Building an Off-Grid Log Cabin using Hand Tools - Bushcraft Survival Shelter Eco Project ep.1
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Bushcraft Survival Shelter Eco Project ep.1
Building an off-grid log cabin in the primitive bushcraft village using basic hand tools and lots of cedar wood!
Should I Thatch or Turf the roof? Let me know in the comments
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You have the materials for shakes, make cedar shakes and shingle it.
Yeah I agree shingles then turf on top if u like
I was going to say this but I see it’s already a popular opinion. Especially since he has plenty of cedar around.
I second this. Cedar shakes would look great
That's a great idea
Agree 100%
Cedar shingles made from the chunks you just chopped out of those tree trunks.
My friend, you beat me to it!
Shingles would be the perfect solution, but I do believe the best timber for this would be sweet chestnut! I don't think cedar would last very long after you split it down into shingles and expose the open grain!
@Open eye, roofs in Canada are shaked with Cedar all the time. It's very sturdy.
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Yes it's great timber, but I do believe that once you expose the grain, it doesn't stand up to rot has good as some other timber you could choose!
About to suggest this myself ... shingles would be the way to go.
@@MrNed09 I have an old house over a hundred and 20 years old with foundation made of Cedar logs and it's still standing. Shinggles made out of cedar will not rot at all.
Plastic seems a shame, the world has enough problems from our plastic addiction. If you go turf at least use rubber, a natural product. What about shingle. You have the wood close at hand but a lot of work. Awsome build Dustin a structure and skills to be proud of. Would be a shame to use plastic but only my personal feeling. You do what you feel happy with.
I agree with this comment 100%
Here in the States some have used the material that billboards are made of as a roof membrane. They buy used material so it doesn't go into the landfills. I can understand the need for dry bedding as many moons ago, some Yahoo decided that it would be amusing to put small holes in the roof of a tent that I had borrowed, right over my sleeping bag. For some strange reason I let him live. I ended up having to rub some waterproofing stuff on the whole roof. Terse things were said.
I like this idea, using a rubber liner with turf. Shakes/shingle would look fantastic, but be labor intensive, and how would you attach them, unless you went with nails.
I agree it would be nice to use all natural materials, but synthetics have their place too, using a small amount of synthetic sheathing likely greatly increased the life of the natural materials, it's a balance.
Plastic is a fantastic material in specific use cases. And most of the times you are using so little of already manufactured plastic sooo
Thanks for letting us listen to and hearing the crunch of the leaves below your feet. Much better than music.
If your using cedar, I would make Shakes and shingle it....
If you had a gallon or so of Pine pitch (tar) you could water proof either shingles or cedar poles, then add your sod layer on top.
I had the same thought but he could also split logs down into actual boards seal the entire thing then lay the sod after the pitch hardens nature's resin it would be like how our ancestors built boats and ships
@@jeremygenslinger4874 this was exactly my thought too!! - great minds and all that. lol
@BUSHCRAFT TOOLS - not a bad idea, hey? if not tar, then maybe some other form of natural waterproofing for the wood?
Awww, man, I miss the good ol' days when de-barking was a thing! 😂
More seriously though, turf would look nice. If you want to stay away from plastic, why not use a tarpaper or (possibly, not sure how long it would hold out) an oilskin cloth? 🤔 Or waxed canvas, you could even make your own.
They used birch bark underneath the turf back in the days and it held up. These days plastic is usually used on top of some sort of asphalt impregnated product acting as a second layer of water proofing. While the plastic is water proof, as far as I understand it's mostly there to hold the soil. So you could just go with asphalt shingles or asphalt roll roofing. If you decide to go that route that is :)
Shakes or Flitch shingles, however they do take quite a bit of time to make but can be done with hand tools. Cedar flitch would be a nice look.
You got super lucky with the trees you found. They are absolutely perfect for building.
"found"
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This video was posted with divine timing. Please keep em coming. Thank you
Cool I might do thus my self when im older
I am the guy who kept commenting this idea. I would go with a Tin Roof if I were you. It's simple and it can last like 30 to 50 years.
Exactly what I've been looking for, no excessive talking or distractions from the guy, just building. Watching this video is also quite relaxing.
The "pinned (doweled)" structure that you are building is very strong. A lot of work, but well worth it for a long lasting structure. I would vote for shingles as well. Naturally waterproof and you already have the material already. Thumbs Up!
I agree with Outdoor Kohai get a froe and make cedar shakes , Americans did it for years and still do.
I second making shingles. Eco friendly natural materials and you have the skills to do it. Cheers!!
a lot of cabins here in Norway, are turfed with Birch bark, birch has to be like 6 layers thick, and you need to have a stop log at the bottoms, and stone edges front and back.
But personally i'd prefer to do Pine shingles, and remember the most important about pine shingles, is the correct thickness.
Best of luck
Shingles for the roof an option?
TA turfed and Jax loved it.
Awesome work sir! Looking great so far. As a son of the Pacific Northwest I would say you should make a roof from cedar shakes/shingles. You have an abundance of the material and it is very durable to rain and bugs. Time consuming I know but maybe you and TA outdoors can have a shingle making party. You’ll learn a new skill and have a longer lasting end result.
In lieu I’d say thatch. Fek plastic.
I like that you set up a work bench first to work from instead of being on your hands and knees, also that you have pre-cut the logs so the video focuses on the actual build. I watch some of these builds where, unlike you, the person constructing the cabin doesn’t look like they are familiar with the tools they use.
Nice job buddy!
wooden shingles, then pitch or tar, then Inverted clumps or 'Sods' of grass touching the shingles/pitch/tar , then another layer of 'Sod' with the Grass out.
make a broom out of pine trees. make a sleed to haul more logs at once. Great nail love your malet. Good old lincoln log toys.
Terf it mate you know it makes sense. Don't worry about the plastic you will be forgiven ps me and my son loves your video's they are great to watch 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
I say a turf roof and yeah the first layer is the best you use plastic but as the cabin is finisht you got a realy nice cabin
Professional
Those silky saws are unbelievable
They are amazing
You are doing a lot. Of work. It will be worth it. I am so proud of the things you do.
Thanks 👍
Yes i agree with the other comments, ceder shakes. no wasted materials and no plastic.
great video. because you show the work being done. most channels dont show a thing. only finished product. the way you are doing is really informative. GOD bless.
The dog 🐕 is supervising
Wow do you have beautiful trees for such a building.
Legend
I am Japanese. When I watched the video, the sound of the tree was very natural and nice.😊
Thank you very much!
I agree with Cedar Shingles
Great video. Eyes are getting pretty bad so I watch your videos on good days.
WOW ! Awesome
Shakes shingles as previously stated!! Makes total sense.
Why limit to Thatch, or Turf? Can you make some fired clay shingles?
I was going to suggest either this or like a repurposed slate tile? You could repurpose the slate after this shelter has run its course and it would definitely be better than plastic.
*Edit* OR is it possible to find enough clay to just cover the whole roof and then use turf?
How good is clay shingles against water? Most lands I know of that have clay roofs don’t get a lot of rain like the UK does
Super!
In scandinavia they traditionally use sheets of birtch bark under the turf of a turf roof. Alternatively traditionally in the netherlands they used overlaping planks on steap turf roofs. I do think they have to be quite steap though. So I would advise birch bark sheets if you can come by them.
I fully agree on this method. Because this method of roofing a shelter is quite effective in repealing rain and such. Aswell it's still made from all natural materials.
This is great.
I agree with others. Make cedar shakes.
Yes another building series to watch 👍🇵🇭
Lincoln loge construction is OK for toy log houses. But your half log notches will hold water. All crowns of the log should point up and notch the under side. Water will set in the half notch corners. You will need a good roof to keep the water off the corners. I agree with many others that have commented already. Make Cedar shingles for the roof.
I enjoy watching your videos. Use what you think is best.
cedar shakes would require nails .. but solid cedar pole roof butted up tight together with a pine pitch seal between each log would water proof it pretty well and be strong as ever.. food for thought
Look up Richard proenneke "one man's wilderness " even then he realized we live in modern times and some materials are just better as he lived it for more than 30 years. He was such an inspiration his cabin is now a historic site.
Handy skills to have considering whats coming, i'm making a longbow myself..
I like that you set up a work bench first to work from instead of being on your hands and knees, also that you have pre-cut the logs so the video focuses on the actual build. I watch some of these builds where, unlike you, the person constructing the cabin doesn’t look like they are familiar with the tools they use.
Nice job buddy! A point on the roof, if the cabin isn’t waterproof it’s not much use, better to use plastic than it leaking!
Cedar shingles....That's the ticket.
I am LOVING this!!!
Why didn’t you remove the bark from the logs?
Tarpaper instead of plastic?
Starting of constraction is really nice
This is brilliant ,as for roof maybe wooden shingles on top of plastic look very natural.
Building a log cabin in the UK is brilliant.Enjoyed this and subscribed. Looking forward to seeing this develope and how practical to use in the four seasons.
Many thanks
Simon 🇬🇧
Thanks Simon
I would definitely use a shingle style it would flow better look more natural
I agree....but its gonna take some serious time making the shingles
I'm excited to watch, this vlog is fun
Oooo this is so nice 🥰🥰 make me wanna go build one
Shingle the roof with cedar shakes, or slate, flagstone or baked clay shingles. I am afraid that a plastic layer under turf will make it rain and molder inside the cabin. The system should shed water but breathe. If you have cedar on the property, you should be able to split some nice shakes. Mind the pitch of your structure.
Amazing!!!
You're doing great! I think shingles then turf.
I loved the thatched roofs when I vacationed in Scotland in 2018. I also thought the use of slate and lead was unique and quite beautiful. Having said that I thing you’d win either way, thatch or sod. Both are natural and fit the forest scene. Personally I would like the thatch. Darlington, South Carolina USA
If turfing the roof you can use cement under turf to waterproof without plastic - cheap too!
FINALLY!!!! I have been waiting for you or Mike to build a Log Cabin!!!🎉 Cheers!!!
use the tarping made for covering ffactory lumber. wanna completely stay away from synthetics, use an oiled canvas tarp
I’ll do this when I’m older
Great to see what project you have on the go! Yes my pick and suggestion for the roof is turf. Not only will it look good but give the building a natural in the woods feel... you wouldn't find thatch around if you needed to build cabin in the woods in the 1800's. So yes plastic it will keep out rain, bugs and anything else you don't want making a home there. Great build I can't wait to see how this ends up!!
Plastic is fine if you don't want any leaks and the wood rotting from the moisture but as mentioned, cedar shakes is great too.
Giant Lincoln logs!!!
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pine pitch n shingles . great work. .. hope you make the right decision not to use plastic. . keep up the great work .
So excited for this new project!!
As an Oregonian, I would either have to only use fallen, weak logs or memorize the locations of the trees I cut down to replant them, or face a 1 million dollar fine.
Check out how they built cabins in Alaska with a sod roof and they stay dry and functional for years and years. It was a common practice up here.
Turf .. shame can’t you resource some slate look at bothies designs , but I agree with others use the Cedar and cover in pine pitch tar then turf if you have too. Look forward to episode 2
Dig up clay below 2 feet deep, make terra cotta plates and dry them over a hand made fire. Then dip them in resin from trees and dry out in the sun for 3 days. Repeat if necessary. Now you have roof material.
turf roof that bad boy ! looking great so far !
Thanks for the video, appreciate the work you put into making these.
Shingles are perfect to use.
All the buildings you have done were awesome thanks for the videos
In a world where recycling is so important, I think it would be perfectly acceptable to use a plastic sheeting if it was recycled materials that produced it. So for me the turf option would be great, but I also like the shingle option, although I know it wasn't an option on the table. I'm sure it will be a great build whichever way you choose to go.
Good luck 👍
Perfectly acceptable. And doing this reduces the amount of natural resources you need to make use of.
excellent channel
A split log roof. Use the logs in a vertical stance with the core channel removed to use as a tongue and groove. Lay a row along the one side of the roof with the cut side exposed to the sky. The second row would overlap the facing logs, but staggered so that the edges would fit into the channels. It is a wooden style of the round clay shingles on those Mediterranean houses. Native, northern Indians, mainly on the west coast would use this style during the rainy winters there.
TURF, thank you love this new series. WOW what a big project. Really excited to watch your progress
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Turf roof would be so nice. The old turf homes of Iceland I believe did not have a plastic membrane and they have held up for 900+ years. Not sure what they used in between… maybe charred wood? Skins? Or extra layers of bark between the turf and timbers? Not sure. Anyways great video! You make cabin building look fun and simple
you are excellent
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Use cedar shingles over thick double layer of stripped bark if you don't want to use plastic.
OH damn NICE goin for the cabin I've been wondering why ya haven't had a video in a while I guess this answered the question of that. As far as the roof GO with the TURF roof. It will be a better insulator. But Turf can leak. As far as the plastic you wouldn't be using much depending on the dimensions of the roof itself. So I would say go for the plastic bottom and turf roof that will be a sweet build when its finished off.
Cedar Shakes using a Shingle Fro. Do not put turf on top because turf holds water it will cause the cedar to break down..
Dig down near a river and source some clay, bake yourself some tiling, layer of moss over that then shingles/shakes or turf on top of the tiles.
Cedar Shingles
You could cut up old tires and make shingles.. repels water and holds in heat and there's lots of them laying around and landfills
I want to build a cabin out of what we call hedge trees but they are also known as Osage orange and Bow de arc. The are super hard and bug resistant. Fence posts made of this tree will last over 100 years.
Nice build I love log cabins
Awesome skills! 💪
Cedar shingle°! realy a lot of work , but very long term , otherwise , a kind of grill frame to put between the wood frame and and the turf...also using a kind of spacer between the grill system and the frame , because all your wood need its to breath a lot in order to not goo rotten