![]() We think they turned out beautifully and, given the two-foot width of our walls, will make a distinctive contribution to our living space. We locally sourced true 2×8 white pine and constructed our window frames. The way we hung our windows added labor time too. It took us longer because we had additional cuts needed to wrap our post-and-beam structure. We would not have gotten it enclosed (our minimum summer goal) without them. It would have taken longer if we had not been rescued by family and friends. Going into the summer, I planned a month of labor for cordwood and it took a month and a half. While the work was generally easy and enjoyable - it took a long time. 5) Cordwood is time-intensive: We wrapped our post-and-beam structure and veneered (with approximately 8-inch cordwood) our concrete walls. ![]() We started out pursuing a timber frame structure, but were limited by our time frame and budget. The drawings were detailed and exceeded the standards of most of the people who worked with them." 4) Building Design: Our cabin is basically a hybrid between a traditional post-and-beam and modern construction techniques. He understood our design concept, enhanced it, and made it be m ore cost effective. 3) Rod Cox: We have had a great experience working with him and would highly recommend him to others. Brutal, but we still feel like it is worth it. The major drawback remains cost - we spent approximately $5,000 on it. But we fell in love with the foam: user-friendly, contributes to wall stability, superior R-value, and not susceptible to rot and bugs - and decided to use it throughout our cordwood walls. Originally, we were planning on using the spray foam for the first few feet of our walls and then switch to sawdust - we decided not to put in a knee-wall and were concerned about moisture. ![]() We used froth-pac insulation kits that we special ordered through Lowes. Amazing! We are planning on using the cabin in the summers and are optimistic that our building design and two-foot cordwood walls will keep us cool during those hot summer months. We could feel the interior get cooler as the walls went up. Our cabin is basically half earth sheltered and has cordwood walls for most of the remaining exterior. "I have begun to reflect on the process and have a variety of appreciations and a few concerns with how it went for us. ![]() Not only will this cabin be safe and warm, but it will also be like “a fortress for well being.” Quote from Adam “Thermal Mass is where it’s at.”Ĭleaning up around the log ends is a task that requires patience and the right tools. Spraying the foam into the center cavity became a family affair.Ī 24″ inch thick wall makes for deep window boxes. There is an earth berm on the north wall that allows for moderating of temperature. The cabin is located in Michigan, between Ludington and Manistee." "The design concept for the cabin is relatively straightforward – approximately 1,000 square feet (26x40), post and beam frame, built into an 8 foot sloped hillside (basically a half basement of concrete walls), single gable with 6/12 pitch, partial loft, and cordwood infill. Here is some detailed information about the "build" from Adam. How sweet! This reminds me of my daughter Katy cleaning up our cordwood site 30+ years ago in her red gingham dress. A cordwood cabin requires a lot of cordwood log ends and big, strong men! Clean-up of the yard required a pink dress, green mud boots, and a hair ribbon. ![]() The cabin has 24″ thick walls with foam insulation in the center cavity. Editor’s Note: This post has consistently been among the Top 5 most popular (on my site) and I have added new photos and new details to the original.Īdam & Erica Konopka and their children started building a Cordwood Cabin near the shores of Lake Michigan. ![]()
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