You have the materials for shakes, make cedar shakes and shingle it.

@raymondrambaran4376

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree shingles then turf on top if u like

@thatozarklife

3 жыл бұрын

I was going to say this but I see it’s already a popular opinion. Especially since he has plenty of cedar around.

@richardl7645

3 жыл бұрын

I second this. Cedar shakes would look great

@robertroventa2234

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea

@norabrooks5163

3 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

Cedar shingles made from the chunks you just chopped out of those tree trunks.

@MrNed09

3 жыл бұрын

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!

@kewheeler4573

3 жыл бұрын

@Open eye, roofs in Canada are shaked with Cedar all the time. It's very sturdy.

@MrNed09

3 жыл бұрын

@@kewheeler4573 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!

@skrypthobbies

3 жыл бұрын

About to suggest this myself ... shingles would be the way to go.

@ginocouturier7382

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.

@jeremygenslinger4874

3 жыл бұрын

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

@StageGirl1984

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeremygenslinger4874 this was exactly my thought too!! - great minds and all that. lol

@StageGirl1984

3 жыл бұрын

@BUSHCRAFT TOOLS - not a bad idea, hey? if not tar, then maybe some other form of natural waterproofing for the wood?

Thanks for letting us listen to and hearing the crunch of the leaves below your feet. Much better than music.

Shingles for the roof an option?

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.

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.

@TheWanderingIrishman

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with this comment 100%

@maryblaylock6545

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Kestrel1955

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@foggynight

6 ай бұрын

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.

@adreto2978

6 ай бұрын

Plastic is a fantastic material in specific use cases. And most of the times you are using so little of already manufactured plastic sooo

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 :)

If your using cedar, I would make Shakes and shingle it....

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!

You got super lucky with the trees you found. They are absolutely perfect for building.

@novacolonel5287

4 ай бұрын

"found"

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.

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 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.

Why limit to Thatch, or Turf? Can you make some fired clay shingles?

@jamien5562

3 жыл бұрын

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?

@djmaydraws3862

3 жыл бұрын

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

I second making shingles. Eco friendly natural materials and you have the skills to do it. Cheers!!

Why didn’t you remove the bark from the logs? Tarpaper instead of plastic?

This video was posted with divine timing. Please keep em coming. Thank you

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

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!!

this is the only ASMR i like

This is great Dustin. 👏🏻👍🏻 Got to be turf roof. I’ve used plastic in my build for the roof. It’s started growing naturally now. I recover the roof in autumn and now after a few years it’s started to sprout 🌱

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 🇬🇧

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon

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!

Cool I might do thus my self when im older

Great video as always, turf would be cool and obviously you’d have to use the plastic for that but it would really prolong the life of the cabin. Also as people have been commenting use shingles or you could even use slates they are mega weather resistant and natural

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.

@frankmorris7003

Жыл бұрын

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.

All the buildings you have done were awesome thanks for the videos

Thanks for the video, appreciate the work you put into making these.

So excited for this new project!!

Wow. Just when I think you can't top the last project out comes this video. Amazing craftsmanship. #TeamTurf. Plastic would be a shame but would most likely be the easiest and best method for protecting the wood. Looks like the old scandi turf roofs used several layers of birch bark to protect the wood but wouldn't want to put you through peeling bark again 😅

This is an amazing video of an equally amazing process. I love the use of all hand tools an this is what I consider off grid builds. I see so many building these with a mobile sawmill to cut the logs into planks, using treated 6x6s from lowes for the stilt posts and metal roofing you'd use on a pole barn. Not really roughing it guys 🤨

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.

WOW ! Awesome

TURF, thank you love this new series. WOW what a big project. Really excited to watch your progress

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS

3 жыл бұрын

😊

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 👍

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏

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.

You are doing a lot. Of work. It will be worth it. I am so proud of the things you do.

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Exactly what I've been looking for, no excessive talking or distractions from the guy, just building. Watching this video is also quite relaxing.

Yes another building series to watch 👍🇵🇭

I'm excited to watch, this vlog is fun

I am LOVING this!!!

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

FINALLY!!!! I have been waiting for you or Mike to build a Log Cabin!!!🎉 Cheers!!!

Those silky saws are unbelievable

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS

Жыл бұрын

They are amazing

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 agree with Outdoor Kohai get a froe and make cedar shakes , Americans did it for years and still do.

Amazing!!!

Turf roof would be my choice as you (and/or Mike lol) haven't done that yet. As mentioned already - waxed canvas, oilskin or tarpaper. Like the shingle idea but as we've seen in many other videos - getting that water proof could be tricky/use a lot of materials. Personally I wouldn't have a problem with some kind of "tarp" material but .. "the purists". Looking forward to see what you come up with!

I enjoy watching your videos. Use what you think is best.

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.

Great video, thanks for demonstrating valuable skills to those of us that might need it someday. Couple of questions. Would a timber chisel be easier for removing the waste in the notches? Would using a measured piece of string make it easier for selecting trees of a similar diameter? Keep making videos, looking forward to the next episode.

I agree with others. Make cedar shakes.

A cute little house for your dog ;)

This is great.

I've seen you use clay in those woods before, so what about making clay roof tiles like they did on Primitive Technology channel? Also there's some great log cabin techniques on Erik Grankvist's channel - worth checking out.

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks...I'll have a look

Shingles dustin 👍 looking forward to this series 👌

Super!

Hi amber. Great video. You do amazing things!

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

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.

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.

Oooo this is so nice 🥰🥰 make me wanna go build one

Lol I was coming to comment about wooden tiles for the roof, but think a hundred others beat me to it. If you are looking for a more eco friendly tarp option have you tried getting old drop cloth (painter use them) & waterproofing it? (Either scotchgard or oilskin styles). Cabin is looking great 👍🏽

Nice build I love log cabins

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.

Awesome skills! 💪

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!

turf roof that bad boy ! looking great so far !

Parabéns. Muito bom.

Such a great job 👌👏👏 i could watch this for hours 👍 i like it 👌👍🤩

Starting of constraction is really nice

Handy skills to have considering whats coming, i'm making a longbow myself..

Legend

Wow do you have beautiful trees for such a building.

That cabin is going to be great! I say make shingles out of wood. Cedar is great for that anyway. The log ends you are cutting can be used to make the shingles.

TA turfed and Jax loved it.

You really need to remove the bark from the logs or they will rot faster or get bug infestations. For the roof if you want turf you need to do some research and see how they did it in the old days. If you can't get those materials better than plastic would be sheets of canvas sail cloth with either wax or tar painted over it to make it waterproof. You'll need to build a grid out of hazel or other thin wood to support the lot of it.

Shakes shingles as previously stated!! Makes total sense.

Fantastic content, we think you would be awesome making a TV prog. We’ve had a chat about the roof and what you could use... a wooden roof with gaps filled with moss? Just an idea - Emma & Rick

JUST AMAZING VIDEO I JUST JOIN YOUR CHANNEL CAN'T WAIT until YOUR next VIDEO

Ran across your channel and watched it all and liked it. Looking forward to the next video. 👍🏼

Looking forward how it develops I would do wood slat roof with off cuts then turf the roof on top the wood slats saves plastic

Great video. Eyes are getting pretty bad so I watch your videos on good days.

I would definitely use a shingle style it would flow better look more natural

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS

3 жыл бұрын

I agree....but its gonna take some serious time making the shingles

Professional

Thatch uses all natural materials, turf is HEAVY and needs a lot of support. Waterproofing wood can be done by distilling pitch from pine. It just seems easier to go for a thatched roof in terms of light construction and avoiding the need for waterproofing. Using shakes or shingles really works best with metal nails or drilling and pegging all over the roof.

I am Japanese. When I watched the video, the sound of the tree was very natural and nice.😊

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Nice video 🤠👍 How will you fill up the gaps between the logs?

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS

3 жыл бұрын

Probably with moss or clay

@AsbjornOlsenBergBushcraft

3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS Why didn't you put in the moss right away? Such a technology? It will blow in the corners.

@maryblaylock6545

3 жыл бұрын

@@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS on My Self Reliance he used different materials and mixes of materials on separate sections of walls and in His play list he gave a rundown on what worked, what didn't and why. This might be helpful to you.

@Saffirance

2 жыл бұрын

I would make cedar shingles, maybe use pine tar to further waterproof your shingles.

@Saffirance

2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I like this build so far.

nice vlog mate !!!!!

You're doing great! I think shingles then turf.

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.

Hard slog but very rewarding! 👌👍

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.

excellent channel

Insulating the Roof of your log cabin: The roof is a little trickier to do and takes a little more work. Before we start you need to decide what thickness of insulation board to use. 50mm, the same as the floor is very convenient and often used. You could also go up to 70mm to gain the same R value. I have also used 100mm when specified by planners. Regardless the same principle applies. Work out how much you need by calculating one side of the roof area and times it by two. As well as the insulation boards you will also need to order longer clout nails. These need to be long enough to go through the final roof surface, insulation and into the roof timber boards. If you’re using 50mm insulation then order 65mm nails for the flats of the roof and 70mm clout nails for the ridges. Lay the boards so they are flush with the leading edge. Bare in mind this is going to be exposed so consider how you’re going to cover it. In this example we were using 50mm board and turned the roof trim the other way up You can also cover this portion later with additional timber but it is worth considering it at this point. You may need to source locally the additional trim timber. Now lay one layer of insulation boards and fix into place using one clout nail in each corner and one in the center. You can then felt or shingle it up to that first board. Don’t be tempted to do the whole roof with the insulation as you will eventually have to get on the roof to tile or felt it and with the whole roof done it can be very slippery. Once a board is complete with tiles or felt move on to the next and carry on adding boards and tiles until you reach the top. Timber or rubber, shingle

Awesome project! You must be strong as an ox after all that work. Proud & envious of you. Plastic is most practical, very tempting & DON'T do it. I'd vote for shingles for the longevity and they would look great. Thatch - you've been there & done that. If you REALLY want turf, put it ontop of the cedar shingles. They'll rot slowly. Ton of work tho. I really enjoyed the episode. It's great to see you doing your thing. Cheers.

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

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

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