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& Pricing Nicola LogWorks |
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1. We build handcrafted log structures; scribe-fit, chinked system, post & beam and timber frame. 2. We have been operating in the Nicola Valley since 1989, and become incorporated in 1993. 3. John Boys is the owner/builder. He has been building since 1985. We employ between 11 and 14 craftsmen and crew. 4. We typically have 2 to 3 projects on the go at any given time. 5. Wood species we build with include: Douglas fir, Western red cedar. 6. We build with winter cut green and air dried wood. We will also use dead standing*. 7. Average mid-span diameter of the wood we use: 13"to 20".(Depending on the project; Post and beam uses larger diameter. 8. We use the over-scribe method on our scribe-fit log buildings to address settling and shrinkage. 9. We build to the International Log Builders’ Association Standards. 10. Notching systems: Shrink to fit saddle notch and/or dovetail on Scribe-fit structures. 11. Roof Joinery, Post & Beam Connections and Timber Frame: Mortise and tenon - simple or complex. 12. Log Laterals - Scribe-fit: over-scribe, ledges milled in lateral groove to accept gasketing. Kerfs cut on topside of all logs to direct checking. 13. We insulate the laterals on scribe-fit structures with expandable gasketing, notches are gasketed and insulated with borate treated sheep's wool. 14. We build log stairs and railings 15. Quality of finish on the logs - draw knife finish, all scarfs planed. 16. Pre-staining an option prior to delivery. 17. All trucks tarped to protect logs from dirt 18. Supervisor and/or crew to reassemble the structure on your site. 19. An owners manual is provided to the customer upon delivery of the project 20. We offer "in-house" design services. Our package includes: Holes drilled for electrical - lead wire fished through during reassembly Through-bolting Dowelling Screw jacks Wall slots - cut on reassembly Door and window cuts prepared for installation Mortises for electrical boxes and face plates Ledging for floor placement Exterior drip cuts All bolting materials and hardware. Pre-cut to fit window bucks an option. *Green wood versus dead-standing - described by a customer as an argument as old as the hills...We prefer green wood because in dead standing logs the process of decay has already begun. A good wood preservative, with diligent maintenance will protect these logs, but green wood starts with superior condition. When using green wood, one must use narrower specifications - only logs with a minimal spiral grain can be used successfully. If we were not able to access logs with superior specifications, we would probably promote the use of dead standing. In any case, all log structures settle and shrink, even those built with dead standing. A good builder will acknowledge this and use methods to address these issues. Typically we air dry our green wood for one year prior to construction. We do find dead standing a good choice for certain projects. Pricing For Log Work Scibe fit log shells are priced per log, and per notch. But you are probably looking for a per square foot ballpark – our price for scribed work ranges between $40.00USD to $60.00 USD per square foot. Complexity of design (corners and roof system) will determine where in that range your house will fall. Typically, the log shell will comprise between 20-35% of your overall project costs. At a minimum, you should budget $150.00 per square foot finished costs, and it is easy to spend more. If your site is undeveloped you must also budget for well, septic and roadwork. You will find lower (and higher) prices for log work…our prices reflect our building methods, the quality level that we build to, the wood we use, and the lengths we go to in preparing our log work for ease of finishing. In fact, some of our best references are the clients who wanted to work with us but chose the lowest quote instead. Our attention to detail adds up to higher logwork costs, but reduces costs on the finishing side. We build carpenter ready houses that anticipate and address settling and shrinkage - thus avoiding expensive remedial solutions later.
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Nicola LogWorks Post Connection: grooves cut on posts for interior framing, mortice and tenon connections. Our own barrel bolting system. EMSEAL Gasketing on post to beam connection
Cleaning and buffing the building prior to shipping
Wall slot cuts ( to accommodate any non-log interior walls) are cut on site after the building has been assembled. This allows the customer to walk through the building and make minor positioning adjustments if required
We prepare several types of window openings. The method shown here uses pre-cut window bucks dadoed into the log ends and sealed with Soft Rod gasket.
Pre-staining our buildings prior to shipping is an option to consider if reset will occur in wet or dirty site conditions. This image also shows preparation for window bucks.
We drill for electrical - a fish wire is drawn through pre-drilled channels upon re-set. Shown here; our electrical box preparation.
All of our scribed and chinked log work features 1" oak dowelling 4-6"o.c. between all log courses.
We gasket between all courses of scribed log work. A special ledge is milled to accommodate SOFT ROD gasket
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