Angels Log Homes Process & Terms

Process & Terminology

Checking	Longitudinal splits in a log resulting from internal stresses caused by drying
Grain	Direction of arrangement of fibres in wood
Header	Structural log that supports other logs (such as joists or rafters) where they are cut around a horizontal opening, such as a window or door
Lateral Groove	Groove cut the length of a log (under side) so that it will fit onto the log sitting below
Lintel	Horizontal log spanning an opening in a wall, such as a door.
Mortise	Square or rectangular recess cut into a log where a tenon will fit
Notch	Recess cut into a log, where another log will fit into.
Plate Log	Log on the top of a wall that supports the rafters
Purlin	Horizontal roof beams, running parallel with the wall.
Rabbet	Three sided groove cut into log.
Ridge	The top-most purlin.
Scriber	Tool used to mark parallel lines to match log-on-top-of-log.
Sill	Bottom log for wall, door, or window.
Tenon	A square or rectangular extension at the end of a log to fit into a mortise
Truss	Part of the roof support system - supports purlins and ridges