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Visiting a Butt and Pass Log Cabin in Alabama

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 10:01

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by Todd Walker

In my research of Butt and Pass building style for my “practice” log cabin, I discovered this site, Log Cabin Journal, about 5 years ago. Now that I’m building my “permanent” log cabin, I took a drive to see their nearly-finished log home in person. The trip was well worth the drive!

Mudflap (Brian) was gracious enough to take some time out of his busy day to give me a tour and answer any and all questions I had about the build… and I had a lot!

The following are a few pictures of their log home I’m posting with his permission. Be sure to check out his site even if you never plan to build your own debt-free log cabin from scratch.

Front view of their home. Notice the substantial roof overhang which helps protect the logs from rain. Brain said he has to water the sunflower plant growing to the right of the front door due to the roof’s rain-protection.

Brian standing in his front doorway. He milled the massive door frame himself!

Back view of home. No, the roof is not sagging. My camera is bending the photo evidently.

Standing at the oak kitchen counter top he built from lumber he milled. Quite impressive!

The 10,000 pound ridge pole supporting the roof structure. 10,000 pounds!

The exposed rafters are 4×12 milled lumber set at 4 foot centers with the unique live-edge seen from inside the home.

Stairway view from the second floor… milled lumber for treads and rebar railing.

Storage under the stairwell.

The wood heater rests on a brick hearth laid by Mrs. Mudflap. A sandstone countertop rests on the attached kitchen island.

Tile and hardwood floors are going in soon.

Block and tackle used to lift logs throughout the build.

To build a home, log or stick-built, without a mortgage requires creativity, resourcefulness, hard work, and stamina to turn a vision into reality. A possum mentality, if you will.

To follow along on their journey, be sure to subscribe to their blog, YouTube channel, and BitChute channel. Thank you Brian for all the inspiration!

I’ll be posting an update on my log cabin build in a few days.

Until then, keep Doing the Stuff of Self-Reliance!

~ Todd

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