THE BO-CAMP TECHNIQUE
Our technique consist of milled 6`` X 6``or 6`` X 8``
pine logs with three grooves, on the top and underneath.
Two of the grooves (1) are to insert 5/8 ``plywood strips
(4). Between these strips is placed a foam weather seal
(3).
The center groove serves as a dead air space, or to
run hardwired (2). Each log slides between 6`` X 6``
posts of the same profile in which the center groove
becomes a key way (4) to insert a 2`` X 2`` key (7).
Once the logs are stacked one over the other with precision
a beautiful weather tight unit is formed.
Each post is secured to the floor using ¼``
X 1 ½`` angle iron usually at 8``intervals. Therefore
each horizontal log is not usually more than eight feet
in length. This makes the logs easier to handle and
also minimizes the natural twisting tendency of the
wood.
As you stack the log sections you come to appreciate
the simplicity of the system. It's almost like `` Building
with Lego``. Once a section is completed, a space is
provided between the last and before lost log. This
space is to allow for shrinkage and for setting of the
wood.
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TREATMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Bo-Camp Log Homes uses ``CETOL`` by Sikkens ( or another
similar product) for the exterior treatment of our logs.
This treatment is applied in sequence with Cetol #1
for the first coat and Cetol #23 for the second and
third with a sequence of 24 hours between each coat.
This treatment process withstands the elements for
2 to 4 years about but should be reapplied once every
2 or 3 years to those sides exposed to the sun. To preserve
the natural elegance of the wood. The inside of the
wall can be treated with a good quality latex-based
varnish.
ELECTRICAL
During the assembling of the logs, holes are drilled
into each logs therefore the electrical wires will not
be visible. All holes are marked to aid the electrician
with the installation. The electrician can install the
wiring safely because the outlets are already in the
logs. ( see photo)
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