**Dreamers, owner-builders, natural and sustainable building contractors, modern homesteaders** 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. 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: * Wood species selection, log-end length, and seasoning * New mortar options such as cement, lime putty, and cob mortar * Wall cavity insulation options * Budgeting and estimating for your cordwood construction * Highly illustrated, step-by-step cordwood masonry construction methods and techniques * Window and door frame installation * Painting and chinking, finishing, and plastering your cordwood construction * Special designs and decorative features * Code references, code compliance, building science, and best practices for cordwood masonry construction methods * Troubleshooting and maintenance. 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!** **Rob Roy** is widely recognized as a world leading authority on cordwood masonry construction methods. Rob has authored and edited 15 books including *Cordwood Building and Stoneview*. He lives in West Chazy, New York.
Cordwood Building
$4.99
SKU
EBP-1875643
Categories Architecture, Buildings, Design, Design & Construction, General, House & Home, Residential, Sustainability & Green Design
Author | Rob Roy |
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Format | Ebook |
ISBN | 9780865718289 |
Language | English |
Pages | 288 |
Publication Date | 03-15-2016 |
Publisher | New Society Publishers |
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