by Richard Flatau | Oct 18, 2021 | Alternative Building, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, Green building, Off grid, Workshop
One way to put a large piece of cordwood in the wall and make sure it won’t loosen is to “explode it” by splitting it and then putting it back together with a mortar bead. The very dry wood (8%) in the photo is Aspen. We were lucky to have such...
by Richard Flatau | Aug 25, 2021 | Alaska, Alternative Building, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, cordwood house, Green building, log end, Natural Building, Off grid, solar, Tiny home, Uncategorized, Workshop
Can I build a cordwood addition onto an existing home? Certainly, you can. The three most important factors contributing to success are: building a proper foundation, adding solid framing and capping it with a good roof. The foundation must be tied into the existing...
by Richard Flatau | Aug 5, 2021 | Alaska, Alternative Building, Cob, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, cordwood house, Green building, log end, Natural home for sale, Off grid, solar, Tiny home, Uncategorized, Workshop
“This was not a ‘spec house’ but one that has a unique personality and footprint. The purposes of this undertaking were to produce a natural, attractive home, provide labor opportunities on the reservation and instill pride of ownership within a community directed...
by Richard Flatau | Jun 21, 2021 | Alternative Building, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, Green building, log end, Natural Building, Off grid, Workshop
Dan & Kristen wanted a sauna on their 80 wooded acres in northern Wisconsin. They had previously hosted a very successful workshop at the 2005 Cordwood Conference which resulted in the construction of a beautiful cordwood maple syrup shed. They also wanted to...
by Richard Flatau | Apr 23, 2021 | Alternative Building, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, Green building, log end, Natural Building, Off grid, solar, Tiny home, Workshop
Pelle Henriksson has recently added these wonderful pictures of his backyard sauna in Sweden (including the finished exterior with new decking). Below is the very attractive handmade door with live edging. The hinges are creatively forged and add a unique dimension to...