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04-28-2012, 08:38 AM
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Log home wiring
Anyone have any experience with log home wiring? I've never done one? Just curious on how you would wire them?
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04-28-2012, 08:43 AM
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Is it a true log home, or a veneer?
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04-28-2012, 08:44 AM
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Is it a true log home, or a veneer?
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A true log home.
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04-28-2012, 08:49 AM
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Yes I have, I use jigs and a router for the box holes. I use drawn steel boxes for a nice fit. A lot of long drill bits.
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04-28-2012, 08:51 AM
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yes
they should be contstructed with an electrical layout, with overlaying holes (usually 1.5" ) up to receptacle and switch , sconce, and OH lighting locations
just who does the drilling, as it can be a daily exercise, is contractually relevant
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04-28-2012, 08:54 AM
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yes
they should be contstructed with an electrical layout, with overlaying holes (usually 1.5" ) up to receptacle and switch , sconce, and OH lighting locations
just who does the drilling, as it can be a daily exercise, is contractually relevant
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Bingo. Sometimes the log crews do this, but I find it better to be on-site and do it myself.
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04-28-2012, 08:57 AM
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Don't let the builder cut your box holes. I did that once and they used a drill and chisel. The holes had Micky mouse ears that the plates wouldn't cover.
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04-28-2012, 09:05 AM
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yes & yes
different 'log builders' make a variety of accomodations for mechanicals
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04-28-2012, 09:08 AM
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While others don't at all.....
I wuz called by a lady who just had the roof put on her log package a while back
not a single hole for anything even considered
log co was from outta state, paid & gone
priceless look on her face when she realized she'd been had....
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04-28-2012, 09:09 AM
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Don't let the builder cut your box holes. I did that once and they used a drill and chisel. The holes had Micky mouse ears that the plates wouldn't cover.
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Depends on the crew. I've seen some crews that do a smashing job prepping for boxes.
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04-28-2012, 09:20 AM
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I use a large plunge router and these jigs. Every hole is a perfect fit.
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04-28-2012, 10:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chicken steve
While others don't at all.....
I wuz called by a lady who just had the roof put on her log package a while back
not a single hole for anything even considered
log co was from outta state, paid & gone
priceless look on her face when she realized she'd been had....
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Did you get the job?
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04-28-2012, 10:25 AM
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04-28-2012, 11:59 AM
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What about remodel work!! I wired my neighbors log cabin after it was built. Fortunately it had a crawl space under it. Had to run on the surface with Wiremold. Kinda destroys the rustic look.
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04-28-2012, 02:23 PM
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When I wire log homes, we cut in the switches by the doors and then use floor boxes for the outlets.
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04-28-2012, 04:14 PM
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... Had to run on the surface with Wiremold. Kinda destroys the rustic look.
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Did you use the old-color wiremold (baby-poop brown?)
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04-28-2012, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JHFWIC
When I wire log homes, we cut in the switches by the doors and then use floor boxes for the outlets.
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And when it's on a slab? Those are the real challenge. Hot roof, no attic or crawl space. Now you're into mop boards and hidden chases.
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04-28-2012, 05:12 PM
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I've never seen a log home on a slab.
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04-28-2012, 05:14 PM
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I've never seen a log home on a slab.
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You're lucky!
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04-28-2012, 05:44 PM
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Quote:
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Did you use the old-color wiremold (baby-poop brown?)
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No, I think it was more (baby-poop off-white)!
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