Original PDF Ebook – Cordwood Building2nd EditionA Comprehensive Guide to the State of the Art – Fully revised Second Edition – 9780865718289
Dreamers, owner-builders, natural and sustainable building contractors, modern homesteaders_x000D_Cordwood construction – log-ends set in insulated mortar – is a versatile, economical, low-impact, and beautiful building method. And while cordwood construction’s durability and performance has been proven in beautiful, centuries-old buildings in North America and Europe, there has been no trusted, practical and comprehensive book on cordwood construction methods using cordwood in a wide variety of cordwood masonry construction projects._x000D_
Distilling decades of experience, best practices, and innovations in cordwood construction, Essential Cordwood Building is the first fully illustrated, step-by-step comprehensive book on cordwood construction. Ideal for the DIYer, professional designer, and builder alike, this comprehensive book on cordwood construction covers:_x000D_
Wood species selection, log-end length, and seasoning_x000D_
New mortar options such as cement, lime putty, and cob mortar_x000D_
Wall cavity insulation options_x000D_
Budgeting and estimating for your cordwood construction_x000D_
Highly illustrated, step-by-step cordwood masonry construction methods and techniques_x000D_
Window and door frame installation_x000D_
Painting and chinking, finishing, and plastering your cordwood construction_x000D_
Special designs and decorative features_x000D_
Code references, code compliance, building science, and best practices for cordwood masonry construction methods_x000D_
Troubleshooting and maintenance._x000D_
Written by the world’s leading sustainable builders, designers, and engineers, these succinct, user-friendly handbooks are indispensable tools for any project where accurate and reliable information is key to success. GET THE ESSENTIALS!
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