- 1). Remove the outside paneling from the log cabin. Rip off all the old boards and knock out the slatting if there is any. Use a sledge hammer, crow bar or nail pry to complete this job. Just leave the beam structure intact.
- 2). Once the structure is stripped, you will be left with upright beam supports. You will be setting your pre-made log timbers onto these beams. Measure the distance of each side where you will be adding log timbers to get the overall length of the log timbers you will need to order.
- 3). Have the timbers delivered to the site. Measure the distance between the supports and the width of the supports on each side, and keep a record of all the measurements. Using these measurements, cut a square notch into the side of the log timber so it will fit over the upright beam. The notch should be at least a quarter of, or the total width of, the beam. Cut the notch using a Sawzall (reciprocating saw), or circular saw.
- 4). Use a crane to lift and set the timbers up against the barn foundation. Fit them onto the structure, using an adhesive to lock them in place. You may also choose to secure the logs to the beam with a wood peg or bolt. Drill a recess hole for the bolt that can be covered up by a small 1/2-round wood peg.
- 5). Continue to notch and set timbers onto the barn structure. For each timber you lay, apply a 1/4-inch bead of adhesive to the log beneath it. This adds strength and increases the energy efficiency of the log cabin.
- 6). Once the timbers are laid into place, mark off areas for windows and cut them out of the structure with a chainsaw. Then frame and install vinyl windows.
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