THE LOG & TIMBER SPECIALISTS

A Passion for Log and Timber Joinery

dovetail

 & CHINKED SYSTEM LOG CONSTRUCTION - Vintage appeal


I want my log home to lodove tail log homeok like it has lived here forever” is a sentiment that we often hear expressed by our customers. If you share this vision, then dovetail style log construction may suit you well.

Dovetail log work evokes a vintage apeal, but also adapts well to more formal and contemporary designs, accommodating complex floor plans more readily than scribed log work. Most of our dovetail joinery incorporates a chink-line – we consider that to be a vital part of the aesthetics of this type of structure, although one can incorporate dovetail corners into a scribed log structure.

Sizeable logs are required in order to construct buildings that are efficient in Northern climates and to meet the new Energy Codes. At Nicola LogWorks we use logs that begin at a minimum diameter of 16" to 18". Interior and Exterior logs are flattened while top and bottom of the logs maintain their organic character.
A variety of surface treatments are available: circle sawn, adzed or smooth.

Log diameters can be significantly larger than our minimum spec- depending on aesthetics, availabilty, climate and design.
We use both Douglas fir and Western red cedar in our dovetail work, but we prefer Western red cedar for its stability although it is more costly.

building a dovetail log home

Historically dovetail log work is more commonly seen on the eastern side of the continent; and there are some fine examples in Quebec and in the Appalachian areas. Happily, for us - who love and specialize in this style of construction - awareness and an appreciation of  dovetail log work is developing with our log home clients.



A dovetail log hunting Cabin
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Testimonials
If I ever build another house it would be post and beam again and you guys would be my choice.

If I ever build another house it would be post and beam again and you guys would be my choice.

John Boys and Nicola Loworks have played a positive role in the complex project delivery process with contribution to both design and construction through attention to detail, project preparation, and their knowledge and passion for the celebration of wood

John Boys and Nicola Loworks have played a positive role in the complex project delivery process with contribution to both design and construction through attention to detail, project preparation, and their knowledge and passion for the celebration of wood

Nicola Log Works has the ability to source and custom fabricate the materials required for the installation and the ship these components several thousand miles across the country where Nicola crew efficiently erected the structure. In the future I hope to be fortunate enough to work with Nicola Log Works and John Boys and I would not hesitate to recommend Nicola’s service to any one requiring wood or log structure work.

Nicola Log Works has the ability to source and custom fabricate the materials required for the installation and the ship these components several thousand miles across the country where Nicola crew efficiently erected the structure. In the future I hope to be fortunate enough to work with Nicola Log Works and John Boys and I would not hesitate to recommend Nicola’s service to any one requiring wood or log structure work.