Building a Viking House with Hand Tools: Bushcraft Project Bark Roof (PART 6)
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Date: 2019-09-10
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AmericanWoman1964
Your dad is awesome. Wish I had a dad. Looks like a lot of fun. My daughter and I built a pole barn. Just the two of us. It was big. Fit two vehicles in the main side and 2 motorcycles in the smaller side. Full raised wood floor and all. We did a 10 x 8 patio from granite slabs we dug up throughout the forest. Here in NH there is an abundance. A giant fieldstone fire pit 6 feet deep. Then cordwood houses for each of our livestock. goats, chickens, turkeys, geese, peafowl, sheep. We did quite a few other projects too. A lot of wattling. We really loved it. No videos. just photos. Im hoping to build a simple small cabin to retire in next year. Kids are grown and off so its a solo project
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Your dad is awesome. Wish I had a dad. Looks like a lot of fun. My daughter and I built a pole barn. Just the two of us. It was big. Fit two vehicles in the main side and 2 motorcycles in the smaller side. Full raised wood floor and all. We did a 10 x 8 patio from granite slabs we dug up throughout the forest. Here in NH there is an abundance. A giant fieldstone fire pit 6 feet deep. Then cordwood houses for each of our livestock. goats, chickens, turkeys, geese, peafowl, sheep. We did quite a few other projects too. A lot of wattling. We really loved it. No videos. just photos. Im hoping to build a simple small cabin to retire in next year. Kids are grown and off so its a solo project
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Johan Timmer
Some might comment that the fallow deer is not indigenous to W Europe, but the romans brought it to Germany, from whence it spread, so it was around when the vikings spread out of Scandinavia. Plus that it was present in Europe during the pleistocene but withdrew during the latest ice age and if humans hadn't deforested as zealously as they have in the mediterranean/middle east area who knows whether they mightn't have recolonised by themselves. The horns are not ibex, probably from some african antelope though I couldn't say which. But what the hell, the vikings travelled all over the place including the mediterranean area.
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Some might comment that the fallow deer is not indigenous to W Europe, but the romans brought it to Germany, from whence it spread, so it was around when the vikings spread out of Scandinavia. Plus that it was present in Europe during the pleistocene but withdrew during the latest ice age and if humans hadn't deforested as zealously as they have in the mediterranean/middle east area who knows whether they mightn't have recolonised by themselves. The horns are not ibex, probably from some african antelope though I couldn't say which. But what the hell, the vikings travelled all over the place including the mediterranean area.
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Moykaaa
First of all, I just want to say that i have watched your Vikings house and Saxon house series fully for about 8 times and everytime i did it felt amazing, Same goes for your shelter builds. I just want to ask if it's even allowed to do such a house in the woods and cut down trees and also, Are you using only dead trees? Did you even cut any trees? Btw, Where i am from it's not allowed and i think that you could get into serious trouble if you build something like this in the woods even if u use dead trees. Would love an answer. Keep up theamazing work bro
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First of all, I just want to say that i have watched your Vikings house and Saxon house series fully for about 8 times and everytime i did it felt amazing, Same goes for your shelter builds. I just want to ask if it's even allowed to do such a house in the woods and cut down trees and also, Are you using only dead trees? Did you even cut any trees? Btw, Where i am from it's not allowed and i think that you could get into serious trouble if you build something like this in the woods even if u use dead trees. Would love an answer. Keep up theamazing work bro
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Calvin Colon
Blizzards and foot snow. I really tried to like the ideas but a double lean-to doesnt work up north unless youre in the season for it. But that doesnt even count as a shelter for short term use. Sorry but its too weak to overcome falling branches, strong wind, and the like. each episode seems like this was just a fun project. but not really valuable for survival. Also that took way too long to make. a double lean-to. I like the idea for fun purposes but really bad advice for survival or even camping. That shelter is too dangerous for any real use.
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Blizzards and foot snow. I really tried to like the ideas but a double lean-to doesnt work up north unless youre in the season for it. But that doesnt even count as a shelter for short term use. Sorry but its too weak to overcome falling branches, strong wind, and the like. each episode seems like this was just a fun project. but not really valuable for survival. Also that took way too long to make. a double lean-to. I like the idea for fun purposes but really bad advice for survival or even camping. That shelter is too dangerous for any real use.
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Sean Gere
I do believe your dad is correct in the horns being Ibex horns. Not sure if they are Alpine or Siberian though. If I were you I would build some sort of box and chimney over the opening of the air tunnel. Also that will work more like a bellow then a place for the smoke to escape. You need an opening at the top of the roof with cross ventilation. Basically a small hole at the apex of the A-frame and both ends. All you need is about 6x6
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I do believe your dad is correct in the horns being Ibex horns. Not sure if they are Alpine or Siberian though. If I were you I would build some sort of box and chimney over the opening of the air tunnel. Also that will work more like a bellow then a place for the smoke to escape. You need an opening at the top of the roof with cross ventilation. Basically a small hole at the apex of the A-frame and both ends. All you need is about 6x6
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Charles Foley
I have a suggestion as to waterproof the roof though it will be rather labor intensive but that would be to put two more layers of bark one vertical and then go horizontal again. Then perhaps pitch or moss. if Vikings built near bogs to have access to bog iron they may have had access to pitch as well so this would not ruin the authenticity. All in all I love the build. Kudos from us here in Michigan.
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I have a suggestion as to waterproof the roof though it will be rather labor intensive but that would be to put two more layers of bark one vertical and then go horizontal again. Then perhaps pitch or moss. if Vikings built near bogs to have access to bog iron they may have had access to pitch as well so this would not ruin the authenticity. All in all I love the build. Kudos from us here in Michigan.
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T wagner
Delimbing w/ brute force will damage your neck and shoulder nerves later in life, it's very, very painful, I know. It is easier w/ an axe. It is wasted time to crisscross the top of your roof, the top is the most important area. Hand made split cedar shingles are another idea for a roof, also thatch or even cement. Some sort of bitumen could make it water proof. I have never seen a bark roof that works.
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Delimbing w/ brute force will damage your neck and shoulder nerves later in life, it's very, very painful, I know. It is easier w/ an axe. It is wasted time to crisscross the top of your roof, the top is the most important area. Hand made split cedar shingles are another idea for a roof, also thatch or even cement. Some sort of bitumen could make it water proof. I have never seen a bark roof that works.
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Olysson
Brilliant job guys From start to finish it was superb. Great filming style. The sounds of nature and work were comforting and inspiring at the same time. Speaking only when needed and letting the work speak for itself was tremendously refreshing. Don't change a thing and thanks for doing what you're doing. It obvious how much you guys enjoyed that project. Cheers and Skol
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Brilliant job guys From start to finish it was superb. Great filming style. The sounds of nature and work were comforting and inspiring at the same time. Speaking only when needed and letting the work speak for itself was tremendously refreshing. Don't change a thing and thanks for doing what you're doing. It obvious how much you guys enjoyed that project. Cheers and Skol
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Jeremy LeMaster
I love the beautiful wood working in these videos. It really shows you how technology has changed the way we build. The Viking structure is simple yet sturdy. Seeing you guys cook and work, with the sounds of nature and the fire crackling, makes me feel like Im out camping. Its such a relaxing and stimulating effect. Cant wait to see what you guys do next.
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I love the beautiful wood working in these videos. It really shows you how technology has changed the way we build. The Viking structure is simple yet sturdy. Seeing you guys cook and work, with the sounds of nature and the fire crackling, makes me feel like Im out camping. Its such a relaxing and stimulating effect. Cant wait to see what you guys do next.
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Thomas Wood
I am watching where you are working to improve the draft. it must have gotten smokey inside. it made me wonder if viking houses had inner liners up to around the cross members to help sustain draft to keep the smoke moving up and out. native american teepees have inner liners for precisely this reason. im enjoying your episodes thus far. thank you for sharing
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I am watching where you are working to improve the draft. it must have gotten smokey inside. it made me wonder if viking houses had inner liners up to around the cross members to help sustain draft to keep the smoke moving up and out. native american teepees have inner liners for precisely this reason. im enjoying your episodes thus far. thank you for sharing
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