Log cabin with grass roof (sustainable and energy efficient)

Building a log cabin with a turf roof in Australia
Follow the steps from start to finish. Made from Aust. Cypress Check out Goldencypress.com.au

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[1982FMJ]

is the odour of chemical protection treatment inside log homes noticable? I wouldn't mind the natural smell of wood but not wood treatment chemicals. I've heard some people don't like the smell log homes have

[pkauto]

There is no chemical protection treatment as this timber is naturally rich in tanins.

Cypress Macrocarpa has a very pleasant smell.

[pkauto]

Thanks for your comment. This was my first video so I apologize for text sometimes being unclear.

I did a lot of experimenting with a smaller roof before building the cabin and found you need a minimum of 100 mm of soil although in Norway many cabins are using moss .Other than superb insulation the soil also contributes to keeping the logs tight. I would use as much as the strucyure and footings can handle safely. Cheers

[pkauto]

When calculating weight remember to double the dry weight allowing for water saturation not to mention snow (where applicable)

[chessbruno]

Nice. Really nice work, but this is not a log cabin. No ax, no log cabin. Enjoy it for what it is, a pre-fab bunch of boards- not a log cabin.

[pkauto]

I agree to an extent, however i wouldnt call 150 x 300 milled timber as boards and every corner (saddle notched)

is done by hand.If we had modern tools to simplify this type of construction 100 years ago I think we would have used them. The critical work is the notching which as mentioned was painstakingly done by hand.

Even in Norway these days the chainsaw is widely used.

Appreciate the comment.

[jannevellamo]

@1982FMJ If the building is properly made, that is, off the ground and with a roof that actually keeps water from dripping down the walls, it needs absolutely no chemicals at all. Chemical companies would probably suggest coating the whole thing with cyanide or arsenic, though. If they could make money selling you paint made out of plutonium, they would. In my country these things have been made for a thousand years or more with no need for any but natural paints used for aesthetics only.

[iwantosavemoney]

nice job looks great

[djkingpersia]

like the previous commentator what you are you going to do when the grass gets tall?

probalby a week eater would be better than taking the lawnmower up there

eventually though those seems will crack and you will have to take all that grass off and put roof coating

but you will probably be dead before that happens(age)

your kids will do it

[slottjeoz]

enjoyed your video. could you please advise where you can purchase Malthoid Oldroid XV Membrane. Did you use another layer of turf after you put the soil on the upside down turf putting this layer the right side up.

Thank you for your reply

Jonathon

[analogboy3]

Wow. I never expected to hear Icehouse on a video about building a cabin. Nice suprise!

[Marpymellow]

Thank you for putting this video on-line. You've produced a fantastic cabin there. I'm considering adding a grass roof to my log cabin, mainly for insulation, so I found those details very helpful. One query I have is about the thickness of the topsoil layer - 15 centimetres seems quite deep, is that correct? My only slight criticism is that the dark, blocky text on the video is sometimes difficult to read, but luckily there is the 'pause' button!