Repairing Our Homestead Log Cabin - Chimney Maintenance

[@jagobromley7325]

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[@coltsfan79]

It really is.

[@TheMasterOfCornedy]

its always so positive

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I also like Mr. Chickadee, the (mostly) silent craftman at work schtick I find very relaxing.

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Fully agree. And if I'm not mislead the number of travelers coming to this oasis is growing. At least I'm promoting the channel and the feedback is always positive.

[@FoxPonyShift2013]

This channel IS our oasis from the chaos going on in the world.

[@brucewelty7684]

something to consider: chimneys were built "outside heavy" so that if a chimney fire occurred the owners could easily yank the chimney away from the cabin.

[@skenzyme81]

Lincoln Logs prepared me for this.

[@Raskolnikov70]

I never got any mud in my kits though.

[@zookawooka5897]

Yes

[@nebbindog6126]

Episodes of "Daniel Boon" helped too.

[@velazquezarmouries]

i think that what is what Lincoln logs were invented for

[@sonofeloah]

And is why I got a large set for my boys to play with.

[@bvd7517]

Surprisingly low nutmeg content

[@WatcherintheDark69]

They probably mixed it in the clay for the chimney. For flavor.

[@Cadwaladr]

They mix nutmeg into the clay cob for extra fortification.

[@actionpotential7279]

That's the secret ingredient to protect the top clay from the elements.

[@JessieHTX]

I wish my chimney smelled like nutmeg.

[@jennhill8708]

You just didn't see them sprinkle the magic nutmeg all over the structure! 😃

[@Slappap]

Not gonna lie this channel is a great relaxing watch during these times.

[@snick3896]

This and swedwoods, best 2 channels on here.

[@Slappap]

@@snick3896 I like the one that does Victorian British cooking too it's a good one

[@VanessaVasquez09]

I 💯 agree. Such a calming video

[@SaceMilk]

Glad you didn't feel the urge to lie, you pathetic little liar

[@olyvoyl9382]

@James Stewart if you had watched the whole series Mr. TOWNSEND has explained that he wanted to replicate a log cabin that had primarily been build as a temprary structure as many pioneers would have done. At the beginning of this video he said it was a temporary structure and would need lots of maintenance. No surprise there.

[@Budsport_TV]

Just getting home from my masonry job rebuilding a 100 year chimney on an old homestead in upstate NY, then to come home and watch a Townsend vid on a chimney rebuild. lol. Kewl.

[@TracyD2]

Ian Gifford Wow that is a praise worthy job.

[@iang1650]

Nice job my friend, nice name as well

[@flowertrue]

Shout-out from the Southern Tier!

[@ammityconnell809]

My husband and I just looked at an old 1822 stonehouse here in NNY. Hello from Watertown!

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[@mitchmatthews6713]

With all of the stay-at-home restrictions and the reenacting season pretty much cancelled, this is a blessing to watch. Thanks, Mr Townsend!

[@Pygar2]

Jon, you might add ashes to the cob and cake it on the top to protect from fire. Wash and oil up your hands afterward, it's very alkaline. You might build a sledge and bring in some stone. We'll pretend not to notice if your mule leaves tire tracks... The Foxfire Books, at least the first 6, will be great sources of ideas. IIRC there were instructions for making a primitive shinglehorse- trust me, you'll need one! When it comes time to test and cure the fireplace, please make at least an hour-long video of just the fire burning- no music, no speech, just a bright fire burning in the dark, no sound but popping and crackling, and perhaps you feeding the fire... Something to doze off to...

[@WatcherintheDark69]

A chimney cap would protect the clay from the elements and they made them from either tin or stone.

[@CGH250]

WatcherintheDark69 - I was thinking that as well. 👍

[@pluto8404]

I think a stainless steel composite would hold up better through the elements. Also if they went with triple pane windows and a polyethylene siding. They could probably also add in a smart thermostat coupled woth an electric heater to regulate temperatures netter and keep the mud from cracking.

[@TrooperBri]

Tin wasn't a viable option until the early 1800's. Stone for sure. Here in New England we have areas where layered stone meets the surface. These were quarried when found. Thin, flat stone that didn't require a mill was highly coveted.

[@sonofeloah]

@@pluto8404 Uhhh, they are striving to keep this cabin true to the period, not modernizing it.

[@sonofeloah]

@@TrooperBri: I've seen larger flat stones and also slate. The trick is to do it peaked with the openings at the ends facing the dominant winds of that area. Also, setting stones into the cob at the top goes a long way to minimize the erosion of the top edge. But the slate cap is the best and is common throughout europe.

[@BlankPicketSign]

I could watch Jon catch claw lumps all day long. What a great throw and catch!

[@scottcantdance804]

There is an old fur trappers cabin that looks almost exactly like this, a short walk from my parents ranch in the mountains of Colorado. The roof collapsed in long ago, but it looks so much like this one.

[@ptaylor4923]

Fixing it up would be great. I saw a family fix up their great grandfather's mining cabin. The land was on National forest land, so they got permission because it could be used as shelter for hikers. No roads in, so they logged lumber there. All supplies had to be brought in by mule train. Logs were heavy & if the father was on site alone, hikers passing by would pitch in and help

[@employme2]

those old cabins were everywhere, but they are tearing them down to make room for houses . so sad. wish they would stop society from destroying our history:(

[@MinistryOfMagic_DoM]

Well watch this series and you can go fix it.

[@southronjr1570]

In my area, there are several log cabins that have been preserved and one has a rock lower chimney with the log and cob upper portion. They all have either flag stone or bricks on their tops to protect the cob, bricks were made on site of most of the farms around here by mixing some of the river sand with our Georgia red clay and then baked in big fires. An old timer once told me about waching his father do a brick fire by making a large structure of the bricks with lots of room in between the induvidual bricks, then logs and brush piled in among them, then a large pile of logs built into a structure around the pile and all lit up. He said the fire burned for 3 days and when it had gone out and cooled, they collected up several hundred bricks to build the foundation for a house.

[@jilliemc]

It needs an outhouse with lilac bushes planted close by.

[@flowertrue]

I approve of the lilac bushes. I guess the outhouse too, gotta have somewhere to go.

[@lindahipple4817]

You'll do well to plant Hollyhocks too. They'll bloom all summer, lilacs only bloom in spring. I've used many an outhouse, flower decorations are a plenty.

[@ritaloy8338]

Make sure there is not nettles near the outhouse.

[@СветланаКузнецова-г9к]

Elacampane, its leaves to be used instead of toilet paper.

[@thunderusnight]

Don't forget a crescent moon cut out of the door to improve ventilation and for the memes

[@mrs.cracker4622]

It's always a great pleasure to watch your videos. They wash away all the foolishness and strife we see elsewhere in the media. Many thanks!

[@cll244]

I live in Germany and find it exciting to see how the pioneers lived in the early 19th century.

[@f688xt6]

I love the camera work in these videos. It's not mentioned much, but I really enjoy the artistic cut away montage shots...

[@crackedfungus2950]

You're a legend in these trying times, townsends.

[@kauaijohn]

I grew up in New England taking school field trips to places like Old Sturbridge Village and the Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts. As an adult, I visited Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia and I have to say that “living history” sites are the best way to experience life as it was lived by our ancestors. If the “interpreters” are allowed to break character, they can offer some remarkable insights into why things were done how they were. A tourist once asked a woman cooking on a hearth fire why she wore such heavy skirts and thick petticoats in that oppressive heat. She replied that while it was at times, uncomfortably warm, it kept her legs from burning because of the radiant heat of the fire and sparks coming off the burning wood. I had never considered that before, but it made complete sense.

[@jacovanrooyen8977]

Greetings from a sunny South African morning I have been subscribed to your channel for years now and I just watched your video and just wanted to say you guys are fantastic. Keep doing what your doing cant wait for more progress on your homestead.

[@jakisfly]

Jaco van Rooyen you should move

[@theauthor8901]

A great and true old saying, “The weather closed in on us.” Its worth watching your channel just to hear old, dear chestnuts like that one. Thanks very much, and may the Good Lord bless and keep you!

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I'm glad that this series is back. It's my favorite series on this channel.

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This channel is my happy place. Thank you for letting us into your life and spending your time on us so gracefully. As Thoreau once said, “Our life is frittered away by detail... simplify, simplify.”

[@Mrtrollgood]

John, your videos are so calming and even inspiring. I have learned so much just from watching this series regarding your cabin building. I hope your homestead becomes something to behold and to draw some more ideas from, especially for a young man who desires to own land and build a home someday. Thanks for so many years of content!

[@genericmannequin]

I can't wait to see what you build on the property next. The cabin and boat building videos are some of my favorites.

[@g3heathen209]

Perhaps a stonecap over the end of the chimney, placed on four rocks(like a table). To keep the rain out yet let the chimney draw the smoke out.

[@mrs.w5539]

That's a great idea!

[@bretthess6376]

That's the way to do it. Surprised they didn't do it from the beginning.

[@Mister_Kourkoutas]

This channel is a treasure for consistently providing us such good, engaging, wholesome content.

[@benjamingrist6539]

Fun fact: "cabin" is the Lowland Scots' word for a temporary structure. The word was brought to America by the Scots-Irish (Ulster-Scot) settlers from Northern Ireland.

[@nebbindog6126]

Never knew that. Thanks for sharing.

[@modsurgeon]

I'm sure that the lowland Scots used the word as you say, but "cabin" comes from Latin (cavanna) for "hut" by way of French.

[@masuganut2082]

Wow I never knew that! Thank you! ❤️

[@DanielSMatthews]

@@modsurgeon Ah I see, so it dates back to the Roman occupation of North America? 😏

[@Y.M...]

It's such a ubiquitous word that one can easily miss its origins. Thanks for the fact!

[@benny_lemon5123]

That cabin is a thing of beauty. Glad to see it weathered the winter without too much damage!

[@imxploring]

I'm not sure which I enjoy more.... the content documenting a time period I find so interesting or the excitement in which you present it! Either way a 1000 thank yous!

[@mj9412]

I was in a bad way over a week ago. I watched the brick making episode and it calmed me down. I wish I could build one of these and ditch the rubbish that's going on in the world. Already 40 years lonely and still stuck with no home and no life,could be growing veg and have meaningful things to do everyday. Thankyou guys keep up the good work.

[@mikesmicroshop4385]

When we built a cabin like that years ago we laid flat stone around the top of the chimney to help protect the top from sparks and weathering!!!

[@lesahanners5057]

This was so wonderful to watch Jon I could have watched for hours. Stepping through the portals of time, into an earlier part of our history with you and co., is so satisfying. Thank you for taking us along on your journey.

[@FingeringThings]

Wow and I complain sometimes that the thermostat doesnt work

[@Joemantler]

I think about things like this with the cooking episodes. No "set oven to 375, cover with foil, bake for 10 min". People who could cook then could really cook!

[@louf7178]

"Needs" Wi-Fi access from a phone app ¡

[@SaceMilk]

Doesn't make that less annoying? It's a supposed to be a solution, this is 2020..?

[@lacyhay9022]

A relief to see this. Even though this is alot of work it goes to show how well made things were and the fixings are simple. Thanks for another great video

[@stonecutter2]

Yes! The cabin is looking great!! Keep us updated with the progress of repairs and I can’t wait to see what else you have in mind for around the cabin!

[@jjfav2231]

you’re such a genuine man of passion for what you do. you remind me very much of my english teacher from my junior year of highschool. not a moment went by where the spark in his eyes shined. he lived and breathed literature. its hard to explain the purity in which he was devoted to his art. he spoke/taught with such a genuine passion and love for each student. you’re the closest i think ive come to meeting another man like that. a very special few can do what you do.

[@BadSkeelz]

I was watching the Cabin "completion" video just last night. Thank you for the update! Glad it's holding up. Curious to hear how comfortable it is inside during the summer heat, as well as your plan for the rains.

[@vieuxacadian9455]

My Great ,great grand parents lived in a deep woods cabin ( circ. 1860s according to grandma . It had a chimney / hearth of red clay and straw . the cabin was made of tupelo trees and was our hunting camp until 1988 . Grandmas cousin was wealthy and had it removed from the woods and put onto His feed mills front lawn . Love the video , thanks

[@kevinjhonson5925]

the series on building this cabin was my favorite i love the content you put out the quality is top notch

[@audiotechlabs4650]

Every video that you post or have posted or will post, are fantastic! For those who want an idea of how our ancestors lived, here you are! The cabin is so fantastic! Love from Colorado! Thanxz

[@PerMortensen]

So happy you're back working on the cabin. Can't wait to see more videos.

[@jazzycrescendo9465]

I think one of the most entertaining parts about watching the building videos is when they toss the clay around

[@mrwhart]

I can’t wait to see what you build next! I always look forward to your videos. Keep up your incredible work!

[@sheilamayer3543]

I had wondered how well the cabin had stood up to the storms, blizzards and temperature changes. Good to see its still standing and in relatively good shape! Y’all built this cabin well!

[@lisacherrypie3683]

That is some awesome team work! The cabin looks great still!! 👍💪😊

[@jaji8549]

Is that fine gentleman working with you another of the Townsend brothers we hardly hear of? :-)

[@kennethruley2561]

Oh how about a spring kitchen! Or an outhouse! A garden! Oh man I am getting excited! Brilliant work! Thank you for all you do for living history. Keep up the good work and may the Lord bless you and your family. Ken Ruley

[@rustyshacklford245]

I've loved this cabin series, can't wait to see more homestead projects!

[@monaromero6077]

The camera work on this video is outstanding. Jon creeping up the chimney to check for cracks... the drone shots... it’s really well done 👏👏👏👏

[@JamesRPatrick]

That was a really cool transition at the beginning.

[@louf7178]

Placed very well.

[@PBTophie]

I love that everything you do is true to the period. You could've drove a couple of pickup trucks full of modern machinery to fix the place up before continuing on with the series, but you didn't. These repairs are an integral part of the process you're exhibiting, and deserve the videos dedicated to them.

[@Beaguins]

Enjoyable to watch (if not to do). I've enjoyed every part of this cabin series very much and look forward to more of it.

[@Pork-and-Beans]

I love seeing the homestead coming together - you’re living the dream!

[@noocemiller6005]

What if you affix some flat rocks up top of the chimney? I absolutely love watching you guys work on the cabin. Townsends is the best entertainment on KZbin!

[@patrickcharette2151]

That cob tossing is the most satisfying thing I swear

[@SonOfFudge]

I was questioning what would have happened to the cabin a few days ago this answers my question! perfect timing lol

[@nicksantoro144]

I just want to thank you for your channel. We are absolutely so fortunate to have one on KZbin such as this

[@akselm.bjerke9490]

Great stuff! I've been wondering how the cabin was holding up. I absolutely love the cooking videos from inside the cabin. Such lovely atmosphere. Ill be following with great interrest

[@maryelizabethengleman9763]

I do dark ages and medieval reenactment but this channel inspires me to build a cabin in my backyard :) Townsends and Jon, you are a wonderful source of history for everyone, not just people interested in your particular time period. And your kindness and attention to accuracy lower my blood pressure. God bless.

[@natviolen4021]

I immediately gasped when the dog jumped into that muddy waterhole. Must have been hell to get ït clean again :-)

[@Raskolnikov70]

Yeah, imagine how dirtier that mudhole is now...

[@natviolen4021]

@@Raskolnikov70 pfff... gender neutral dog

[@rosemcguinn5301]

@@natviolen4021 IIRC Her name is Sophie

[@BlackDragonWitheHawk]

@@Raskolnikov70 dogs stain anything they touch for live, there's no cleaning method known to man

[@jesusonmyside44]

I really love your videos, they help me turn my mind off of work at the end of the day. I always have them playing in the background while i cook. Thank you for all of your informative videos i love learning from them!

[@udaikumar1782]

Great !!! Few minutes of bliss again.

[@joeleldridge5007]

The old timers embeded some flag stone on top. Just a thin layer. It helped keep the clay from washing out.. Not big stones either just small ones like creek rock. If one falls off it is not a big deal. This is probably my favorite channel. Thank you.

[@nickstewart1299]

The sequel we've all been waiting for.

[@RodCornholio]

Gives me hope and meaning in these difficult times. Love to see the improvements and maintenance.

[@JohnEZang]

I imagine some of that had to do with the winter being very mild this year and not much snow. I know in the northeast we maybe had a collective 5 inches the whole season.

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY everyone thank you for sharing this video which is part of our history of the United States of America

[@thewierdlemon5956]

lol nice catches how many times did you cut out missed catches lol

[@BadSkeelz]

Well, the dog doesn't have any mud on her so presumably they never dropped a mudball while she was there! 5:45

[@louf7178]

It reminded me of seeing documentaries when skyscrapers were bring built (in NY or CHI) when they were tossing up rivets.

[@maureendoerner9002]

Great throws. Just enough energy to hit the apogee.

[@theunsmartasian1087]

BadSkeelz The dog moved out of the way, so they probably missed after the dog left or before the dog actually sat down.

[@juliamaxfalcon5483]

It's wonderful to see you working on the cabin again :) Thank you for the chill, awesome content.

[@employme2]

my great grandparents told us stories of their parents emigrating from Missouri to the West. The wife's biggest concern was, preserving her parents old rose bushes to bring out west. she wrapped them in burlap to keep them moist. I had a start of that same rose, but died years later. It was a white single peddle rise it was gorgeous and very fragrant ,when it was in full blush. She used the peddles in her soaps, for the laundry and hung them to dry in the warm sun. cant you just smell the fragrances?

[@JessieHTX]

So neat. For a while , I was doing all my laundry by hand. I would add lavender and/or honeysuckle petals from the garden to my soap.

[@lindahipple4817]

Try checking the Multifloral Rose. Grows like crazy(easy peasy) and smells wonderful(early summer to mid July). Farmers were encouraged to plant them as living hedges for livestock, and to hlep hide the outhouse. They fell out of favor because they grow so fast. God bless.

[@employme2]

@@JessieHTX sounds wonderful. There is nothing more pleasing, than crawling in between a freshly laundered? sun drenched, sweetly smelling sheets. I wish the pasy generstions were still here. being much older now, I have so many questions about their travel here. I know they had a small wagon. The family, including the small children walked most of the time. Thank you for your reply

[@employme2]

@@lindahipple4817 Yes, those roses can take over quickly and they have tremendous , prickly thorns

[@richardparker1699]

I'm glad the house is still standing. The fireplace looks to be in great shape.

[@GrantReed7]

Did they dig wells? if so you should dig one for the homestead!

[@natviolen4021]

And it definitely calls for some hens, a rooster and a goat.

[@dawnthomsenminenga2290]

Maybe a garden?

[@townsends]

Stay tuned...

[@Raskolnikov70]

That seems like a lot of work for a "temporary" homestead. If they were planning on staying on that land it makes sense, but still a ton of work when there's so much else to do. I suspect most pioneers would prefer to set up near a stream or lake so they'd have a good water supply without all the digging or bucket-carrying.

[@saltysalt7339]

@@Raskolnikov70 But you also dont want to because crops, cabins and flood isnt attractive

[@srofv7805]

You know, I love these videos that look at the structures and their deterioration over time as we tend to always see them in tip-top shape on tv and the like. It's good to understand how things break down, so we can better understand the necessity of work and upkeep. This really made me think about cleaning my sewers.

[@Nannaof10]

Chimney looks great! Is that Ryan playing the guitar? Nice touch. Just wish the video was a little longer.

[@Bildgesmythe]

My dog just finds a quick way into my bed to clean up on my blankets. 😄

[@senseipaans]

Looking forward to watching this series! 19th century homesteading/farming/gardening is something i've always been interested in. Its something that my great great grandparents all did, and yet we dont know much about the reality of living and working that way.

[@Bildgesmythe]

Wonderful, just needs to be longer. I could watch you all day!

[@maisiek5049]

I love watching these cabin videos! It gives a clearer insight to what life was like for those early settlers. Keep up the great work, Townsends crew! I learn something new with each new video. I can’t wait until there are more buildings added to the Townsends Homestead!

[@censusgary]

I’m glad you built up the chimney taller. I was worried about that (I think I even mentioned it in a comment a few months ago). To keep rain off the chimney, and also to keep rain out of the cabin, why not erect a small roof over the chimney? “Roof” may not be the correct technical term, but you probably know what I mean. A slanted cover held up by posts at the four corners, with space between the cover and the top edge of the chimney, so smoke still escapes unimpeded.

[@kauaijohn]

Gary Cooper Perhaps supported by well spaced stones to allow adequate airflow? It could work!

[@joealtmaier9271]

Could the cap be of bark? That might catch on fire - cover it in clay? Would a stone one work? They would have to have stone they could split into slates. Hm. Is it 'fair' to use tin?

[@AntoniousAutodidacticasaurus]

Whoever's doing camera work. I have to say it's amazing. Not just this episode but all of them! Wow.

[@flyingmonkeiesRus]

The dog has to be the hidden highlight of the video

[@jaji8549]

We always shout out "SOPHIE!" (I think that's the dog's name) whenever she's on camera!

[@inuyashafangirl6083]

This channel gives me hope that one day we will live like this again with nature and in harmony.

[@bvd7517]

Jon Townsend: Cobb Catching Champion of 1763

[@johnjenkins8782]

Tossing and catching Cobb to provide shelter, cooking & heating fires. Now men through balls and bean bags for recreation

[@johnjenkins8782]

Throw

[@louf7178]

LOL

[@jobdylan5782]

@@johnjenkins8782 people played sports historically

[@stephpavone]

The passion Jon has is infectious and inspiring. Love the channel and it’s variety of content.

[@friedrichwilhelmvonsteuben7952]

"cabins are temporary" somewhere Dick Proenneke is laughing

[@susanlangley4294]

Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben Thank you for this! Dick Proenneke was an amazing person.

[@BeardyOfIron]

That man should be a national hero.

[@MapleDaze]

Papa Nutmeg is so happy in this video, i mean happy in all videos but he is just GLOWING in this one. So proud of their creation, i love it.

[@vegasbattleborn1594]

How about some quarried slate or similar? Do you have red clay where you could bake some pieces to cover it? Excellent update Jon!

[@caljim1950]

These episodes on the homestead are great! Thank you!

[@CCoburn3]

I wonder how many cabins had thatched roofs instead of bark.

[@daveputnam5809]

Very few survived the burninating, according to my understanding

[@LYLEWOLD]

just a guess, but i would imagine that folks moving into the West (Kentucky area) found a lot more trees than grasses, and so bark roofs would be much more do-able than thatch. pure conjecture on my part.

[@harrybriscoe7948]

@@LYLEWOLD thatch is not as good as shingles for durability

[@Corsair721]

This is a true treasure trove of knowledge, insight and sheer skill. I find that watching your videos really keeps me going, thanks for posting this fine update on your cabin sir.

[@billmiller4972]

Short question on the chimney. Why didn't you cover it to avoid rain and snow enter it? PS: Great video again.

[@Pygar2]

Watch that video- no time, no stone. Here in KY he could line the whole firebox with limestone, add a smoke shelf, etc. and get some real heat from his fire...

[@hcirs9425]

I was wondering the same, probably because it would have to come off before each use. Also having a cover on top would be a hazard to take off during inclement weather when you just want to hunker down and build a fire.

[@princecharon]

@@hcirs9425 Not if there's a gap between the cover and the chimney. Protecting chimneys while letting the smoke out is an old idea, they just didn't have time to do everything with the available resources.

[@billmiller4972]

@@princecharon Good point, if so much cinder comes out one might need something fireproof beyond clay-covered wood.

[@c.mcdonough6709]

The best! You guys digging into the upkeep! Yes!!! This was unexpected and I appreciate it so much. This is how it was. This is real life. It was tough and frustrating at times but so rewarding for the homesteader. Love this. Thanks so much!

[@brianhester1996]

Please cover garden tools used in period. That's a huge hole in my knowledge base.

[@annalepper457]

very excited to see how the progress on the homestead goes!

[@thenormanfair]

So in addition to spring cleaning there were spring repairs.

[@jonsnow4738]

Watching your channel is my favorite way to relax! Keep doing your thing my friend!

[@MrJayrock620]

I’d say cap the chimney with shale, but I’d be more afraid of the wind catching it and flipping it off and through the bark roof

[@VahnCruz]

You could use split shakes to roof the cabin. If you char them they will last longer. Cedar is the preferred wood for that if it's your area. Great vid as always.

[@LetsTakeWalk]

Now you did a cabin, maybe for next time, you do something more permanent? How an actual rural 18th century house was made?

[@CharmEng89]

there's something real comforting about these videos and I can't fully say why. Thanks Townsends

[@robertmosset4924]

I wonder how they keep water from getting into the chimney when it rains

[@tipla]

I believe most would find a slab of rock and elevate it a bit above the chimney hole.

[@shadowtheimpure]

That method of getting the daub up to the chimney requires both sides to be perfectly in sync. It shows that you and your partner down on the ground have extremely solid teamwork.