The wood was legally purchased along the Uganda/Congo border and brought to the site. (There is a lot of illegal harvesting that happens here.) A kiln was made out of a container with a charcoal stove to ensure that all the wood was dried properly. Once the drying process was completed the excellent on site carpenters began their magic. All the wood was planed and then the door and window frames were made by hand. The craftsmanship is unbelievable. Yes, a lot of sandpaper and some basic tools, but amazing work. And the wood here is incredibly beautiful…..wood that we would pay fortunes for at home is very common and once crafted is truly amazing. Once the frames have been made they are all varnished with at least three coats and then installed. The mavav, hardwood not only provides an excellent finish, but is resistant to termites.
Monday, May 4, 2009
New School: Excellent Craftsmanship!
The wood was legally purchased along the Uganda/Congo border and brought to the site. (There is a lot of illegal harvesting that happens here.) A kiln was made out of a container with a charcoal stove to ensure that all the wood was dried properly. Once the drying process was completed the excellent on site carpenters began their magic. All the wood was planed and then the door and window frames were made by hand. The craftsmanship is unbelievable. Yes, a lot of sandpaper and some basic tools, but amazing work. And the wood here is incredibly beautiful…..wood that we would pay fortunes for at home is very common and once crafted is truly amazing. Once the frames have been made they are all varnished with at least three coats and then installed. The mavav, hardwood not only provides an excellent finish, but is resistant to termites.
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