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Cordwood in Crestone, Colorado

Cordwood in Crestone, Colorado

by Richard Flatau | Jan 22, 2021 | Alternative Building, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, cordwood house, log end, Off grid, Uncategorized, Workshop

Crestone Cordwood in Colorado   Here are pictures of a round cordwood home for sale in Crestone Colorado.  It is on the market for a half a million dollars and comes with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2700 sq. ft. and some very beautiful views.  It was built in 2004 and has...
Cordwood Cabin on Skis

Cordwood Cabin on Skis

by Richard Flatau | Dec 27, 2020 | Alternative Building, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, Green building, Off grid, Uncategorized, Workshop

Usually a cordwood cabin’s mortar is prone to cracking if it is moved.  Ernie Burgener has figured out a method of moving a small cordwood cabin (for short distances). He has devised a set of sturdy skids on which he built the frame.  Then he has applied...
Cordwood shrinkage?  Explode those logs!

Cordwood shrinkage? Explode those logs!

by Richard Flatau | Dec 19, 2020 | Alternative Building, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, cordwood house, log end, Off grid, solar, Tiny home, Uncategorized, Workshop

Did you know that large diameter logs can shrink in your walls?  When you place a dry log in a cordwood wall that is over 12 inches in diameter, there is a good chance it will shrink, even if dried to 12% moisture content.  If it receives a good deal of sun during the...
Nature Temple in the Netherlands uses Cordwood

Nature Temple in the Netherlands uses Cordwood

by Richard Flatau | Nov 21, 2020 | Alternative Building, Cob, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, Natural Building, Off grid, solar, Uncategorized, Workshop

Mark & Maya have built a fascinating community in Teuge, Netherlands.  As a manifestation of their love for nature, they also built a beautiful community center using many natural building styles (log, cordwood, cob, timbers, recycled bottles, tile, and stone). ...
Cordwood Sauna by Little Fish Wood Works

Cordwood Sauna by Little Fish Wood Works

by Richard Flatau | Oct 25, 2020 | Alaska, Alternative Building, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, cordwood house, Green building, log end, Off grid, Tiny home, Uncategorized, Workshop

Little Fish Woodworks was founded in 2004 by Steve Berg and Matt Hale of Michigan. Having both worked in the building profession, they realized the benefit of each other’s expertise and experience and decided to form a partnership. The sauna is one of their...
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