The cost of labor for construction is practically the same for a log building as for one built entirely of sawed lumber. The cost of materials for the log building, taking into consideration the logging, transportation and squaring of the logs at the mill, will amount to about 15 percent less than the cost of materials for buildings constructed entirely of sawed lumber. This would not be true if it were possible to cut all the lumber from this area, but it is not advisable to deplete the forest cover to this extent. In addition to this, our project architect has made a study of the character and design of the old buildings in this section and in using the log type of construction in planning the improvements for the area, he is endeavoring to perpetuate the best architectural traditions whenever possible. The purpose of this job is to manufacture lumber for the construction of Organized Group Camp C-1.
Useful lumber is produced from blighted chestnut and other dead or over matured timber in the area.
Sawing this lumber at the Government owned mill on the project will result in a saving. Questions for Reading 2 1. Name two species that were harvested.