Cordwood construction

Cordwood walls won't rot as long as you do some key things. Learn how to prevent rot in your cordwood walls BEFORE you build. Get some crucial design tips for your cordwood building to help your project stand the test of time.

Tom & Mary Barchacky built this wonderfully attractive cordwood shed in the city of Green Bay, Wisconsin. It is a building that was an idea that morphed into a project that became a work of ar…

Cordwood Construction - How to choose, dry, and use the best wood for your cordwood building. How to DRY your wood to 12% moisture content.

We built our own cordwood house by hand following best practices. These are our experiences with living in a cordwood house for the first time during the cold months of winter. Learn how cordwood stacks up to traditional construction in cold climates and winter weather.

Cordwood masonry is a great natural building technique with loads of benefits but also some drawbacks. Is it right for you? Let's dive in to the nitty gritty.

If you want to build a cordwood home that will last for generations, it is vital to prepare your logs correctly. In this post you'll learn exactly what to do to prep logs for cordwood building.

Choosing the right mortar mix for your cordwood masonry construction project doesn't have to be difficult. Here's how we made ours and what you need to know to make the most of your mortar mix.

Cordwood Construction - Mistakes that beginners often make. How to prepare your materials & avoid making errors while building with cordwood.

In this article, we will be taking a look at a method that is perfect for the many forested areas of North America, cordwood construction.

Cordwood Construction - Cordwood sauna with a living roof in Wasilla, Alaska using repurposed and sustainable materials.