The purpose is efficiency and sustainable use of the materials and labor. The method produces more insulation value than cement and rocks, and trees are sustainable, in that they should be planted. The appearance is very appealing, and it is easier to build than rock.
What I am curious about is why don't they butt the logs together... it looks like their is at least a 3"-4" gap between them.
MRSketch09 4 months ago
what kind of brush to clean and where did you get it?
gmrlady 5 months ago
@ledaczepplindc - they use a brush to clean off loose bark to get good contact with the mortar.
cb9009bc 6 months ago
what was being used to clean off the wood?
ledaczepplindc 9 months ago
it looks great
iwantosavemoney 1 year ago
The purpose is efficiency and sustainable use of the materials and labor. The method produces more insulation value than cement and rocks, and trees are sustainable, in that they should be planted. The appearance is very appealing, and it is easier to build than rock.
MarkH10 1 year ago
what is the purpose of this construction technique? Please don't say "it's green"...it could have been made with cement/rocks with less impact.
kenfo0 2 years ago