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Tag Archives: small diameter wood

Primitive Pole Barn for $93

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 30, 2017 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

“Paul Wheaton has shown us the goods again! This enormous pole barn is made with tree, earthworks and a few old ad canvases. What do you think? Isn’t it great! Find him here at http://www.permies.com and also http://www.richsoil.com

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, homestead, low cost, natural building, off grid, pole barn, pole building, small diameter wood, sustainable building | 1 Reply

Small-Diameter Wood: An Underused Building Material

Natural Building Blog Posted on January 26, 2015 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

Many of those in need of housing have access to small-diameter trees in nearby forests. These trees can be used to produce materials that are ideal for building affordable homes. If used in conjunction with energy-efficient straw bale construction and … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged DIY, locally available, low cost, natural building, recycle, renewable, roundwood, small diameter wood, sustainable, sustainable wood | 5 Replies

Double Pole Roofs

Natural Building Blog Posted on November 8, 2010 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

I’m always searching for new ways to utilize small diameter poles, which are abundant throughout western US forests and elsewhere. This double pole roof design is very simple. Roof poles are raised on a frame wall to create sufficient space … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Roofs | Tagged earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag construction, earthbag house, low cost roof, pole roof, pole truss, roof, sand bag, small diameter poles, small diameter wood | Leave a reply

Small Diameter Roundwood Trusses

Natural Building Blog Posted on October 19, 2010 by Owen GeigerJune 3, 2022

There is a glut of small diameter wood in many parts of the US, both in national forests and tree farms. This resource is often wasted as it becomes fuel in massive forest fires. On tree farms, where it barely … Continue reading →

Posted in Ceilings, Economics, Introduction, Roofs, Structural aspects | Tagged building trusses, DIY, earthbag, earthbag building, earthbag home, earthbag house, how to build trusses, roundwood, roundwood trusses, sand bag, small diameter, small diameter wood, truss | Leave a reply

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