Essential cordwood building : a the complete step-by-step guide / Robert Roy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roy, Robert, author.

Series:

Sustainable building essentials.

Sustainable Building Essentials

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Log-end houses--Design and construction--Congresses.

Log-end houses.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (138 pages) : illustrations, photographs.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Gabriola Island, British Columbia : New Society Publishers, 2018.

Summary:

Cordwood building - log-ends set in insulated mortar - is an economical, low-impact building method. Essential Cordwood Building is the first fully illustrated, step-by-step guide for design, material specification, construction, detailing, maintenance, and code compliance of cordwood. For both the DIYer and professional builder.

Contents:

Front Cover

Praise

Title Page

New Society Sustainable Building Essentials Series

Rights Page

Contents

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Rationale

Chapter 3: Appropriate Use

Chapter 4: Building Science Notes

Chapter 5: Material Specifications

Chapter 6: Design Options for Cordwood

Color Section

Chapter 7: Design Notes for Cordwood

Chapter 8: Construction Procedure

Chapter 9: Finishes and Special Features

Chapter 10: Maintenance and Renovations

Chapter 11: Building Codes and Permits

Chapter 12: Tools

Chapter 13: Conclusion

Glossary

Resources

Index

About the Author

A Note About the Publisher

A Guide to Responsible Digital Reading.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBC, viewed January 13, 2018).

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781550926477

1550926470

9781771422420

1771422424

OCLC:

1373986072