From: bowman@montana.com   
      
   On Sun, 27 Jul 2025 20:19:39 +0200, Carlos E.R. wrote:   
      
   > Yes, there is abundance of wood, and building with studs is cheaper and   
   > faster than with logs, or whatever they used before over there. I assume   
   > planks.   
      
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kluge_House   
      
   The lower half is fairly typical for fancier log construction. /for quick   
   and dirty you don't bother squaring them off and fill the chinks with   
   whatever is handy. Taking the bark off is suggested or you'll find you're   
   living in an insectarium.   
      
   The upper story is unique. I assume he bought the original cabin and added   
   the second floor with timbered construction because that was common in   
   Germany. Usually if you see that technique in the US it was an attempt to   
   look European.   
      
   Balloon construction became popular in the mid 19th century, at least in   
   the cities. With that the studs run the full length from the floor sill to   
   the roof. Platform construction came in about the middle of the 20th   
   century. For that the studs only run the height of one story. Balloon   
   wasn't a good idea for fire safety and I suspect getting a long stud that   
   didn't look like a corkscrew was becoming more difficult.   
      
   The current US technique is mostly frame it with studs, skin it with   
   particleboard, and wrap the whole mess with Tyvek.   
      
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwsYi2m8KMI   
      
   You don't have to watch much of the video to get the general idea. It's   
   fast and cheap, even if you're building a USD 500,000 McMansion.   
      
   I worked for a general contractor after I got out of college and was   
   waiting to go active. It was educational. Scrimp and cut corners on the   
   stuff that doesn't show; spend money on hardwood floors and fireplaces to   
   give the illusion of quality. The lawns were the same. Ryegrass makes for   
   a crappy lawn but it germinates fast and looks good while you are peddling   
   the house.   
      
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