How To Build Stone Foundation for Log Cabin by Hand 5. 0 One Man Traditional Log Cabin full series
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This. is not. a stone foundation by any traditional example at all.
This is a wood post-in-ground system, (such as poteaux-en-terre) yet not even a traditional context of that since you have used modern concrete around all the wood and stone, which is structurally unsound over time. nor even in good practice as you have backfilled with concrete even around the wood. which is known to accelerate decay in wood contact. especially in the ground contact situations like this.
This is stated as a correction, not a criticism per se, for those that may believe this is a good foundation system to follow or best practice. It certainly is not traditional nor fits into the low impact criteria of the natural building venue of architecture.
Date: 2023-11-16
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Kevin
another question: you use concrete for the holes but what would they have used traditionally hundreds of years ago before concrete was invented? smaller holes and hammer the trunks in? i feel like your holes are very big. uses up a lot of concrete. ive got almost no experience with construction etc but when we used to put fence posts in for example all the concreted posts rotted quick and the ground seems to move the concrete out almost like its rejecting a foreign body, the concrete posts started to lean and come out of the soil. the ones we hammered in with no concrete lasted longer and stayed firm & upright
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another question: you use concrete for the holes but what would they have used traditionally hundreds of years ago before concrete was invented? smaller holes and hammer the trunks in? i feel like your holes are very big. uses up a lot of concrete. ive got almost no experience with construction etc but when we used to put fence posts in for example all the concreted posts rotted quick and the ground seems to move the concrete out almost like its rejecting a foreign body, the concrete posts started to lean and come out of the soil. the ones we hammered in with no concrete lasted longer and stayed firm & upright
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Arbiter
That tractor reminds me of my dad's Ford Workmaster. I wanna say it's from 1960. I doubt this tractor is the same though but very similar build. My dad still has and uses it to this day I remember doing so much work with it in highschool around 2010. We were still using it even 50 years later. amazing. I'd love to do something like this, go out and build a cabin. I think my grandpa would be envious because he always lived the life of 18th century pioneer but idk if he ever built a cabin for himself.
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That tractor reminds me of my dad's Ford Workmaster. I wanna say it's from 1960. I doubt this tractor is the same though but very similar build. My dad still has and uses it to this day I remember doing so much work with it in highschool around 2010. We were still using it even 50 years later. amazing. I'd love to do something like this, go out and build a cabin. I think my grandpa would be envious because he always lived the life of 18th century pioneer but idk if he ever built a cabin for himself.
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Sue
I am in awe of this video. You need to be congratulated, praised or cheered on that foundation. I'm just kind of at a loss for words. You have a dedicated fan in me and I won't miss any of your future videos. The memories that you are making now with this journey will become priceless in later years. What a blessing it is for you to be able to document it all on video. Great job on your filming and editing. Wishing you much success!
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I am in awe of this video. You need to be congratulated, praised or cheered on that foundation. I'm just kind of at a loss for words. You have a dedicated fan in me and I won't miss any of your future videos. The memories that you are making now with this journey will become priceless in later years. What a blessing it is for you to be able to document it all on video. Great job on your filming and editing. Wishing you much success!
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fireflyva100
I am impressed beyond words. what you are doing is so rare, and the dedication you've shown to this project is beyond my ability to put into words. Forgive me for asking you this because I'm sure someone already has, but how did you learn to do this? I didn't think this type of knowledge was still around! I'm hooked on your adventure and can only thank you for letting me live vicariously through you.
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I am impressed beyond words. what you are doing is so rare, and the dedication you've shown to this project is beyond my ability to put into words. Forgive me for asking you this because I'm sure someone already has, but how did you learn to do this? I didn't think this type of knowledge was still around! I'm hooked on your adventure and can only thank you for letting me live vicariously through you.
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Judy
I admire your work ethic and your talent. This will be a fantastically beautiful cabin for many decades to come. I've seen most of the videos already - just came back to see this one that I missed. This Colorado woman is jealous of your lush Swedish landscape! If you were my son I'd be incredibly proud! Please keep us updated on the finishing and what you do with it and your life in it!
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I admire your work ethic and your talent. This will be a fantastically beautiful cabin for many decades to come. I've seen most of the videos already - just came back to see this one that I missed. This Colorado woman is jealous of your lush Swedish landscape! If you were my son I'd be incredibly proud! Please keep us updated on the finishing and what you do with it and your life in it!
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Mark
the frost line there should be about 1. 5 meters deep. Your hole is too shallow. Also, when the ground freezes, it will expand and grab the concrete from the sides and push up. The sides of a concrete pier need to be smooth. The phenomenon is called adfreezing. I fear your cabin will be lifted right out of the ground.
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the frost line there should be about 1. 5 meters deep. Your hole is too shallow. Also, when the ground freezes, it will expand and grab the concrete from the sides and push up. The sides of a concrete pier need to be smooth. The phenomenon is called adfreezing. I fear your cabin will be lifted right out of the ground.
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Kevin
do you measure your foundation so its all horizontal or so its the same height above the ground? id assume you need everything horizontal and varied heights based on ground contour so the cabin is flat. also why did you specifically choose to start making it over 2 big boulders? does it make the foundation stronger?
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do you measure your foundation so its all horizontal or so its the same height above the ground? id assume you need everything horizontal and varied heights based on ground contour so the cabin is flat. also why did you specifically choose to start making it over 2 big boulders? does it make the foundation stronger?
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George
Hey Erick,
I gotta say you done some purdy amazing work with just a few hand tools and a lot of elbow grease. Work that most grown men shy away from and my hats off to you young man. P. S. I was wondering did you ever get to harvest a couple of those big wild boars that I seen in one of your videos?
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Hey Erick,
I gotta say you done some purdy amazing work with just a few hand tools and a lot of elbow grease. Work that most grown men shy away from and my hats off to you young man. P. S. I was wondering did you ever get to harvest a couple of those big wild boars that I seen in one of your videos?
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dont
I wouldnt have used the poles or cement for the corner blocks. Modern cement (portland) traps moisture and is brittle, anything inside including wood and metal (rebar) will rot / rust, expand and crack the cement. A lime (real lime mortar) mortared stone pillar IMO would have been a better option
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I wouldnt have used the poles or cement for the corner blocks. Modern cement (portland) traps moisture and is brittle, anything inside including wood and metal (rebar) will rot / rust, expand and crack the cement. A lime (real lime mortar) mortared stone pillar IMO would have been a better option
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Sean
I feel to comment is to be a part of this amazing experience that is unfolding in front of everyone's eyes. You truly operate on a different level than most. I believe that's why we are all in awe. You are a teacher and visionary.
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I feel to comment is to be a part of this amazing experience that is unfolding in front of everyone's eyes. You truly operate on a different level than most. I believe that's why we are all in awe. You are a teacher and visionary.
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tasha
Never take for granted that you had the land to build on and had the luck to be able to do something so amazing. I really wish I could it looks so amazing and the pride I'm sure you'll have in your home will be incredible.
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Never take for granted that you had the land to build on and had the luck to be able to do something so amazing. I really wish I could it looks so amazing and the pride I'm sure you'll have in your home will be incredible.
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Scott
Grandson of Swedish Grandparents. God knows I want to go and visit where they came from. To see what they have seen. HE was a master Woodworker & loved to fish, eastern Sweden on the water.
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Grandson of Swedish Grandparents. God knows I want to go and visit where they came from. To see what they have seen. HE was a master Woodworker & loved to fish, eastern Sweden on the water.
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ad
Why are people you make these videos incapable of talking? So I know what they are doing and why and it helps make it less boring, our am I asking too much.
Tell me what you are doing
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Why are people you make these videos incapable of talking? So I know what they are doing and why and it helps make it less boring, our am I asking too much.
Tell me what you are doing
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Charles
Hey, Erik, I've so impressed of your work. You are so amazing. That kinds of log cabin life is one of my dream. I was so happy for watching your video. Thank you.
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Hey, Erik, I've so impressed of your work. You are so amazing. That kinds of log cabin life is one of my dream. I was so happy for watching your video. Thank you.
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Michael. Bombadil
Fantastic. I'm glad I found your page. Others will be able to learn from your work, and that a more traditional way of life reaps more rewards.
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Fantastic. I'm glad I found your page. Others will be able to learn from your work, and that a more traditional way of life reaps more rewards.
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BIll
I love how you're dating this cabin build in lots of different places keep up the good work. I know this is an old video and probably won't read that.
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I love how you're dating this cabin build in lots of different places keep up the good work. I know this is an old video and probably won't read that.
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Antonio
I can feel already how much you love work in the country! Not anyone can afford that kind of job! Its hard but make you be great in anyways! ;: -.
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I can feel already how much you love work in the country! Not anyone can afford that kind of job! Its hard but make you be great in anyways! ;: -.
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the
My guy has more commitment than most roadway workers in any state actually worked in the rain what a madman didn't even take 5-hour lunch breaks
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My guy has more commitment than most roadway workers in any state actually worked in the rain what a madman didn't even take 5-hour lunch breaks
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Jon
please do not use this awful filter on any video ever again. what possessed you to add shitty old school low quality video affects is beyond me
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please do not use this awful filter on any video ever again. what possessed you to add shitty old school low quality video affects is beyond me
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Skyodactyl
where did you find all the information on how to build primitively? ive been looking all over but nothing goes into depth.
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where did you find all the information on how to build primitively? ive been looking all over but nothing goes into depth.
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Chad
I was fortunate to get to go to Sweden years ago on Vacation. Wish Id gotten to see this beautiful forest. You are amazing Erik!
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I was fortunate to get to go to Sweden years ago on Vacation. Wish Id gotten to see this beautiful forest. You are amazing Erik!
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Pete
I didn't get if the foundation got any concrete or if there was just gravel.
Also is there video for the floor?
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I didn't get if the foundation got any concrete or if there was just gravel.
Also is there video for the floor?
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Jimi
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The quiet help preliminarily moan because peer-to-peer decisively thank given a hurried cafe. separate, ahead loaf
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Joshua
Very nice, but you didn't get a permit, so you're going to have to demolish it. By the way, that'll be $500.
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Very nice, but you didn't get a permit, so you're going to have to demolish it. By the way, that'll be $500.
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