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Roofs
Pallet Shingles
This blog post is compiled from comments on the Straw Bale Dome Home in France blog post. It seems important enough for a separate blog post.
Evolution of the Pantry Concept
This is what the pantry looks like today. I have finished all of the bag work and am now building the framework for the roof. The large turquoise pipe in the foreground is the inlet air vent that goes all the way down to the bottom of the hole with an elbow through the bag wall. In the distance, next to the motor home, is a 1500 gallon water tank that I got a great deal on. That tank will be dropped into the pantry hole for storage of rain water off the roof of the garage. The vertical walls that will meet the roof of the pantry will be cordwood construction, providing good insulation to keep the panty temperate; the roof will be well insulated as well.
The Mudroom Entry
This is what the mudroom entry looks like today. It is totally enclosed and functional, but there are still some refinements to accomplish, like making steps to the front door. Those doors were a pair of recycled French doors that I got for free. This room is not insulated. The siding is the same rough-sawn … Read more
Framing the Barn / Garage / Mudroom
This large 30′ X 30′ structure rests entirely on a dozen primary concrete piers. All of the lumber is rough-sawn from a local mill out of beetle killed wood. Most of the heavier timbers are Ponderosa pine, 6 X 6 posts and 6 X 10 beams, with 2 X 8 rafters. The beams are pinned … Read more
Fun Norwegian Houses
Thanks to Richard F. for suggesting this site. It’s a page of fun Norwegian Houses in Thai language. This site shows how natural building methods are spreading around the world. The focus here seems to be on living roofs/green roofs.