Building an Off-Grid Log Cabin using Hand Tools - Bushcraft Survival Shelter Eco Project ep.1

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Bushcraft Survival Shelter Eco Project ep.1
Building an off-grid log cabin in the primitive bushcraft village using basic hand tools and lots of cedar wood!
Should I Thatch or Turf the roof? Let me know in the comments
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@outdoorkohai3249 3 года назад

You have the materials for shakes, make cedar shakes and shingle it.

@raymondrambaran4376 3 года назад

Yeah I agree shingles then turf on top if u like

@thatozarklife 3 года назад

I was going to say this but I see it’s already a popular opinion. Especially since he has plenty of cedar around.

@richardl7645 3 года назад

I second this. Cedar shakes would look great

@robertroventa2234 3 года назад

That's a great idea

@norabrooks5163 3 года назад

Agree 100%

@loufarbus2330 3 года назад

Cedar shingles made from the chunks you just chopped out of those tree trunks.

@MrNed09 3 года назад

My friend, you beat me to it! Shingles would be the perfect solution, but I do believe the best timber for this would be sweet chestnut! I don't think cedar would last very long after you split it down into shingles and expose the open grain!

@kewheeler4573 3 года назад

@Open eye, roofs in Canada are shaked with Cedar all the time. It's very sturdy.

@MrNed09 3 года назад

@@kewheeler4573 Yes it's great timber, but I do believe that once you expose the grain, it doesn't stand up to rot has good as some other timber you could choose!

@skrypthobbies 3 года назад

About to suggest this myself ... shingles would be the way to go.

@ginocouturier7382 3 года назад

@@MrNed09 I have an old house over a hundred and 20 years old with foundation made of Cedar logs and it's still standing. Shinggles made out of cedar will not rot at all.

@lindanwfirefighter4973 3 года назад

Thanks for letting us listen to and hearing the crunch of the leaves below your feet. Much better than music.

@garyearly4674 3 года назад

Plastic seems a shame, the world has enough problems from our plastic addiction. If you go turf at least use rubber, a natural product. What about shingle. You have the wood close at hand but a lot of work. Awsome build Dustin a structure and skills to be proud of. Would be a shame to use plastic but only my personal feeling. You do what you feel happy with.

@TheWanderingIrishman 3 года назад

I agree with this comment 100%

@maryblaylock6545 3 года назад

Here in the States some have used the material that billboards are made of as a roof membrane. They buy used material so it doesn't go into the landfills. I can understand the need for dry bedding as many moons ago, some Yahoo decided that it would be amusing to put small holes in the roof of a tent that I had borrowed, right over my sleeping bag. For some strange reason I let him live. I ended up having to rub some waterproofing stuff on the whole roof. Terse things were said.

@Kestrel1955 3 года назад

I like this idea, using a rubber liner with turf. Shakes/shingle would look fantastic, but be labor intensive, and how would you attach them, unless you went with nails.

@foggynight 8 месяцев назад

I agree it would be nice to use all natural materials, but synthetics have their place too, using a small amount of synthetic sheathing likely greatly increased the life of the natural materials, it's a balance.

@adreto2978 8 месяцев назад

Plastic is a fantastic material in specific use cases. And most of the times you are using so little of already manufactured plastic sooo

@althiel01 3 года назад

Awww, man, I miss the good ol' days when de-barking was a thing! 😂 More seriously though, turf would look nice. If you want to stay away from plastic, why not use a tarpaper or (possibly, not sure how long it would hold out) an oilskin cloth? 🤔 Or waxed canvas, you could even make your own.

@DJ2109 3 года назад

This video was posted with divine timing. Please keep em coming. Thank you

@carlmorrow1 3 года назад

If you had a gallon or so of Pine pitch (tar) you could water proof either shingles or cedar poles, then add your sod layer on top.

@jeremygenslinger4874 3 года назад

I had the same thought but he could also split logs down into actual boards seal the entire thing then lay the sod after the pitch hardens nature's resin it would be like how our ancestors built boats and ships

@StageGirl1984 3 года назад

@@jeremygenslinger4874 this was exactly my thought too!! - great minds and all that. lol

@StageGirl1984 3 года назад

@BUSHCRAFT TOOLS - not a bad idea, hey? if not tar, then maybe some other form of natural waterproofing for the wood?

@daronriley2231 Год назад

You got super lucky with the trees you found. They are absolutely perfect for building.

@novacolonel5287 7 месяцев назад

"found"

@soerlie 3 года назад

They used birch bark underneath the turf back in the days and it held up. These days plastic is usually used on top of some sort of asphalt impregnated product acting as a second layer of water proofing. While the plastic is water proof, as far as I understand it's mostly there to hold the soil. So you could just go with asphalt shingles or asphalt roll roofing. If you decide to go that route that is :)

@Curtishardy09 3 года назад

I second making shingles. Eco friendly natural materials and you have the skills to do it. Cheers!!

@mattshaffer5935 3 года назад

Awesome work sir! Looking great so far. As a son of the Pacific Northwest I would say you should make a roof from cedar shakes/shingles. You have an abundance of the material and it is very durable to rain and bugs. Time consuming I know but maybe you and TA outdoors can have a shingle making party. You’ll learn a new skill and have a longer lasting end result. In lieu I’d say thatch. Fek plastic.

@SpeedDemon03 Год назад

Cool I might do thus my self when im older

@garymucher9590 3 года назад

The "pinned (doweled)" structure that you are building is very strong. A lot of work, but well worth it for a long lasting structure. I would vote for shingles as well. Naturally waterproof and you already have the material already. Thumbs Up!

@FerranMac 3 года назад

Shakes or Flitch shingles, however they do take quite a bit of time to make but can be done with hand tools. Cedar flitch would be a nice look.

@jacobsausmer3582 Год назад

Exactly what I've been looking for, no excessive talking or distractions from the guy, just building. Watching this video is also quite relaxing.

@loufarbus2330 3 года назад

Shingles for the roof an option?

@jerrypruitt7432 3 года назад

great video. because you show the work being done. most channels dont show a thing. only finished product. the way you are doing is really informative. GOD bless.

@carolyncrouse128 3 года назад

You are doing a lot. Of work. It will be worth it. I am so proud of the things you do.

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@rustyrelicsfarm2406 3 года назад

I am the guy who kept commenting this idea. I would go with a Tin Roof if I were you. It's simple and it can last like 30 to 50 years.

@fisbuar Год назад

a lot of cabins here in Norway, are turfed with Birch bark, birch has to be like 6 layers thick, and you need to have a stop log at the bottoms, and stone edges front and back. But personally i'd prefer to do Pine shingles, and remember the most important about pine shingles, is the correct thickness. Best of luck

@copperworks Год назад

Those silky saws are unbelievable

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS Год назад

They are amazing

@johnw.brunson9400 3 года назад

I enjoy watching your videos. Use what you think is best.

@brandonwebb5256 3 года назад

If your using cedar, I would make Shakes and shingle it....

@Vivi-Ornitier Год назад

I am Japanese. When I watched the video, the sound of the tree was very natural and nice.😊

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS Год назад

Thank you very much!

@josemamertobacani6498 2 года назад

Starting of constraction is really nice

@simonseddon5270 3 года назад

This is brilliant ,as for roof maybe wooden shingles on top of plastic look very natural. Building a log cabin in the UK is brilliant.Enjoyed this and subscribed. Looking forward to seeing this develope and how practical to use in the four seasons. Many thanks Simon 🇬🇧

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS 3 года назад

Thanks Simon

@Essex121514 3 года назад

Why limit to Thatch, or Turf? Can you make some fired clay shingles?

@jamien5562 3 года назад

I was going to suggest either this or like a repurposed slate tile? You could repurpose the slate after this shelter has run its course and it would definitely be better than plastic. *Edit* OR is it possible to find enough clay to just cover the whole roof and then use turf?

@djmaydraws3862 3 года назад

How good is clay shingles against water? Most lands I know of that have clay roofs don’t get a lot of rain like the UK does

@RE4SHADOW Год назад

Thanks for the video, appreciate the work you put into making these.

@saviescowboy 3 года назад

this is the only ASMR i like

@prescottpushor918 3 года назад

All the buildings you have done were awesome thanks for the videos

@j.danaclark89 2 года назад

Wow do you have beautiful trees for such a building.

@johnnyriddle1059 3 года назад

I agree with Outdoor Kohai get a froe and make cedar shakes , Americans did it for years and still do.

@goodyJ0on 3 года назад

Giant Lincoln logs!!!

@kingrafa3938 3 года назад

Yes another building series to watch 👍🇵🇭

@michaellaing6667 3 года назад

Shakes shingles as previously stated!! Makes total sense.

@mohammadamin5751 3 года назад

I'm excited to watch, this vlog is fun

@cattyhunter787 3 года назад

Terf it mate you know it makes sense. Don't worry about the plastic you will be forgiven ps me and my son loves your video's they are great to watch 👍

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS 3 года назад

Thanks for watching 🙏

@niknack666 3 года назад

OH damn NICE goin for the cabin I've been wondering why ya haven't had a video in a while I guess this answered the question of that. As far as the roof GO with the TURF roof. It will be a better insulator. But Turf can leak. As far as the plastic you wouldn't be using much depending on the dimensions of the roof itself. So I would say go for the plastic bottom and turf roof that will be a sweet build when its finished off.

@katherinekoning3109 3 года назад

I am LOVING this!!!

@B3TR0Z 3 года назад

A cute little house for your dog ;)

@mariafongoul 3 года назад

FINALLY!!!! I have been waiting for you or Mike to build a Log Cabin!!!🎉 Cheers!!!

@sandratweedale2579 3 года назад

TURF, thank you love this new series. WOW what a big project. Really excited to watch your progress

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS 3 года назад

😊

@oldtimer9879 3 года назад

Cedar shakes would be good but if you want to turf could you use some form of pitch. Maybe even make the pitch/ tar yourself? Anyway enjoying the series.....its something I would like to do myself so I'm watching and learning.

@erroleabrown4317 3 года назад

Nice build I love log cabins

@tazwife069 3 года назад

Great video. Eyes are getting pretty bad so I watch your videos on good days.

@bjornalansonoutdoors1270 3 года назад

turf roof that bad boy ! looking great so far !

@kennethkingery2586 2 года назад

make a broom out of pine trees. make a sleed to haul more logs at once. Great nail love your malet. Good old lincoln log toys.

@dianneiverglynne 3 года назад

You're doing great! I think shingles then turf.

@chrispe82 3 года назад

Lol I was coming to comment about wooden tiles for the roof, but think a hundred others beat me to it. If you are looking for a more eco friendly tarp option have you tried getting old drop cloth (painter use them) & waterproofing it? (Either scotchgard or oilskin styles). Cabin is looking great 👍🏽

@kristingrounds4163 3 года назад

So excited for this new project!!

@d00mg1rl 3 года назад

TA turfed and Jax loved it.

@karenw8481 3 года назад

Why didn’t you remove the bark from the logs? Tarpaper instead of plastic?

@garruling 3 года назад

Hi amber. Great video. You do amazing things!

@jacquelinemhanson4865 3 года назад

Great to see what project you have on the go! Yes my pick and suggestion for the roof is turf. Not only will it look good but give the building a natural in the woods feel... you wouldn't find thatch around if you needed to build cabin in the woods in the 1800's. So yes plastic it will keep out rain, bugs and anything else you don't want making a home there. Great build I can't wait to see how this ends up!!

@davebrown7321 3 года назад

definitely try cedar shingles or split logs for the roof?

@SnowySleet 3 года назад

I've seen you use clay in those woods before, so what about making clay roof tiles like they did on Primitive Technology channel? Also there's some great log cabin techniques on Erik Grankvist's channel - worth checking out.

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS 3 года назад

Thanks...I'll have a look

@carolinebeard2170 3 года назад

Oooo this is so nice 🥰🥰 make me wanna go build one

@petermartin8756 2 месяца назад

I like that you set up a work bench first to work from instead of being on your hands and knees, also that you have pre-cut the logs so the video focuses on the actual build. I watch some of these builds where, unlike you, the person constructing the cabin doesn’t look like they are familiar with the tools they use. Nice job buddy!

@olberarosa2346 3 года назад

JUST AMAZING VIDEO I JUST JOIN YOUR CHANNEL CAN'T WAIT until YOUR next VIDEO

@cliff9057 3 года назад

Ran across your channel and watched it all and liked it. Looking forward to the next video. 👍🏼

@fandilaksono3820 3 года назад

Halo buscraf tols iam from Indonesia

@sammyc620 3 года назад

Turf .. shame can’t you resource some slate look at bothies designs , but I agree with others use the Cedar and cover in pine pitch tar then turf if you have too. Look forward to episode 2

@AsbjornOlsenBergBushcraft 3 года назад

Nice video 🤠👍 How will you fill up the gaps between the logs?

@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS 3 года назад

Probably with moss or clay

@AsbjornOlsenBergBushcraft 3 года назад

@@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS Why didn't you put in the moss right away? Such a technology? It will blow in the corners.

@maryblaylock6545 3 года назад

@@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS on My Self Reliance he used different materials and mixes of materials on separate sections of walls and in His play list he gave a rundown on what worked, what didn't and why. This might be helpful to you.

@Saffirance 3 года назад

I would make cedar shingles, maybe use pine tar to further waterproof your shingles.

@Saffirance 3 года назад

Love your videos. I like this build so far.

@tm5aw357 3 года назад

This is great.

@joerileijs9970 3 года назад

In scandinavia they traditionally use sheets of birtch bark under the turf of a turf roof. Alternatively traditionally in the netherlands they used overlaping planks on steap turf roofs. I do think they have to be quite steap though. So I would advise birch bark sheets if you can come by them.

@frankmorris7003 Год назад

I fully agree on this method. Because this method of roofing a shelter is quite effective in repealing rain and such. Aswell it's still made from all natural materials.

@sergec.2014 2 года назад

Cedar shingles....That's the ticket.

@24913299 3 года назад

pine pitch n shingles . great work. .. hope you make the right decision not to use plastic. . keep up the great work .

@strawman3059 3 года назад

Handy skills to have considering whats coming, i'm making a longbow myself..

@richardroyles1423 3 года назад

I think which one is best for you is the best one. God bless Kansas

@joe5812 16 часов назад

Ima do this today

@IndyCotton 3 года назад

wooden shingles, then pitch or tar, then Inverted clumps or 'Sods' of grass touching the shingles/pitch/tar , then another layer of 'Sod' with the Grass out.

@mrbam5970 3 года назад

I agree with Cedar Shingles

@LandElevated 2 года назад

Awesome skills! 💪

@jasonbabila6006 3 года назад

Plastic is fine if you don't want any leaks and the wood rotting from the moisture but as mentioned, cedar shakes is great too.

@maggs131 2 года назад

This is an amazing video of an equally amazing process. I love the use of all hand tools an this is what I consider off grid builds. I see so many building these with a mobile sawmill to cut the logs into planks, using treated 6x6s from lowes for the stilt posts and metal roofing you'd use on a pole barn. Not really roughing it guys 🤨

@williamlott7612 2 года назад

I loved the thatched roofs when I vacationed in Scotland in 2018. I also thought the use of slate and lead was unique and quite beautiful. Having said that I thing you’d win either way, thatch or sod. Both are natural and fit the forest scene. Personally I would like the thatch. Darlington, South Carolina USA

@idagotdinixa442 3 года назад

Such a great job 👌👏👏 i could watch this for hours 👍 i like it 👌👍🤩

@djmaydraws3862 3 года назад

Turf roof would be so nice. The old turf homes of Iceland I believe did not have a plastic membrane and they have held up for 900+ years. Not sure what they used in between… maybe charred wood? Skins? Or extra layers of bark between the turf and timbers? Not sure. Anyways great video! You make cabin building look fun and simple

@petermartin8756 2 месяца назад

@ArielleViking 3 года назад

Looking brilliant... Hmmm, something different, how bout shingles? Otherwise to avoid plastic, how about some type of rubber sheeting to lay under the turf? Looking forward to next week's build. 💯❤👍

@jamesmazzone7467 Год назад

These dogs are not bred for violence or aggression. They were raised to be pure Love Puppies

@sapunsakamula6545 3 года назад

WOW ! Awesome

@pierrestaekenborg6913 3 года назад

I say a turf roof and yeah the first layer is the best you use plastic but as the cabin is finisht you got a realy nice cabin

@JSMCalder 3 года назад

This is great Dustin. 👏🏻👍🏻 Got to be turf roof. I’ve used plastic in my build for the roof. It’s started growing naturally now. I recover the roof in autumn and now after a few years it’s started to sprout 🌱

@macjameson1930 3 года назад

There was a suggestion of pitch and shingles/shakes/turf. What about a pitched canvas tarp or combo of pitched shingles and tarpaulin?

@gr8rgazza 3 года назад

Wow. Just when I think you can't top the last project out comes this video. Amazing craftsmanship. #TeamTurf. Plastic would be a shame but would most likely be the easiest and best method for protecting the wood. Looks like the old scandi turf roofs used several layers of birch bark to protect the wood but wouldn't want to put you through peeling bark again 😅

@اللهمانياستودعتكأولادييامنلاتض 3 года назад

اجمل بناء وجمل بيت

@martinfoy5167 3 года назад

Shingles dustin 👍 looking forward to this series 👌

@georgeblank84 Год назад

The dog 🐕 is supervising

@BraxxJuventa 3 года назад

Just use the plastic Dustin. Well done so far man! 👍😁

@johnrainier2558 3 года назад

Get a froe, a very useful tool for bushcraft, and split some cedar shakes. Put up some purlins to nail to and you're going to have a great roof!

@badbadbob1 3 года назад

Lincoln loge construction is OK for toy log houses. But your half log notches will hold water. All crowns of the log should point up and notch the under side. Water will set in the half notch corners. You will need a good roof to keep the water off the corners. I agree with many others that have commented already. Make Cedar shingles for the roof.

@liamtaylor8885 3 года назад

Defo make your own wooden shingles distin would give it the traditional log cabin look,keep up the good work looking good so far

@eileencarroll6418 3 года назад

Shingle the roof with cedar shakes, or slate, flagstone or baked clay shingles. I am afraid that a plastic layer under turf will make it rain and molder inside the cabin. The system should shed water but breathe. If you have cedar on the property, you should be able to split some nice shakes. Mind the pitch of your structure.

@paullawrence8572 3 года назад

Hard slog but very rewarding! 👌👍

@peterscottodonnell7290 3 года назад

Hello sir from Australia ♥️.I love your show and your dog, please can you tell me what type of hand Saw ,you are using?what Brand?

@johnwessinger2395 3 года назад

as indicated below about cedar planks or use that role tar roofing paper you put under shingles mostly

@FreebornJohnLilburne1868 21 день назад

This is really cool! Why did you only put a vertical bolt in some of the logs? could you dig out a square area under the ground and then build one of these so that the roof is just slightly above ground level?

@markc6207 3 года назад

That cabin is going to be great! I say make shingles out of wood. Cedar is great for that anyway. The log ends you are cutting can be used to make the shingles.

@Emma-Rick-Gibbs 3 года назад

Fantastic content, we think you would be awesome making a TV prog. We’ve had a chat about the roof and what you could use... a wooden roof with gaps filled with moss? Just an idea - Emma & Rick