August 21, 2013 End gables sheeted

   Today we finished sheeting the end gables and installing all the windows in the loft, except for one in the rear. It is framed out. I sheeted over it and covered it with house wrap. In the spring I will buy the window, use a router to open the hole, and install it.

   We also cut the grooves for the splines (1/4 in X 2 in steel bars, 30 inches long) on both sides of the windows in the log walls, then pounded the splines in place before framing the windows out. The splines will keep the logs from moving for the life of the building. We then installed all five windows on the main floor. The only opening left is the service door.