What tree will a log house stand for more than 300 years even without special processing?

  • Dec 31, 2021
What tree will a log house stand for more than 300 years even without special processing?

It is no secret that in the old days, buildings and other structures made of wood (and then it was the main building material) stood for centuries. The buildings of the sixteenth century have survived to this day in good condition. Of course, many have already undergone repairs and replacement of individual elements, but in general the buildings look good. And the most interesting thing is that the building material itself is perfectly preserved.

Wooden log cabins can last more than 300 years, the main thing is to choose the right wood Photo: instagram.com
Wooden log cabins can stand for more than 300 years, the main thing is to choose the right wood / Photo: instagram.com
Wooden log cabins can stand for more than 300 years, the main thing is to choose the right wood / Photo: instagram.com

Not every stone or brick structure can withstand such a long service life, but wood of that time can withstand: it does not rot, it is not damaged by various bugs. And all this without any preliminary chemical treatment.

Is it possible to get a similar result today?

The experts call the deadwood kelo the correct wood / Photo: ecokelo.ru
The experts call the deadwood kelo the correct wood / Photo: ecokelo.ru
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Experts say this is entirely possible if the correct timber is used, namely pine logs from the northern regions. Such a pine dead wood is called Kelo. It's all about the climatic conditions in which the tree grows.

Too harsh northern climate leads to the fact that pine growth is very slow here / Photo: sergei-kulikov.livejournal.com
Too harsh northern climate leads to the fact that pine growth is very slow here / Photo: sergei-kulikov.livejournal.com

Too harsh northern climate leads to the fact that the growth of pine here is very slow. For a year, a pine tree can increase in diameter by no more than two millimeters. But this is also the plus of wood. Slow growth affects its density, and it is very high. If the kelo is not removed by a person, then it can stand for years.

The disadvantage of northern pine is that it is very hard and can be processed with great difficulty / Photo: rcmm.ru
The disadvantage of northern pine is that it is very hard and can be processed with great difficulty / Photo: rcmm.ru

Even if there are no bark and branches on the trunks, they still will not rot. And time has no power over them. No matter how many years have passed, the wood will not crack and dry out. Therefore, these pines were called "stone".

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Building a house from kelo pine is the right decision, although not a very cheap pleasure / Photo: pro-remont.mediasalt.ru
Building a house from kelo pine is the right decision, although not a very cheap pleasure / Photo: pro-remont.mediasalt.ru

Its downside is that it is very hard and can be processed with great difficulty, so construction work is not easy. Plus, the price is too expensive building material and in reality not everyone can afford to buy it for a full-fledged residential building.

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A source: https://novate.ru/blogs/200821/60239/

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