Board & Batten Finished

Finished the Board & Batten on the gable ends this weekend. Also completed the sanding inside to prep for staining.

Comments

Anonymous said…
man, what a pretty house. I have been following your progress, and it is impressive how well you guys built it. I will take LHBA class in about two years from now, but for now I just look at all the pictures and loving it.
September 16, 2008 at 1:56 AM
Anonymous said…
I found the LHBA this week while checking out log homes and stumbled on your blog while reading in the forums. Great seeing your progress and also loving it. I need to start saving up for that class.
September 16, 2008 at 8:55 PM
J &J Log Home said…
Thank you both for your comments :)

The class was really great, we wouldn't be doing this without it, probably be stuck with a 30 yr mortgage instead.
September 16, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi J&J, I too have followed your progress for a long time.

I never registered at the loghome.org site, although that's where I first saw your pictures (and plenty of others).

I hope I can do this myself, some day.

Thank you for sharing, and congratulations!
~
September 21, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Anonymous said…
The very first comment was by me, ivanshayka at LHBA, or just ivan. Just wanted to know what is your overall dimentions of the house, and what is the thickness of base and top of your logs. Thanks, Ivan.
September 23, 2008 at 12:15 AM
Unknown said…
Ran into this blog reading the forums at LHBA - I've never been glued to a blog before until yours.

The house looks wonderful so far and is VERY inspiring.

MORE UPDATES! :D
September 25, 2008 at 3:34 PM
J &J Log Home said…
Ivan, the house is 30'x30', full 2 stories + 1/2 loft in gable.
Wall logs were about 12" at the base.

Derek,
Thanks for the comments, the LHBA is a great forum :)
September 25, 2008 at 5:09 PM
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