How to Weatherproof and Insulate the Log Cabin in 18th Century?

In this video, Historic Martin's Station and David Cadle shared his expertise on weatherproofing and insulating the log cabin by using chinking and daubing techniques.
Chinking and daubing the space between the logs (known as chinks) traditionally were made weathertight with chinking (short wooden billets and/or small stones) covered with daubing (a mixture of clay, sand, lime, and animal hair). This technique is quite simple as it requires only a quick inspection of your space to find any openings or missing pieces before selecting your chinking materials—wood or stone, large or small. Then begin daubing them with a clay and straw mixture, which aids in insulating and weatherproofing most houses in the 18th century.
In the early nineteenth century, log cabins were a favored construction material for European Americans and Cherokees. Log cabins and sheds could be built with a minimum amount of local materials, labor, and knowledge. These historic log buildings now stand as testaments to the skill of these early craftsmen.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:10 Definition of chinking
02:59 What is chinking in a log cabin made of?
06:01 Making the daub
10:17 Daubing the mud onto the wall
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