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A flat-bladed shovel, or the heel-end of a ski may be used for cutting the snowblocks. They should be cut in the shape of a domino, at least 4 inches thick, a foot and a half wide, and 2 or 3 feet long. Undercutting, in addition to cutting around the edges, is necessary to secure well-shaped blocks. If four men work as a team, it will be well to have one cut blocks, another carry them to the building site, a third (standing inside the structure) put them into position, and the fourth caulk the joints with loose snow, or aid the builder. If blocks are cut from inside the structure, the necessary height of wall to be constructed is greatly reduced. |
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