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Show if log Cabin Comes in -Package ty A ' Asphalt shingles are applied conventionally to "log cabin" house, i Decorative trim has been nailed to ends of the roof beams. I f . 'A ! A modern version of the rough-hewn rough-hewn log cabin comes in a package pack-age and can be put in place in a day or two. j As reported in Popular Science magazine, all parts of the house are pre-cut to exact length. Practically Prac-tically the only tool needed for construction is a hammer. The system of assembly was developed in Norway. Two-inch-thick planks form both exterior walls and interior partitions. I Notched at their ends, the planks interlock to make tight, nailless joints. The upper edge of each plank has a wide tongue that fits firmly into a groove in the lower-edge lower-edge of the plank above, providing provid-ing a weathertight seam. Nails are used only for the floor and the roof. Asphalt shingles are the roofing material. Fire-resistant roofing of this kind is particularly par-ticularly advantageous for cabins in isolated areas that lack fire department de-partment protection. Although intended primarily for use in warm climates or as summer sum-mer cabins, the houses can be Popular science pnoios Planks lock together in order indicated in-dicated by stamped numbers. winterized for year-round use. Introduced in the United States by the Norge Company, of Norway, Nor-way, the eight available models range from a one-room cottage to a three-bedroom house with garage ga-rage and breezeway. |