Log and Timber Home Living

Ground Rules

There is nothing “typical” about log and timber frame homes. Their exceptional beauty and long-lasting construction are what drive us to yearn for them in the first place. But, this uniqueness can result in a lack of understanding in the conventional building community, and as such, the vast majority of building authorities in the United States and Canada require approval from a structural engineer.

We turned to Brian J. Sielaff, founder and managing member of Boise, Idaho-based Tamarack Grove Engineering, for advice on how to navigate this process effectively. Brian has more than 25 years of

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