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Category: Site Preparation

Site Preparation: Felling Dead Tree

November 3, 2018
Site Preparation, Timber Frame Cabin

More clearing today including felling this large dead tree 

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Site Layout and Preparation

October 22, 2018
Site Preparation, Timber Frame Cabin

On Friday I staked out approximate corners of cabin footprint and flagged trees to be felled. On Saturday and Sunday […]

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October 19, 2018
Site Preparation, Timber Frame Cabin

Staked out approximate corners of cabin footprint and flagged trees that need to be felled. Planning to call in professional […]

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  1. 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!

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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…

  5. 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…

  6. 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…

  7. 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…

  8. 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…

  9. 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!

  10. 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…

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