{"product_id":"essential-cordwood-building-the-complete-stepbystep-guide-9780865718524","title":"Essential Cordwood Building The Complete","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Yet until now, there has been no trusted, practical guide to cordwood construction using the material in a wide variety of construction projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Distilling decades of experience and best practices, \u003ci\u003e Essential Cordwood Building \u003c\/i\u003e is the first fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to cordwood building. Ideal for the DIYer and professional designer and builder alike, it covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Wood species selection, log-end length, and seasoning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cement, lime putty, and cob mortar options \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Wall cavity insulation options \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Budgeting and estimating \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Highly illustrated, step-by-step building techniques \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Window and door frame installation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pointing and chinking, finishing, and\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Acknowledgments \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Chapter 1: Introduction \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Rationale \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Appropriate Use \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Building Science Notes \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Material Specifications \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Design Options for Cordwood \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Design Notes for Cordwood \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Construction Procedure \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: Finishes and Special Features \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Maintenance and Renovations \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: Building Codes and Permits \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Tools \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Glossary \u003cbr\u003e Resources \u003cbr\u003e Index \u003cbr\u003e About the Author \u003cbr\u003e A Note About the Publisher \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49528265376087,"sku":"9780865718524","price":27.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780865718524.jpg?v=1731870997","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/essential-cordwood-building-the-complete-stepbystep-guide-9780865718524","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}