First logs installed

Here are the first two sill logs prepared and bolted to the sill plate. The next step is to choose two more logs that will be the sill logs on the ends. These two logs will have a section shaved off the bottom so they lay flat on the sill plate, then they will be notched to fit over the first two logs. I will lay out the center line on both of these logs so I can mark and drill the holes for the anchor bolts. Once the sill logs are completed, the logs will go up much faster.

I need to get back up into the mountains and cut and haul more logs next week. I also need to finalize the door and window placements and sizes so I can start using the split log method. This will allow me to use much shorter logs. (Easier to find, less peeling, less waste, etc.)