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Unfolding story

The process of building the cabin, in chronological order.

Post 21 The build – the roof structure

Tuesday, 3 May 2022
Once the central ridge beam was up we were ready to prepare and install the rafters.
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Post 22 The floorboards

Wednesday, 4 May 2022
Whilst we were building the log cabin, our floorboard planks, which we stacked in 2020 and 2021 continued drying.
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Post 23 The build - the ceiling

Tuesday, 5 July 2022
Once the roof framework was completed, we fastened the OSB boards on top of the framework. This OSB boards then also served as an exposed ceiling.
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Recent posts

  • Post 23 The build - the ceiling
  • Post 22 The floorboards
  • Post 21 The build – the roof structure
  • Post 20 Time lapse movie of build
  • Post 19 The build – final layer
  • Post 18 The build – mezzanine height and vertical uprights
  • Post 17 The build - layer by layer
  • Post 16 The build - hoisting logs with chain blocks
  • Post 15 The build - fastening and securing logs together
  • Post 14 The build - Selection of logs and first layer
  • Post 13 The build - rigging and cranes
  • Post 12 Treating the logs
  • Post 11 Debarking
  • Post 10 The debarking station
  • Post 9 Foundation pillars
  • Post 8 Stacking and drying
  • Post 7 Transporting logs and lumber
  • Post 5 Logging for planks
  • Post 6 Planking
  • Post 4 Locating appropriate trees
  • Post 3 Planning
  • Post 2 Who are we?
  • Post 1 Where it all began and initial cabin thoughts
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