| 摘要 |
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS TO GIVE THE APPEARANCE OF FULL LOG CONSTRUCTION Apparatus and method for construction of buildings to give the appearance of full log construction. Conventional wall studs are assembled in basically a conventional manner except that the corner is assembled in an "open" manner rather than the usual "closed" assembly, so that the corner studs form a V which opens toward the outside of the building. A corner block assembly, having been pre-assembled, is then inserted into this open corner. The corner block assembly extends vertically coextensively with the height of the corner of the building. It is constructed of vertical studs and log blocks attached horizontally to these studs. The log blocks are arranged so as to alternately protrude, first from one side and then from the other, each log block being perpendicular to the block above it and the one below it and to the stud to which it attached. One side of each log block is aligned with the outer edge of the stud to which it is attached. The side of each log block opposite the side aligned with the studs is curved in a cylindrically convex shape, except for a portion where the cylindrically convex surface is cut off so that the log block fits flat against the respective parallel stud. Siding is then applied to the building, and alternating portions of siding extend beyond the corners coextensive with the log blocks. The outer side of the siding is also cylindrically convex, so that the log blocks and matched siding give the appearance of full log construction, with all the advantages (insulation, weatherproofing, etc.) of conventional frame construction. In one embodiment the siding intersecting each log block is cut off concave so as to match the cylindrically convex outer surface of the log block. In another embodiment the portion of the log block where the cylindrically convex shape is cut off is extended beyond the respective parallel stud so as to accommodate the intersecting siding fitting against the flattened area. The intersecting siding is cut off flat so as to fit against the extended flattened area, again providing a good weatherseal. |
