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Category: Porch

Cabin Porch Conversion: Exterior Finishing and Final Walkthrough

March 28, 2025
Earthen Plaster, Porch, Timber Frame Cabin

We wrapped up construction on the Timber frame cabin porch conversion late February/early March. Here is a video covering the […]

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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 […]

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Porch Roof Construction Part 2: Rafters and Decking

August 27, 2019
Porch, Roof, Timber Frame Cabin, Timber Framing

Work continued this week on the rafters and decking for the porch roof. Cutting the rafters was the most complex […]

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Porch Roof Construction Part 1: Posts and Beams

August 16, 2019
Porch, Timber Frame Cabin, Timber Framing

We had a big stack of lumber delivered a few weeks ago so I sharpened up my chisels and dusted […]

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Porch Roof Design and Construction Overview

August 12, 2019
Porch, Roof, Timber Frame Cabin

Construction has resumed after our mid-summer break. I finished up the porch deck a few weeks ago and have started […]

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Porch Deck Installation

June 10, 2019
Framing, Porch, Timber Frame Cabin

Our porch deck materials were delivered a week and a half ago. As we’ll be on hiatus for the latter […]

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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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