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epub | 23.64 MB | English | Isbn: 9781771422420 | Author: Rob Roy | Year: 2017
About ebook : Essential Cordwood Building: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Cordwood construction - 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.
Yet until now, there has been no trusted, practical guide to cordwood construction using the material in a wide variety of construction projects.
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, log-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
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