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A Tale of Thermal Bridging and Raised Floors

October 22, 2024

Floor, Framing, Porch, Timber Frame Cabin

Last week I started Phase 2 to the Timberframe cabin expansion. Here is the plan overview if you haven’t seen […]

Loft Conversion Completed – Full Build Video

September 29, 2024

Doors & Windows, Electrical, Floor, Framing, HVAC, Straw Light Clay, Timber Frame Cabin

While Jean was away I managed to finish Phase 1 of our 2024 Cabin remodel plans. If you missed the […]

EBC: Interior Finishing – Walls, Ceiling, and Trim

October 24, 2022

Cob, Earth Berm Cottage, Earthen Plaster, Floor, Foundation, Framing, Natural Building, Straw Light Clay

We finished infilling the interior walls of the cottage at the end of August. You typically want to give light […]

Pier and Beam Foundation

January 6, 2019

Floor, Foundation, Timber Frame Cabin

I’m planning on using a raised floor, pier and beam foundation. Most houses in my area are on a single […]

Sheryl Yarbrough on Cabin Porch Extension: Interior Finishing and Light Clay Straw Wall RemovalMarch 8, 2025
Really, really nice work. Now your cabin is bigger and still feels like a cabin! Great job, Aaron!
Mudplasterer on Cabin Porch Extension: Interior Finishing and Light Clay Straw Wall RemovalMarch 8, 2025
I remember putting that window in. Glad the screws were easy to remove.
Aaron on Another go at an Earthen FloorMarch 7, 2025
No, the cottage is more humid than our cabin but I haven't noticed any moisture at the grade beam/floor connection.
Jemi on Another go at an Earthen FloorMarch 6, 2025
Hey great stuff and thanks for sharing this. I'd love to know if you've noticed any moisture getting trapped between…
Mudplasterer on Timberframe Cabin Porch Conversion – The “Dry-In”February 26, 2025
As I say every time - you can't have too much insulation. Looking forward to experiencing the enlarged room very…
Adding on to the Timberframe Cabin – The “Dry-In” - Offgridburbia on Timberframe Cabin 2024 Remodel plansFebruary 22, 2025
[…] covered the rationale behind the expansion here and made a post about building the subfloor months ago. Due some…
Adding on to the Timberframe Cabin – The “Dry-In” - Offgridburbia on A Tale of Thermal Bridging and Raised FloorsFebruary 22, 2025
[…] covered the rationale behind the expansion here and made a post about building the subfloor months ago. Due some…
Mudplasterer on A Tale of Thermal Bridging and Raised FloorsOctober 25, 2024
Ingenious. I might not be keeping up with current affairs, But to put the insulation on to the bottom of…
Sheryl Yarbrough on A Tale of Thermal Bridging and Raised FloorsOctober 22, 2024
Wow! Good solution! You are braver than I to crawl under your house!
A Tale of Thermal Bridging and Raised Floors - Offgridburbia on Timberframe Cabin 2024 Remodel plansOctober 22, 2024
[…] week I started Phase 2 to the Timberframe cabin expansion. Here is the plan overview if you haven’t seen…