This is Adam Taylor- our Wood expert. He also happens to have access to this abnormally large saw, which we used to cut our 6.25" x 3.5" cants into 5/8" thick pieces of siding. Huge thanks to the volunteers who probably walked away from this work day bruised and exhausted.







The siding was cut in preparation for our wall experiment. Of course with typical construction all of the walls would be built simultaneously, but since this is a new process and we're first time Wall-Builders, we have restricted our learning experience to one portion of the cabin.

Here's the step by step on how we build a wall: 

1. Widen the rough opening to accommodate the new window

2. Apply vertical furring strips





3. Wrap, cut, and flash the opening






4. Insert the window





5. Apply horizontal furring strips





6. Slide in metal flashing above the window




7. Complete the pattern

And repeat!