Where can I find information on log structures?

International Codes Council
ICC Consensus Committee on Log Structures (IS-LOG): Information on the development of the ICC Standard on Design, Construction and Performance of Log Structures (ICC-400).
- ICC Headquarters
  - 5203 Leesburg Pike
    Suite 600, Falls Church, VA 22041
- Phone: (888) ICC-SAFE (422-7233)
- Fax: (703) 379-1546
- Website: http://www.iccsafe.org/
Log Homes Council (National Association of Home Builders)
- 1201 15th Street
  Washington, D.C 20005
- Phone: (800) 368-5242, ext. 8576
- Fax: (202) 266-8141
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.loghomes.org
- All Log Home Council members must participate in a monitored Log Grading Program. Their technical consultant is:
Mr. Rob Pickett
- Rob Pickett & Associates
- PO Box 490
  Hartland, VT 05048-0490
- Phone: (802) 436-1325
- Fax: (803) 436-1325
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://robpickettandassoc.com/
Visual Stress Grading of Wall Logs and Sawn Round Timbers Used in Log Structures, by Edwin J. Burke, Ph.D., Univ. of Montana, Wood Design Focus, Vol. 14, No. 1. Abstract: This article explains the need for and the history and process of stress grading logs used in construction of log structures and offers practical information for engineers, architects, and code officials working with this type of construction system. For ordering information, visit http://www.forestprod.org/
Dr. Edwin J. Burke
- Professor of Wood Science
  University of Montana
  School of Forestry; Wood Science Associates
- 2617 Garland Drive
  Missoula, MT 59803
- Phone: (406) 251-4325
- Fax: (406) 251-6189
- Email: [email protected]
ASTM D3957 – 09(2015) Standard Practices for Establishing Stress Grades for Structural Members Used in Log Buildings defines two types of structural members used in log buildings; Wall-Logs and Sawn Round Timber Beams. For more information, visit http://www.astm.org/