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 composite materials such as but not limited to concrete, plastic, wood fiber, resin, composite of fiberglass, polyurethane, polymer and/or polymer concrete, and so on, 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 fire-resistant composite material, and comprising a central cavity, which makes the half log hollow, and, simulating the appearance of a real wooden log by its shape, and by having at least its curved exterior face and its two longitudinal exterior ends with a look and feel of wooden grain and wooden knots. 
     
     
         2 . The semi-cylindrical half log of  claim 1 , further comprising a fastening portion in the form of a flange at both of its longitudinal edges. 
     
     
         3 . The semi-cylindrical half log of  claim 1 , further comprising a receiving portion configured to receive a 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 fire-resistant composite material, each of said logs comprising a central cavity, which makes the logs hollow, and, each of said logs simulating the appearance of a real wooden log by their shape, and, by having at least their curved exterior face and their two longitudinal exterior ends with a look and feel of real wood texture comprising wooden grain and wooden knots; and,   means for securing said logs onto said frame, said means comprising U-shaped members and angled members, each U-shaped member being connected to an angled member.   
     
     
         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 fire-resistant 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 fire-resistant 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 . A system for simulating a log structure comprising: a plurality of semi-cylindrical half logs made from a fire-resistant composite material, wherein each of the logs comprises a central cavity, which makes the logs hollow, wherein, each of the logs simulates the appearance of a real wooden log by their shape, and, by having at least their curved exterior face with a look and feel of real wood texture comprising wooden grain and wooden knots; and, a plurality of corner members made from the same material and having the same real wood appearance, each corner member having a portion of substantially forty-five degree angle at their inner end such that they are capable of forming a simulated staggered and perpendicular configuration at the outer corners of the structure such that to simulate the appearance of staggered and perpendicular ends of real wooden logs; wherein, the ends of the semi-cylindrical half logs that are joining the corner members are cut so that they fit closely the substantially circular shape of two adjacent corner members; and wherein, each semi-cylindrical half log is aligned with a corner member such that together they simulate a real wooden log. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11 , further comprising a plurality of quarter logs and a plurality of half corner members to be used at the bottom of one of the two adjoining walls of the structure, such that the staggered real wooden log appearance may be obtained. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein each quarter log has a central cavity, a vertically oriented flange and a bottom portion, which is substantially horizontal, and thus, perpendicular to the direction of the flange, wherein the bottom portion has a length substantially equal to the depth of the quarter log such that the central cavity is closed after the quarter log is installed. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein each corner member has an arm associated with it, wherein the arm is used to secure the corner member to a strapping member of the structure. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein each semi-cylindrical half log has a flange at the upper edge for securing the half log to a strapping member of the structure, and a reinforced bottom portion of substantially the same height as the flange, such that the reinforced bottom portion fits onto the flange.