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Big Problems trying to Fit Big Logs in Wall of Log Cabin

April 15, 2021 · 25 min · 46K views

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Construction of a cordwood wall for a log cabin involves alternating layers of timber and glass bottles set in cement. The builder uses latex gloves to protect hands from caustic lime and cement burns.0:48 Because the wall is wide and lacks window or door frames, the process requires careful selection of log sizes to achieve a specific aesthetic shape.23:07 Working in rainy conditions slows the project, as the cement requires longer drying times between layers to maintain structural integrity.5:09 The builder adjusts the corner design from a partial-post exposure to a full-length log overlap for a cleaner finish.7:38 Future plans include landscaping the surrounding forest with low-maintenance plants like common juniper before returning to a van-based lifestyle in Argentina and eventually transitioning to sailing.12:34

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