The earliest buildings at James Fort appear to have been “mud and stud” structures. Post holes were dug along the length of each wall and the end of the main structural posts were buried. This construction technique is similar to the method used to build the fort palisade walls. The walls are tied together with horizontal studs and the open spaces between the main structural posts are filled with smaller saplings.
Likely, the vertical members were further strengthened by weaving small, flexible saplings or vines into the walls,
The roof structure was built of rafters and covered with light-weight thatch or reeds. The walls were covered with a thick coating of mud. Likely the outside surface was covered with a plaster or clay to waterproof the structure. The floor was dirt. A large fireplace and chimney was constructed in the middle of this structure as it served as a barracks.
Like the log cabin, this ancient post-in-ground building technique is still in use today!
Likely, the vertical members were further strengthened by weaving small, flexible saplings or vines into the walls,
The roof structure was built of rafters and covered with light-weight thatch or reeds. The walls were covered with a thick coating of mud. Likely the outside surface was covered with a plaster or clay to waterproof the structure. The floor was dirt. A large fireplace and chimney was constructed in the middle of this structure as it served as a barracks.
Like the log cabin, this ancient post-in-ground building technique is still in use today!
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