Unit 2 1.7 shelter building

Unit 2 1.7 Explain how to erect a temporary shelter, making use of woodland materials.


There are two main ways to build a temporary shelter using woodland materials. Both
methods require the use of a ridge pole which can be a large stick. This is what decides the
width of the shelter. Many long sticks are then needed to make the rest of the shelter.

A Frame Shelter

 The sticks are arranged in a triangular shape, leaning towards each other. They should
be alternated to help them to link and hold together.
 The ridge pole is placed on top of the triangles and can be tied on to make it more
secure.
 Both sides can then be covered with smaller twigs and sticks to fill in any gaps.
 Leaves, grass, and moss can be added on top of this to make the shelter waterproof.




Lean to Shelter

 This shelter requires two trees which are wide enough apart to form the shelter. The
ridge pole needs to be longer than the space between the trees.
 The ridge pole is tied to both trees, using a timber hitch.
 The sticks are then laid against the ridge pole on one side only.
 The sticks can be covered with twigs, leaves, moss, and grass to make the shelter
waterproof.




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