About Noah Bradley

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far Noah Bradley has created 1221 blog entries.
29 06, 2019

A log cabin kitchen

2019-06-29T10:21:57+00:00

IMG_1511

Here’s a really nice kitchen…
But…
I try to persuade my clients away from having a log kitchen because…
A) The kitchen cabinets cover up most of the logs… why go through all the trouble and expense of having nice logs and then covering them up? Plus it is a lot harder to mount cabinets on the irregular surface of a log wall.
B) Log cabins tend to be darker rooms whereas a kitchen needs to be a bright space (notice how all the lights are turned on in this photo while light is pouring in from the window?)
C) Log cabins are trickier to wire and plumb than more traditional framed rooms are. Kitchens need plenty of outlets and sources of water.
D) Log cabins tend to have low ceilings and kitchens tend to be better spaces with taller ceilings.

Originally posted 2015-09-28 14:06:35.

A log cabin kitchen2019-06-29T10:21:57+00:00
29 06, 2019

A stone roof

2019-06-29T10:21:56+00:00

image5

I know… nothing lasts forever.
But what is the life expectancy of a stone roof?
I would think it would certainly be hundreds of years… likely, thousands of years… and perhaps, even longer.
I haven’t heard anything on the evening news about there being a shortage of stone so why is it that this type of roof is so rare?
The average asphalt shingle roof needs to be replaced every 20 years. If a stone roof could last a millennia the occupants of this house over those years could avoid replacing the roof 50 times. (considering inflation I bet the 10th replacement would cost the same as the option of having originally installed a stone roof).
The builder of this home gave a great gift to the future occupants of this home, some of those homeowners may spend their entire lifetimes in this home, but none will ever pay for the cost of a roof replacement.

Originally posted 2015-09-28 13:44:12.

A stone roof2019-06-29T10:21:56+00:00
29 06, 2019

A new home using antique logs

2019-06-29T10:21:55+00:00

IMG_1470

This home took great liberties with the use of an abundance of fine antique hewn logs and timbers to create a spectacular, though not historic accurat, interior.

Originally posted 2015-09-27 15:07:30.

A new home using antique logs2019-06-29T10:21:55+00:00
29 06, 2019

Five essential first steps in building a dream cabin

2019-06-29T10:21:53+00:00

IMG_1485

Here’s a great start towards having a dream cabin…
1) A timeless design
2) Vintage logs
3) A properly built stone chimney
4) Wood shake roof (anything but asphalt shingles)
5) Great location

Originally posted 2015-09-26 20:57:57.

Five essential first steps in building a dream cabin2019-06-29T10:21:53+00:00
29 06, 2019

The beauty of aged wood

2019-06-29T10:21:52+00:00

image1(3)

There a special warmth to the soul that one gets when living in a home built of aged wood.

It cannot be reproduced with new lumber.

But, it can be achieved in building a new home by using salvaged materials.

Originally posted 2015-09-26 15:45:33.

The beauty of aged wood2019-06-29T10:21:52+00:00
29 06, 2019

A cabin in the woods

2019-06-29T10:21:51+00:00

IMG_1481

There are many benefits of living in a cabin in the woods… one of them is Fall.

Originally posted 2015-09-25 12:44:31.

A cabin in the woods2019-06-29T10:21:51+00:00
29 06, 2019

Barns and churches

2019-06-29T10:21:49+00:00

submitted

For most of this country’s history our largest buildings were our churches and our barns.
Now we have Walmart and Target.

Originally posted 2015-09-25 12:06:08.

Barns and churches2019-06-29T10:21:49+00:00
29 06, 2019

Fireplace cooking

2019-06-29T10:21:48+00:00

image1

Any well built masonry fireplace can be used for cooking. All that’s needed is the proper equipment.

There are few things finer than a meal cooked on an open fire.

Originally posted 2015-09-25 12:00:11.

Fireplace cooking2019-06-29T10:21:48+00:00

Copyright Notice

© Noah Bradley and HandmadeHouses.com, 2016. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Noah Bradley and HandmadeHouses.com with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
Go to Top