techniques for building construction using fabricated timbers . in one example , such timbers are fabricated using conventional 2 × lumber to produce a square log appearance . these fabricated timbers are stacked to form outside and / or inside walls . the fabricated timbers and walls are configured to sustain desired vertical and lateral loads anticipated of a building such as a cabin , home , garage , barn , office building , or the like . a building constructed using such timbers appears to be built of square logs . fabricated timber construction , as compared to conventional log or stick - frame construction , provides the appearance of high - quality log construction at a far lower cost , with higher r - values and appraised values , and is also far lower in cost and much simpler than conventional stick - frame construction .