by Richard Flatau | Feb 5, 2019 | Alternative Building, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, cordwood house, Green building, log end, Natural Building, Off grid, solar, Tiny home, Uncategorized, Workshop
Running electrical wires in a cordwood home requires an understanding of the home electrical system and of electrical safety. I personally solved both issues by hiring a master electrician to oversee and help me install my wiring. For the past 30 years, cordwood...
by Richard Flatau | Jan 6, 2019 | Alternative Building, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, cordwood house, Green building, log end, Natural Building, Natural home for sale, Off grid, solar, Tiny home, Uncategorized, Workshop
We often talk about how well cordwood works and how it looks good and how it performs even better. Posting pictures of well built cordwood homes is a real joy and explaining how to build cordwood correctly is the nature of this blog. However, people have been...
by Richard Flatau | Dec 20, 2018 | Alternative Building, Cob, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, cordwood house, Green building, log end, Natural Building, Off grid, Tiny home, Uncategorized, Workshop
Joe Silins Tack House in Arizona. Made from pine and mesquite. The mesquite is black on the face and the pine is light. The pine will darken up with UV and time, but the darkening process can be delayed by using a breathable stain. There are some very creative...
by Richard Flatau | Nov 18, 2018 | Alaska, Alternative Building, Cob, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, cordwood house, Green building, log end, Natural Building, Off grid, solar, Tiny home, Uncategorized, Workshop
Bright & Airy Cordwood Home by Valerie Davidson (condensed) “Another couple has stopped by to view our Cordwood Home in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia. They approach us at the door, “He” smiling brightly, “She” reluctantly following. They enter...
by Richard Flatau | Oct 31, 2018 | Alternative Building, Cob, cordwood, Cordwood Construction, cordwood house, Green building, log end, Natural Building, Natural home for sale, Off grid, solar, Tiny home, Uncategorized, Workshop
Eric & Beth built their Rendezvous Cordwood Cabin for use during “gathering activities” on their property. They hold Historical Re-enactments, Tomahawk and Bowie knife throwing contests, Muzzleloading target shoots and all manner of woodsy/folksy...
