| Description |
xi, 115 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm. |
| Series Title |
Sustainable building essentials.
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Sustainable building essentials
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"Cordwood building, log-ends set in insulated mortar, is a versatile, economical, low-impact, and beautiful building method. Its durability and performance has been proven in beautiful, centuries-old buildings in North America and Europe. Distilling decades of experience and best practices, Essential Cordwood Building is the first fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to cordwood building. Ideal for the DIYer and professional designer and builder alike, it covers: Wood species selection, long-end length, and seasoning -- Cement, lime putty, and cob mortar options -- Wall cavity insulation options -- Budgeting and estimating -- Highly illustrated, step-by-step building techniques -- Window and door frame installation -- Pointing and chinking, finishing, and plastering -- Special designs and decorative features -- Code references, compliance, building science, and best practices -- Troubleshooting and maintenance." -- Back cover. |
| Subject(S) |
Log-end houses.
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Log-end houses -- Design and construction.
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Building, Wooden.
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| Added Title |
Cordwood building |
| ISBN |
9780865718524 (paperback) |
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0865718520 (paperback) |
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