Building a Log Home in the Canadian Wilderness (Pt. 5)

Part 5 of the log home building series. In this episode I return to my building site after a very wet summer. I begin chinking the log walls to create a weatherproof exterior that will allow me to stay warm and dry once I move in.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Why cut down all the trees to make the shelter when dead trees are laying down on the ground?
The trees I cut for the shelter were all DEAD STANDING. This means that the tree had died but was still standing. This happens when trees die of disease, insects, or when they are out-competed for nutrients and sunlight by surrounding trees. No trees were killed to make the structure. I selectively went through the forest and only harvested dead-standing trees for building. The reason for using dead-standing wood is because it is less prone to rot than trees laying on the forest floor.

Where was this filmed?
Alberta, Canada.

What was the temperature?
Day temp : 15 degrees Celsius
Night temp: 2 degrees Celsius

Are there dangerous animals in this area?
This area is home to many different animals, some of which are black bears, girzzly bears, wolves, and mountain lions.
I’ve never had any issues with wildlife. They tend to leave humans alone.
I do carry bear spray with me for protection.

What am I doing to weatherproof the log home?
In this episode I begin the chinking process using moss. Chinking is essentially filling the gaps in the walls. This won’t create a weatherproof seal, but it does create a solid wall with no gaps that I can then apply a waterproof seal to.

Gear used:
Knife – Helle Sigmund
Hatchet – Marbles 700DB
Bedroll – Two queen sized wool blankets.
Backpack – Kelty Redwing 44
Tea Kettle – Woods brand. Unsure of model name.
Cook Set – Woods Nootka cook set.
Pants – Waxed cotton pants. Here’s a link to the video showing how I made them: https://youtu.be/9MZaGoOjNMQ
Camera – iPhone 6 mounted on a tripod. No fancy camera, lenses, or microphones. I only use the one phone to film and I move it around to get my different shots/angles.

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