Roofing for Log Buildings - 23rd - 29th October
Course outline
We will cover the following:- Advanced log building techniques for roofing
- Efficient use of chainsaw and power tools
- Safety considerations
- Log selection and preparation
- Structural considerationsCost:
£700 for 7 days including camping and dinner
There are 4 places on each course.Concessions for low wage participants available on request.Places on the roofing course is only available to people who have completed the Intro course.Write to: info@norwegianwood.netYou will receive:
Course notes covering theory and practice
The skills to build your own log cabin from scratch
Your very own scandinacian ‘tommestokk’ (folding ruler)
Opportunity to volunteer after the course to gain practical experience
New friendsPre-requisites for the course:
Some woodworking experience
Appropriate PPE
Practical ability
½ fee upfront as depositBring if you have:
Electric chainsaw (battery or corded)
Spirit level, pencil and measuring tape
Chisel, gouge and mallet
Hewing axe / broad axe / felling axe / etcAccommodation. food and travel:
The courses all take place in the field of a local housing coop on the outskirts of Llanbrynmair near Machynlleth. Full address provided to course participants. We will be working under cover.Camping and dinner is provided by Norwegian Wood. We will eat together in the house each evening. Please bring your own breakfast and lunch for the week. If a soft bed and central heating is more your bag there are of B&B options nearby.There are train links to Machynlleth from anywhere in the UK. From there it’s a half hour bike ride to Llanbrynmair. We will collect you if you need picking up from the train station.Feel free to get in touch with any questionsyou may have!
Love and logs,
Richard Andersen / Norwegian Wood
£550.00Price