Swedge interlok system

Abstract

A log construction, such as a log home, log cabin, or any other construction using logs for external walls. The construction includes a plurality of horizontal logs extending between vertical log posts. The horizontal logs, stabilized by the vertical posts, support the load of the structure, including the roof. Each horizontal log has a flat plain cut on the top and bottom, from end to end; seating the plurality of horizontal logs flush with one another. The ends of each horizontal log have a male projection that slide down the female opening of the vertical logs. The plurality of horizontal logs rest in the vertical logs held in place by the male projection of the horizontal logs and the female opening in the vertical logs, resulting in a floating wall, generating compressive force toward the foundation. The tonnage of the floating wall and the cap log cutout, anticipate shrinkage, which result in eliminating the chinking process. The embodied enables the use of the typical dry log with 19%-23% moisture, green logs, or a combination of logs to be used during construction.

1 . A log construction comprising of at least one exterior wall comprising:
 a. A wall formed from a plurality of horizontal logs, stacked one onto another, extending from a first vertical post and to a second vertical post.
 i. The plurality of horizontal logs having a flat plain cut on top and bottom of each member, to allow said plurality sit flush, stacked one on another therein; 
 ii. The plurality of horizontal logs whereas each member having a male inter-ok projection cut on both ends therein; 
 iii. The first and second vertical posts contain vertical female openings and; 
 iv. The plurality of horizontal logs are contained within the first and second vertical post by male and female inter-lok; 
   
   
   
       2 . A log construction according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one exterior wall is constructed a cap log positioned above and extending across the plurality of horizontal logs.
 b. The cap log containing a cut out above and around said vertical post female inter-lok to anticipate shrinkage.   
   
   
       3 . A log construction according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of horizontal logs may contain any combination of dry and green logs.