Talk: Cordwood construction

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In general, what do building inspectors think of cordwood construction and what about codes?

Totally depends on the area

Mostly, inspectors know little to nothing about it. Usually what ends up happening them it convincing the inspector that the structure is sound by incorporating timber-frame or post-and-beam support for the roof, and then just considering the cordwood to be wall infill.

FWIW, in my case, I am still planning to build and am lucky enough to have purchased land outside the city limits and the reach of the inspectors.