How Are Plumbing and Wiring Handled in Log Home Construction?
Most of these utilities are run within interior partitions which are constructed from typical framing materials or up through closet spaces. Plumbing pipes are run between floors and within interior partitions. Vertical channels for electrical wiring to switches and outlet boxes located in log walls are drilled onsite as the initial log courses are stacked. The cavities for the wall outlets are generally notched out of your third course logs in the desired locations. The actual wires can be easily ‘fished up’ later. Notches for any wall switches or light fixtures alongside doors and windows are routed into the log ends before your window and door jambs are installed.