Create an opening in a log wall

[Flurken]

We are going to redo the kitchen in the spring. Considering making a larger opening in the gable wall to gain more space (especially for the dining area).

It's the gable wall, two stories, timber frame and additionally insulated both inside and outside. There is a window there today. Width of the house is about 6m and the opening is intended to be about 2.6m.

I assume it's just a matter of securing the sides of the opening with rafters/saber so that the logs don't "give way." Otherwise, no reinforcements should be needed, right?

Best regards, Flurken

 

[Lompoc]

Since the opening becomes quite wide, you will likely cut away any "window" dowels. Secure the wall with temporary studs that you cut out after, then you place your real studs that prevent the wall from collapsing.

 

[GoEk]

Did like this in my ongoing vacation home build, supported both sides of the hole, sawed and attached 2"5 on the vertical sides (a bit hard to see in the picture but there's one on the left side) and then removed the support boards.