Are the logs green or dry for building?
Koski Log Homes, Handcrafted by Jerry Koski of Ontonagon, Mi...You can build with "green" logs as long as you allow enough settling over windows and doors. We do have an inventory of dry logs also.
Do you use green logs or dry logs?
Log Homes Handcrafted by Mike and Laurie SentyBoth, depending on the budget and preference of the owner. For years we have built with both dry and green logs. In those years, green logs offered us close to, but not quite absolute perfection. Dry logs were better than green at that time. Over the years, we have tweaked our green log fitting systems, until we were able to offer a construction system that offers tight wood on wood joinery, after drying and settling is completed, using green logs.
How dry are the logs?
Eco-Logs - Frequently Asked QuestionsExtremely dry. Each log has only 6% or 9% moisture, split firewood may have in excess of 20% retained moisture.
What is a Green building?
FAQ's - Adirondack Green - Frequently Asked Green Cleaning Q...Green buildings are facilities that design their maintenance activities around 3 major considerations: The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) provides guidelines for converting existing buildings into Green buildings, and for creating new buildings that are Green. The standard, LEED/EB, offers great opportunities to improve safety and increase prestige
What's a 'Green' building?
City of San Mateo Public Library FoundationThe term 'green' is used to describe an energy efficient and environmentally sensitive building design. Due to overwhelming public interest, the City of San Mateo is making a commitment to recycle, to conserve energy and water and to use products that come from renewable resources.
How do you process the logs and dry them?
Logs are received at Timeless Timber Inc. then they are sorted, scaled and scanned with a metal detector for nails. They are moved into our plant until ready to cut. We have invested heavily in state-of-the-art steam kilns and proprietary technology to selectively remove the specific amounts of water from each specific species to the correct stabilizing moisture content without damaging the wood.
Are your logs green, seasoned or kiln dried?
Log Homes Timber Frame Homes by Logcrafters Log Timber Homes...We use dead standing trees for our house logs. These trees have done most of their drying, checking and twisting by the time we have them sawn into cants. Some further checking may occur as the log cants lose any ambient moisture still present in the logs. Checks are basically harmless to your logs and are a natural process that occurs as large timbers season.
Why The Green Building Institute?
Institute FAQIn the U.S. alone, buildings represent 39% of primary energy use, consume 12.2% of our potable water (15 trillion gallons per year), and 40% of global raw materials. Release of pollutants indoors can be 25 to 100 times greater than outdoors - an unsettling amount considering that people are estimated to spend about 90% of their time indoors. Green buildings significantly reduce these environmental burdens, as well as provide a healthier place to inhabit.
How do I start building green?
DPD Green Building -- FAQsThe best place to start really depends on the type of project you have in mind, whether it's home remodel or the design or a brand new highrise. You'll likely find inspiration looking at the successful green projects featured in our case studies and by browsing our website. For customized assistance, contact our green building experts today.
Why is the City committed to green building?
DPD Green Building -- FAQsThe design, construction and maintenance of buildings all have environmental impacts that can be minimized. Green building supports the core values of the City as expressed in Seattle's Comprehensive Plan: Enhanced ability to address building security concerns related to air quality, water and power supply Protection of regional/global environmental quality (climate change, habitat protection, deforestation, etc.)
What is the difference between the green season and the dry season?
The Harmony Hotel FRONTDESK : FAQSThe weather varies with the months but the temperature is usually around 85-90 degrees in the afternoon and 75 degrees in the evening. September and October are the rainiest months of the green season. For more, see SURF.
What should I do if I have Star dry-pendent sprinklers in my building?
Star Recall Frequently Asked QuestionsWe strongly encourage you to take advantage of Mealane Corporation's free replacement program. You can do this by completing and returning the Notice of Claim and other forms that can be downloaded from this web site. These forms are also found in the Notice Packet that can be mailed to you.
But, I don't keep my logs. What can I do?
SpamCop FAQAll legitimate list managers keep logs. If you do not, you should think about hiring an outside agency to manage your lists. Find someone who can handle this type of problem.
Are there logs?
Wiki: GaleFaqLook along the navigation bar here. Asking "are there logs?" is grounds for key revocation because it means you haven't read the FAQ or looked at the Gale homepage.
How do I find a Green Building Professional?
Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Green Building Professionals Directory includes builders, architects, designers, engineers, landscape professionals, and more. We encourage our participants to put the Austin Energy Green Building™ logo on business cards, yellow pages listings, newspaper advertisements, and brochures. When a building professional displays the logo it means he or she has taken the extra effort to work with Austin Energy Green Building to rate a building project.
Is the A-One Form considered a green building material?
FAQThe A-One Form is extremely energy efficient. Since energy efficiency is a major component of green building, the A-One Form certainly fits into this criteria.
