Cordwood masonry

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 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.

A beginners FAQ guide to the hippy natural building method that you'll DEFINITELY want to build your fortress of solitude with...

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.

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

May 4, 2019: Open House at Earthwood. Click on the top item on the list to the right for more information. >>> Earthwood Building School of West Chazy, NY, has conducted one – to five-day workshops in Cordwood Masonry and Earth Sheltered Housing since 1981. This website now includes all of our 2019 Cordwood and Earthwood Techniques …

In the mid-70’s Cliff Shockey of Vanscoy, Saskatchewan, Canada decided to build an energy efficient home of recycled cordwood, but since he lived where the temps would go down to -50, he deci…