th
314
Log Cabin
Dismantle Schematics & Inventory
November 2012
Table of Contents
Schematic Outline
Inventory Data
Log/Wood Component Legend
Roof Components Legend
Fireplace & Chimney Data
Fireplace/Chimney Pictures
Initial Demolition Picture
Pictures of Log Numbering/Explanations
Misc Parts
Logs Which Need to be Replaced
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Slides 11-12
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Slides 14-19
Slide 20
Slide 21
Schematic Outline
Village Restorations & Consulting uses a numeric and alpha system dividing the structure into four sides, in this case a one story log cabin and each log is
numbered sequentially.
Sides are designated as front, back, left and right. “F” being front, “B” is Back, “R” is the right handed side of the building and “L” is the left handed side of
the building. Lettering designation is determined by standing inside the cabin and facing what is considered the entrance. In this case for
explanation purposes the cabin entrance is the doorway that was used by the patrons. However we do not believe that this was the original
entrance used by the troops and for future erection purposes one may want to consider that point. There are two other doors which were not used.
Both of which are located on the side of the building where the furnace was located. We believe that this side may have been the original front and
is therefore designated as such and logs are marked with an “F” on this side. The entrance that is used by patrons is marked with an “R” since this is
the right side of the cabin if one was standing inside and facing the front. Logically the opposite wall of the front and in this particular case the
dormer and fireplace side is marked beginning with the letter “B’ for back. Because there is an actual offshoot room containing the fireplace we also
deignated those logs as beginning with “D” for dormer. The wall that is opposite the “R” wall (the side that the patrons used) is marked beginning
with the letter “L”.
Numerically logs are also marked going from bottom to top and reading from Left to Right. Tags are always placed as close to the corner as possible. This
positioning helps when determining how to place the log on its original notch. The bottom log also known as the sill is considered #1. Top logs are
known as plates. In some cases and in the case of this cabin in particular there are several “sill logs” where corners were rotted. In cases where the
sill log is rotted away completely then the first visible log would start the tag process with its’ designated side letter and the next number. For
example if the first log is rotted and not visible then the #2 log would be the first log numbered however it would still retain the number #2 since the
number sill log would ultimately be replaced. In the case of the 314th cabin we found one sill log that was almost non-existent. This log does however
have a tag at the corner and is marked on the inventory as rotted. In normal circumstances to raise the height of a cabin we would add courses of
logs matching notches, species etc. If Fort Meade decides to raise the ceiling height of the 314 th cabin. We would suggest adding the course of logs
at the top of the door before the gable logs begin, following with those courses around the perimeter of the building. This would prevent
interference with height of door openings etc.
Additionally in regards the numbering system, if a log that is interrupted with an opening such as a door or window opening but continues its’ run then the
remaining portion(s)of the log is broken into segments of the same letter and number of the log followed by A, B, C and so on allowing for openings
of windows and doors. For example the first bottom log facing the entrance would be “R1” for Right
and the first log. If this log is interrupted by the door opening then the other side of the door that same log would
Continue but be marked“ R1A”. In theory if that log is interrupted again it would read” R1B” and so on.
A legend for the cabin components is included in the package.
Inventory Data
Shipments sent via pallet, crate, barrel and non crated. Inventory items are marked as such.
Pallet
Crate
•
•
•
•
•
10 Pieces Bronze Trim
•
Bronze topper
10 Pieces Bronze Medallions
Bag of nuts, screws, washers
Bronze Plaque with 314th names
•
Wooden Table
(non crated)
9 stick lights
•
2 lantern lights
1 small bronze plaque
Inventory Data
Pallet, Bundles, Trusses
Pallet
Pallet
14 Cabin Logs
(smalls)
1 Door Jam
R6B
R6C
R7A
R7B
R7C
R8
R8A
R8B
R8C
R9A
R9C
R9D
R10A
R10B
RUJ1
11 Cabin Logs
F1B
F2B
F3B
F4B
R1A
R2
R4
R4A
R5
R5A
R5B
5 Trusses
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
5 Bundles
(46 Rafters
Bundles of rafters from
main bldg 23 each side)
3 Ridge Boards
(center of bldg)
7 Principal Perlins
Pallet
Pallet
9 Top Plate Boards
(logs that sit on top
of cabin around
perimeter)
B10
B10A
B10B
L11
R11
F11
F11A
DF9
DF11A
F1B
F2B
F3B
F4B
R1A
R2
R3
43A
R4
R4A
R5
R5A
R5B
Pallet
21 Logs
(4 Sections that sat in
the gables of both ends
of the building)
Chinking intact
R12-15
R16-22
L12-15
L16-20
Bundle
14 Rafters
1 turn buckle
1 Principal Perlins
Tongue & Groove
Ceiling Boards
(1 Bundle)
Pallet
9 Logs
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
Pallet
Pallet
Pallet
Pallet
Pallet
Pallet
L1B –rotted
L2B-rotted
L3B-rotted
L4B
L5B
2 Beams
from fireplace
R6
R6A
R7
R9
R10
B7B
B8B
B9.5
B9A
B9B
BIC
B2C
B3C
B4C
B5C
L1 –rotted
L2
L3
L4
L5
Windows & Screens
Dormer Logs
Attached to stone on front
Front dormer
(F#D) wall around
fireplace
F3 with L & R jamb
R1 with L & R jamb
R2 with L & R jamb
Screen R2, B2, F3
Pallet
Uprights/doors
FD2
RD1
RD
Ui
Pallet
DF12A
DF13A
DF14
DF15
Pallet
Pallet
DR2
DR3
DR4
DR5
DR7
DR8
DR9
DR10
DR11
Pallet
Cabinet Parts
(corner cabinet
Beside
fireplace)
Glass Storm
Door
Dormer Cabin Logs
DF1A
DF2A
DF3A
DF4A-rotted
DF5A-rotted
DF6A
DF7A-rotted
DF8A
DF9A
DF10A
DF11A
DF1
DF2
DF3
DF4
DF5
DF6
DF7
DF8
DF9
DF10
DF11, 12, 13 Gable
Sections
Pallet
F3B
F6
F6C
F6D
F7
F7D
F7E
F8
F8D
F8E
F9
F9D
F9E
F10
F10D
F10.05D
F10E
Windows & Screens
L1 with L & R jamb
B1 with L & R jamb
B2 with L & R jamb
Pallet
Screen F1, B1
1 Wagon Wheel
Light
Pallet
Pallet
Front Wall
facing flag pole
Steps and shed
with furnace
Left dormer logs that
were on fireplace wall
DL1
DL2
DL3
DL4
DL5
DL6
DL7
DL8
DL9
BBU1
DBU2
F1-rotted
FA1
F2
F2A
F3A
F4
F4A
F5
F5A
F6
F7C
F8C
F9C
F10
F10C
Longer logs for
this wall are on
different pallet
due to size.
F3 is with door
jamb and is still
attached to
jambs
Pallet
B1A
B1B
B2B
B3A
B4A
B5A
B6A
B6C
B7A
B7C
B8A
B8C
B9C
B10C
Pallet
Pallet
Windows with Log
jambs
(some windows were
attached to the jamb
and came out as a
unit)
L2 with L & r jamb
F1 with L & R jamb
F2 with L & R jamb
Left wall dormer
side wall inside
fireplace
Left back wall where
plaque was
Small logs still
attached to windows
F6A
F7A
F7B
F8A
F8B
F9A
F9B
F10.5
F10A
F10B
Screens
F1
R1
L2
R2
2 Beams from above
fireplace
L1B-rotted
L2B-rotted
L3B-rotted
L4A-rotted on notch
L4B
L5A
L5B
L6A
L6C
L6D
L7A
L7B-rotted
L7D
L8A
L8D
L9A
L9B
L9D
L10A
L10B
L10C
Pallet
Left wall where bronze
plaque was attached.
Divided with two uprights
L1A-rotted
L2A
L3A
L6
L6B
L7
L7c
L8
L8B
L8C
L9
L9C
L10
L1 attached to jamb
L2 attached to door jamb
L4 is on dormer pallet as
this is a longer corner log.
L4 is also rotted
Log/Wood Components Legend
“R”
“L”
“F”
“B”
“U”
“W”
“1”
“D”
“A”
“B”
“C”
Right
Left
Front
Back
Upright
Window
Number sequential
Dormer
First break in a sequence of a log wall*
Second break in a sequence of a log wall*
Third break in a sequence of a log wall *
* Usually found when a door, window and or multiple openings have occurred in the
same wall.
Roof Components Legend
“A”
“T”
“Rr”
“CB”
Right
Truss
Rafter
Ceiling Board
Fireplace & Chimney Data
(Reading Left to Right)
Color Coded:
 Front: Red, numbered corners, vertical slash on courses
 Back: Black, numbered corners, vertical slash on courses
 Right: Red R
 Left: Yellow, vertical slash
Front: Red
 Left corner has 29 courses numbered 1-29
 Left inside fireplace jamb numbered 1^-6^
 Right corner has 28 courses numbered 1c-28^
 Right inside fireplace jamb numbered 1B-6B
 Lintel numbered F7
 314th stone is middle of over mantle
Back: Black
 Left corner has 27 courses numbered 1-27
 Right corner has 26 courses numbered 1^ - 26^
 Corbel courses F10 and B10^ are the same
 Corbel courses F10^ and B10 are the same
 Corbel Courses B9 and B9^ are higher than F9 and F9^ because lintel logs sat on F9's, but in front of B9's
Right: Red R
 Corbel courses 10- 17 are marked 10-10^, 11 - 11^, 12-12^, etc.
 All other courses marked with vertical slash
Left: Yellow
 Corbel courses 10-17 are marked 10-10^, 11-11^, 12-12^, etc.
 All other course stones marked with vertical slash
Top two courses front and back are corners only and project up and hold the concrete chimney cap.
These corners are packed with cap and are F27 27 28, F26^, 27^ with corresponding B numbers.
All fill stone between courses are designated by a single line
Miscellaneous Parts
Wagon Wheel Light
Approximately 4200 bricks
from the floor were cleaned
and stacked on pallets and
delivered to Fort Meade
Logs that Need Replaced
(due to rotting)
LA
L1A
L1B
L2B
L3B
L4
L4A
L7B
F1
DF4A
DF5A
DF7A