Log look log

Abstract

A simulated log structure is provided. The simulated log structure is made up of a plurality of structural elements wherein each structural element is composed of a plurality of exterior simulated log elements and a plurality of interior log elements. The exterior simulated log elements simulate the appearance of wooden logs and are made from concrete to withstand the natural elements. The interior log elements are made of real wood to provide owners the authentic feel of living in a real log structure.

1 . A semi-cylindrical half log made of a composite material, simulating the appearance of a real wooden log, and comprising a central cavity. 
     
     
         2 . The semi-cylindrical half log of  claim 1 , further comprising a fastening portion in the form of a flange at least one of its edges. 
     
     
         3 . The semi-cylindrical half log of  claim 2 , further comprising a receiving portion configured to receive the said fastening portion of an adjacent simulated log. 
     
     
         4 . The semi-cylindrical half log of  claim 2 , wherein said fastening portion comprises at least one aperture, wherein said at least one aperture is adapted to receive fastening means for securing said simulated log onto a structure. 
     
     
         5 . The semi-cylindrical half log of  claim 3 , wherein said receiving portion is adapted to allow the engagement of a first arm of at least one angled member. 
     
     
         6 . A structural element comprising:
 a frame;   a plurality of semi-cylindrical half logs made of a composite material, each of said logs simulating the appearance of a real wooden log and comprising a central cavity; and,   means for securing said logs onto said frame.   
     
     
         7 . The structural element of  claim 6 , wherein said frame comprises a plurality of support members and a plurality of strapping members. 
     
     
         8 . The structural element of  claim 7 , wherein said plurality of strapping members is mounted perpendicular to said plurality of support members. 
     
     
         9 . The structural element of  claim 6 , wherein said plurality of semi-cylindrical half logs made of a composite material is mounted on a first side of said frame and a plurality of wooden logs is mounted on a second side of said frame, opposite the first side, in an aligned configuration. 
     
     
         10 . The structural element of  claim 6 , wherein said plurality of semi-cylindrical half logs made of a composite material is mounted on a first side of said frame and a plurality of wooden logs is mounted on a second side of said frame, opposite the first side, in a staggered configuration. 
     
     
         11 . Means for securing semi-cylindrical half logs onto a structure. 
     
     
         12 . The means of  claim 11 , wherein said means are concealed after securing said logs onto said structure.