ALL THINGS CORDWOOD
No one knows for sure who the first cordwood builders
were, but it is speculated that at some point in time, someone figured out
they could stay warm and dry in a pile of cordwood that had the
gaps between the wood filled with mud or some other material. Or, maybe pre-man
as depicted in Arthur C. Clarke's 2001: A Space Odyssey weren't really
throwing bones but rather pieces of cordwood. Who knows?
If you are looking for information and photographs related to cordwood, you've come to the right place. Take a gander:
Here's a photo album devoted to cordwood construction. There's photographs from across the United States and Canada.
Meet
the Masons - Here's your chance to see how others have built their
cordwood homes; complete with photographs and narratives by the builders who
built them. You'll also get to meet the founding fathers of present day cordwood
construction. Meet Jack Henstridge, Richard Flatau, Cliff Shockey and Rob
Roy!
Cordicles
- What
do you get when you cross cordwood with magazine articles -- Cordicles! 25
years worth of magazine articles from BackHome and Mother Earth News are now
available for viewing. Read all about Jack Henstridge, Rob Roy, Richard Flatau
and others. Click here to go to Cordicles.
Days
of Stovewood Past - The term "stovewood" was frequently
used in the 1800's and early 1900's to describe barns and homes made from
cordwood and mortar. Immigrants and depression era farmers built their homesteads
using stovewood. Find out about the history of stovewood right here.
Find
out more about cordwood right here. Besides an overview, there's a
handy list of advantages and disadvantages to ponder if you are considering
building your own cordwood home.
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ's) about Cordwood Commonly asked questions about
cordwood house construction.
Want to read
more? Here's a current list of all known books
related to cordwood.