the studio and gallery :: the construction
As it turns out, these logs were left over from a building site on the mountain just up the lane. They were timbered off by a woman who had bought the land four years prior. She had built her own place and had these logs left over. To my surprise, she was just a week away from advertising them for sale in the newspaper. Well, they now belong to me. I went back to the gentleman with the first logs and explained that I had found something that would work better for me. He very kindly wished me well and I was now ready to build.As I sit here writing this among this beautiful wood, there is no doubt in my mind that I was truly meant to have these logs.
Getting the logs to Boalsburg was the next trick. Fortunately, my neighbor's son drives a flat bed tractor-trailer and was kind enough to haul the logs for me. Once here, I set about the task of cataloging every log - its size, length and in what capacity they would best be used. This was difficult because each log had to be moved and laid out so that I could see what I had. Keep in mind that each log weighed from 600 to 800 pounds. I used some ancient moving techniques and the help of my best friend, my dad, his two workers, and some more friends.
After the logs were cataloged, I began the design of what I could do with them. I like things that are simple, open and cozy, with lots of light. I came up with a basic plan and then started reading everything I could find about the construction of log buildings. Also, the woman that I bought the logs from had taken a log-building course and shared all of her experiences and knowledge with me.
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