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Alternative construction methods (other than log homes)

  1. I want a LHBA home but old age and necessity changed things.

    Started by Kola, 05-28-2018 07:38 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 58,775
    Kola
    11-10-2019, 06:16 AM Go to last post

  2. Tipi Construction

    Started by Broncology, 08-09-2012 03:44 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 57,269
    loghousenut
    09-27-2014, 09:34 PM Go to last post

  3. starplate connectors and cheap housing

    Started by akemt, 05-07-2009 07:53 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 53,462
    akemt
    04-03-2011, 10:47 AM Go to last post

  4. Timberframing

    Started by WillandHelen, 04-02-2005 12:44 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 48,656
    Jay C. White Cloud
    06-13-2016, 09:55 AM Go to last post

  5. Interesting DIY homes

    Started by Ellsworth, 01-02-2006 06:07 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 46,359
    Shark
    02-12-2020, 07:55 PM Go to last post

  6. BUILDING WITH STONE

    Started by WillandHelen, 03-16-2005 06:51 AM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    • Replies: 56
    • Views: 39,031
    loghousenut
    09-27-2013, 09:43 AM Go to last post

  7. Sea Containers as Basement / Foundation

    Started by Chris CA, 08-08-2017 09:46 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 35,778
    Mosseyme
    03-24-2018, 01:23 PM Go to last post

  8. Icf

    Started by Christofori, 08-07-2012 03:54 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 31,315
    project
    11-02-2012, 07:03 PM Go to last post

  9. Insulating the Shop

    Started by Chuck G, 02-26-2020 08:52 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 25,890
    Chuck G
    11-22-2021, 10:17 AM Go to last post

  10. Preserving logs...with bark??

    Started by Eric Clapner, 02-20-2009 06:02 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 24,886
    GENE13
    04-06-2009, 05:30 PM Go to last post

  11. Rammed Earth Tires as Foundation

    Started by esmithers1, 10-08-2011 04:59 PM
    alternative foundation, earthship, tire walls
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 22,202
    rawson
    12-20-2016, 01:33 PM Go to last post

  12. using old telephone logs to build a home?

    Started by gregory wass, 08-29-2007 06:52 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 21,291
    dvb
    11-02-2013, 02:11 PM Go to last post

  13. Brick House Layout

    Started by misplayed-hand, 06-20-2018 12:08 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 20,659
    misplayed-hand
    06-20-2018, 12:08 AM Go to last post

  14. Northman's Stick Build

    Started by NorthMan, 08-09-2020 09:46 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 19,237
    loghousenut
    09-28-2020, 02:14 AM Go to last post

  15. Dam it!!!

    Started by Strongbow, 02-18-2014 07:18 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 19,025
    Strongbow
    02-26-2014, 09:33 PM Go to last post

  16. Butt and Pass Gets a Bunker

    Started by misplayed-hand, 06-17-2021 02:03 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 17,163
    rreidnauer
    06-21-2021, 03:06 AM Go to last post

  17. The Pole Barn and Post Hole Thread

    Started by LarryNut, 09-27-2022 06:38 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 16,973
    allen84
    10-04-2022, 09:17 AM Go to last post

  18. Living in a suspended sphere

    Started by Ellsworth, 09-01-2007 10:49 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 16,778
    loghousenut
    02-26-2011, 06:42 AM Go to last post

  19. Pole Barn Post Spacing and Size Tables

    Started by dominicrager, 11-21-2008 09:56 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 16,762
    Timber
    03-15-2009, 02:27 PM Go to last post

  20. Strawbale VS log home.

    Started by pietru, 06-09-2008 04:37 AM
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 16,143
    fossten
    07-22-2009, 02:32 AM Go to last post

  21. 6x6 treated timbers

    Started by Hank Fannin, 09-07-2008 11:51 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 15,714
    Timber
    03-18-2009, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  22. Thumbs up need some info

    Started by tete1, 09-23-2014 02:47 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 15,498
    BoFuller
    09-24-2014, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  23. Really cool video

    Started by rckclmbr428, 09-26-2015 05:22 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 15,035
    rreidnauer
    10-06-2015, 08:25 AM Go to last post

  24. Greenest insulation (mineral wool?)

    Started by Steve, 01-09-2012 06:20 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 14,568
    loghousenut
    05-01-2013, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  25. Stone houses vs log cabins

    Started by skunker, 05-04-2007 03:09 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 14,379
    greenthumb
    08-13-2009, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  26. Been building all Summer

    Started by rreidnauer, 10-10-2010 07:15 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 12,752
    rreidnauer
    10-28-2010, 11:37 AM Go to last post

  27. Quonset Hut Outbuilding--Staging for Cabin

    Started by DocJ, 09-14-2009 01:33 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 12,306
    Mark OBrien
    01-27-2011, 08:45 PM Go to last post

  28. 2x6 laminated house

    Started by 4good2, 02-28-2007 08:22 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 12,271
    jjohn
    12-08-2007, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  29. Stacking milled 2"x8" or 8"x 8" lumber to make a cabin?

    Started by stevette00, 03-03-2008 07:16 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 12,020
    rreidnauer
    03-04-2008, 05:01 PM Go to last post

  30. solar tube?

    Started by StressMan79, 02-23-2014 03:08 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 11,532
    taylorjones
    02-28-2016, 03:13 PM Go to last post

  31. Laminated Logs

    Started by thaohaitrieu8, 10-20-2014 12:05 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 11,164
    rocklock
    04-19-2015, 10:45 PM Go to last post

  32. Adirondack Lean-To ideas or plans?

    Started by tbonebrown, 10-22-2015 09:04 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 10,552
    misplayed-hand
    01-16-2016, 08:09 AM Go to last post

  33. Quick Employee Housing Ideas

    Started by cowfire, 06-11-2014 10:50 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 10,154
    Mrs. Len
    09-25-2014, 11:09 PM Go to last post

  34. Cordwood fancy.

    Started by Mosseyme, 11-07-2013 05:13 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 9,816
    weedgnr
    12-11-2013, 10:39 AM Go to last post

  35. Cedar Log Post Frame Firewood Shed

    Started by JayRae, 09-05-2014 12:25 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,535
    Mosseyme
    09-06-2014, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  36. Earth Bermed and Earth Sheltered - Concrete Block DIY

    Started by Klapton, 08-12-2008 11:35 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,171
    ponyboy
    08-24-2008, 11:40 PM Go to last post

  37. Wood tile floor

    Started by ponyboy, 03-14-2008 12:35 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 7,967
    ponyboy
    04-15-2008, 02:23 PM Go to last post

  38. Bee keepers take notice!

    Started by rckclmbr428, 02-22-2015 04:26 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,542
    eduncan911
    03-01-2015, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  39. Cottonwood Log Home??

    Started by MGunns, 08-23-2010 06:08 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,505
    Grey Knight NFO
    08-29-2010, 11:41 AM Go to last post

  40. foundations

    Started by Builderguy, 01-08-2011 07:24 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,100
    jrdavis
    06-25-2013, 11:27 AM Go to last post

  41. cordwood building with log ends & log scraps

    Started by izzy4e, 05-15-2010 08:09 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 7,019
    TCMuskyman
    09-29-2010, 02:31 PM Go to last post

  42. Bamboo

    Started by camarko, 12-30-2010 10:13 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 6,814
    StressMan79
    01-01-2011, 09:06 PM Go to last post

  43. Pole barn for logs: questions

    Started by eagle, 02-25-2014 12:11 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,789
    ivanshayka
    03-20-2014, 06:04 AM Go to last post

  44. Arched Cabins

    Started by Broncology, 04-23-2014 04:04 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,693
    Broncology
    05-21-2014, 05:33 PM Go to last post

  45. Cordwood home?

    Started by GrafikFeat, 06-18-2006 09:09 AM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,647
    Kola
    09-01-2007, 02:25 PM Go to last post

  46. Help Harvesting and Milling Wood and Quartz for Timber Frame House NC/SC

    Started by Justagirlkatie, 07-21-2016 08:45 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,955
    oldtrapper
    07-22-2016, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  47. Need a urinal for that new log cabin...?

    Started by ponyboy, 01-25-2007 12:31 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,942
    GT.
    06-06-2008, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  48. Help! Framing joinery for DIY log garage?

    Started by maplewood, 02-24-2010 09:08 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,929
    maplewood
    02-27-2010, 05:07 AM Go to last post

  49. Wofati eco building

    Started by IwLam, 10-27-2013 02:40 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 5,852
    spiralsands
    11-03-2013, 03:45 AM Go to last post

  50. Using Wood For Battery Power

    Started by ponyboy, 03-19-2007 12:52 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 5,653
    2 cents
    03-26-2007, 10:05 AM Go to last post
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