On Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 12:35:56 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
> http://www.small-cabin.com/forum/6_5964_0.html
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> This looks interesting but three boards per layer seems like a lot to me. Better to frame, insulate, and use the boards for siding? What do you think?
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> Mike
Some insight into R Factors of framed and log wall: https://www.uaf.edu/files/ces/publications-db/catalog/eeh/EEM-00852.pdf
His R values should be okay. He doesn't have too many windows or doors, for heat/AC to escape and the cabin isn't very big.
I'd have preferred more windows.... let the natural light in! A skylight or two, maybe?.... And a fireplace/chimney, for my idea of a cabin.
The cabin build: The concept seems neat. Seems like a lot of work, though, laminating all those boards.... at least for my 65 yr old mind, these days. At 20-25, I'd probably thought to give him a hand and enjoyed it. All elements seem practical.
If one has even a reasonable idea about something, then hell, give it a go and see what happens.
Sonny
replying to Michael, Iggy wrote:
It's bad unknowledgeable design, though they got the roof right. A shed needs
to breathe and react to the environment as quickly as possible. Adding
insulation, even in the form of 3 layers of wood, will and does create
condensation...very bad. Just go with the tried and true stick framing with a
pressure treated plywood skin...nothing else. Or, if you have high moisture
contact and no guttering or eave overhang, then do the skin out of waterproof
cement board.
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