Log Home Design: The Original Mass Timber
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What’s Included: Full webinar recording, written course materials, expert instruction, a mandatory quiz, and a certificate upon completion.
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Agenda
Monday, October 5, 2020
Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.
Log into Webinar: 9:30 – 10:00 am CDT
Morning Session: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Break: 12:00 – 12:30 pm CDT
Afternoon Session: 12:30 – 2:30 pm CDT
Log Home Design – The Original Mass Timber
Types of log homes
• Handcrafted
• Milled
Corner styles
Design values for logs
Log settling
• Design issues
• Windows and doors
Posts/columns
Intersecting non-settling walls
Webinar Instructions
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Credits
Professional Engineers
4.0 PDHs
Architects
4.0 HSW CE Hours
4.0 AIA LU|HSWs
International Code Council
.4 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar offers 4.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 4.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects in all states.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina (S-0130), and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
HalfMoon Education is an American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System sponsor (No. J885). The course approval is approved for 4.0 LU|HSW. Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .4 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Alexander Charvat
Alexander Structures, LLCProfessional Engineer at Alexander Structures, LLCMr. Charvat is a professional engineer licensed in multiple states. He has worked as a forester in the Pacific Northwest, and he spent two years working at the United States’ Forest Service’s Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin, assisting with large research products for both engineered and natural wood. Mr. Charvat has engineered and designed hundreds of homes ranging from $20,000 cabins to $18 million ranches. He is the engineer of record for NAHB’s Log Home Log Grading Program, and he is also the engineer of record for over 30 threaded fasteners used in log home and residential construction, many found at big box stores. Mr. Charvat has hosted his own log cabin renovation show on DIY network called Cabin Rescue, has consulted on log cabin renovations featured on HGTV, and is the instructor for an internet-based class about building and buying a log home. He is the owner of Alexander Structures, Inc., based in Conifer, Colorado, which has been in business since 2002, www.alexanderstructures.com. Mr. Charvat holds a bachelor of science degree in Forest Science and a master of science degree in Agricultural Engineering—Structures, both from the University of Wisconsin. He also competed on History Channel’s TV reality series Top Shot for two seasons, including the final all-star season.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Log Home Design: The Original Mass Timber
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines the types of log homes and their design elements and styles. It also looks at construction techniques, including log setting, windows and doors, essential posts and columns, and the intersection of non-setting walls.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify various types of log homes and their distinguishing design elements.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to discuss the process of correctly setting logs.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to describe techniques for installing windows and doors in log home construction.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explain the importance of load-bearing posts and columns in log homes and how they are incorporated into the design.
LUs: 4.0 LU Type: LU|HSW
Prerequisites: Experience with design and construction practices
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 08/27/2023
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.