Construction of a Mud Hut (Part IV of VII)

                                                                     WALLS BUILT - IV

HORIZONTALS COMPLETE

                                           

One of the inside corners shows the basic structure.


STRUCTURE DETAIL (2)

                        

Notice the bark rope and how the horizontals run both on the inside and the outside, to reinforce the walls around the entire structure.



CHECKING THE HORIZONTALS

   

                         

Like every craftsman, Thomas checks his work. Notice the tall elephant grass in the background. This grass will be cut and used for thatching the roof.

 

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