The members of the ILBA (International Log Builders Association) are expert craftsman of log homes. Founded in 1974, the ILBA as a group contains thousands of years of knowledge and expertise. Every page of the Effective Practices & Methods book is broken down into easy-to-follow explanations. All while detailing why each process is recommended.

Included topics range from foundations, sill logs, corner notches, long grooves and beams, purlins, kerfing, checking, and much more! With advice from some of the world’s top builders of handcrafted log homes, this book brings the “tricks of the trade” to your hands.