Tiny Log Cabin Living Q&A [Including Cost]

[@RavenCro-g8t]

I love Dick Proenneke's story... It's ultimately the reason I came to live in Alaska. I saw his documentary on PBS in about 1997, and was hooked on his lifestyle. In 2021, I was able to take a trip to Twin Lakes with my two sons and camp at the mouth of Hope Creek, right behind Dick's cabin, for five days. It was a wonderful trip... one I'm glad I got to make. Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions... the information really helps many of us to make the transition to a simpler lifestyle. Peace to you from Alaska!

[@OnBeaverCreek]

I hope to go there someday myself. His journals are available online and are interesting to read.

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

Howdy brother- this was a very informative video. I’m sure it will be a great help for those people who want to build their own cabin. It’s true that prices vary from location to location. Keep up the good work and looking forward to the next video. Take care and God bless y’all

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Thanks Paul. I think our local sawmill is pretty high on their prices. Appreciate the kind words. God Bless.

[@jerrytravis2850]

GOOD INFO ON CABIN BUILDING.

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Thanks man!

[@andrewjones5660]

I love this someone that love ther log cabin and wants to see others love theirs

[@bosse641]

Such a cozy little cabin. Would love to live in one in a faraway place in solitude and silence and bliss. Would want it a bit bigger though, maybe a 14X24 or something like that. All the best :o) And God bless.

[@OnBeaverCreek]

That would be a good size. Thanks for watching. God Bless.

[@frankpohl4377]

1: Dick Proeneckes log cabin had not so much log power then yours have. To analyse the thermo and heat storage capacity include his self made double window out of plastic- is one of the kind and shows he did know what he was buidling. A thin metal roof is not a good building art. It has no insolation power against heat or cold it reaches the sun power direct into the cabin. Dicks roof was made like millions roofes in the EU the east or other countrys with 20 centimeter gras earth or clay. If you have a strong structure of the roof slates- you can put 1000 kilo weight on each side and also snow weight in the winter. Many cabnis with a thin metal roof have the same problem: The heat in th cabin reaches the top and melts the snow. The gras earth roofsystem is like a burrier between inside and outside. It cost not much $$$ to build traditionell this way of with shindels or even stones. Germans have ceramik rofe tiles they can be 3-5 centimeter thick 30 cmx40 cm and they resiste the heat and cold in winter. Also another metal roofe technic: Build a waterproove first layer, then slates, insolation and over this the next plastic foil- then the next slates with space between the metall and folie- lets say 3 centimeter. This gives the heat a way to expand and find space to fley to the top if you have a roof system that allows the heat or air to go out. Humidity also must be able to be transported by wind from under the metal so that the wood slats are not rotten. All together mice and insect proove but breatheble. Ains eat styropoor. Mice eat rock wool. Dick Proneckes froor system was also one of the kind. Stones? That store heat in winter? Perfect. No mices and no fungi. His hand made stone oven was a wonder. I felt in love with this charakter. He had skills like no other in this days. Frank from Hamburg

[@danc7624]

Great video, informative yet simple!

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Glad it was helpful!

[@darrellboyd]

You mentioned that you used 'PAINTERS CANVAS" for the ceiling in your cabin. What are the dimensions of the ceiling and is the canvas the same as painters drop cloth? Thanks

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Yes, painters drop cloth without the plastic backing. It is about 14 by7 times two. You can see it in the build video, link in the description. Thanks for watching.

[@darrellboyd]

@@OnBeaverCreek that's a fascinating idea. I don't know why, but it just makes me want to know more. I'll watch the build video to see how you did it. Thanks

[@daveese]

hi, can you check your website cause something is wrong whit it

[@wandapadgett9492]

Where great video where do get plans fot jigs thank you very much

[@Road_Rash]

I'm planning a build to start hopefully next year...I'm gonna get a mill & cut the logs out of my own standing timber...once I figure out what dimension I'm gonna mill my logs, I'm definitely ordering some jig plans...I can't wait to start cutting my logs...🖖🏿😎👍🏿

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Sounds good!

[@denniscampbell8240]

Great infor on costs ,,,,,,great job ,,,love your videos ,,,,I'm still in the process on building mine,,,plus my yellow pine logs were free and I own my own mill ,,,,,plus I loved your video on your mill mod ,,,,,😉

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Right on!

[@paulsmart5199]

Nice cabin and great video

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Thanks 👍