each level of the house. Our detectors
will be wired on their own 20 AMP circuit and all four will be interconnected so that if one goes off they all will.
They will also have battery backup incase of a power failure.
the dramatic difference in color once the logs have been sanded. She did such a wonderful job on the scaffolding
that we suspect she would have no problem getting a high paying job washing windows on the Empire State
Building once the house is finished.
requirements are requirements. Here you see an H-25 hurricane clip. One is required on each roof rafter and
on each end of every roof truss. If you notice there are 10 nail holes and according to our building inspector all
the holes have to have a nail in them. There is a good reason for these though. They are the last part of a
mechanical network that runs from the foundation all the way to the roof and ties everything together.
the two of them they installed more than 130 of those little buggers in one afternoon. The bonus room and all
porches are now done and we only have the garage and shop rafters left to do.
