Squirrel’s Nest

The Squirrel’s Nest is the ideal cabin for family and overnight guests. The cabin is 14 sq. feet by 18 sq. feet, with a total of 252 sq. feet. This cozy cabin will have a wood stove to keep guests warm during the cold MN nights. Star gazing will be a must out on the 6 ft. X 12 ft. patio. The wall height will be ten feet high, allowing extra room in the loft. The gable ends will have custom glass windows to provide a lot of natural lighting. Construction started August 20, 2020 on ALH site.  Re-assembed on September 28, 2020.

The Squirrel's Nest owner's are happy with their cabin.
Next phase of construction is to get the roof intalled, then cut out door and windsow openings. 10-3-20
The Squirrel's Nest is almost ready for the gable ends to be set and roof logs.
The short log pieces were set on the foundation and insulated to save time.
Jon is with Kirk Lowe of Lowe Electric is on site to wire the home for electricity.
Gary is lining up the first course of logs on the foundation.
The home owner, general contractor and electrician are going over the outlet openingzs.
First course of logs set on the permanent foundation.
Michael is stapling insulation in between the lateral of each log on the bunk before it is set up on the cabin.
Kirk goes over the electrical plan with the home owner.
The electrical box is outlined so the electrician can carve out the opening.
The gable ends were built on the Squirrel's Nest foundation.
Bunks are set up so the crew can put insulation in the lateral grooves of each log.
The trailer of logs is being positioned to pick the course of logs off of.
9-28-20 Jerry is ready to set some logs!!
8-12-20
8-11-20 These logs will hold the flooring for the loft.
8-12-20 Loft floor joist system
Cutting the lateral, which is the bottom part of logthat has been scribed to fit the log below it.
8-7-20 The rough notches are being cutout, then the logs on the side will be rolled onto it.
8-7-20 Interior view.
Cutting the notch for the 9th course of logs.
Gary has just rolled this log into place.
Handy spot for a hammer!
8-5-20
Carving the final cut for the Swedish cope with an ax.
The home owners stopped to see thier log cabin.
7-31-20 Interior view of cabin.
7-31-20 Second half of 6th course. Jason is scribing the notch.
7-24-20 First half of 4th course is done.
The laser is used to ensure the foundation is accurately set up.
First course of logs are cut on this bunk.
Gary is squaring up the corner.
7-20-20 The first log is set on the foundation.
7-17-20 Marking the foundation for the Eastwood Cabin.