{"product_id":"essential-cordwood-building-the-complete-step-by-step-guide-paperback","title":"Essential Cordwood Building: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRob Roy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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 plastering \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Special designs and decorative features \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Code references, compliance, building science, and best practices \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Troubleshooting and maintenance \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e essential \u003c\/em\u003e fully-illustrated, comprehensive guide to building with cordwood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRob Roy is the world's foremost expert on cordwood construction and his new book is the best and most comprehensive guide to the subject ever produced. ---Lloyd Kahn, author \u003cem\u003e Shelter, Tiny Homes, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e Small Homes \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContains all the information that a newcomer would need to delve confidently into a wide variety of cordwood projects. --- Kelly Hart, founder, www.greenhomebuilding.com\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFull of information and stories. A great read. ---Maddy Harland, editor and co-founder, \u003cem\u003e Permaculture Magazine \u003c\/em\u003e, author \u003cem\u003e Fertile Edges \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore than enough here to get you started down a long, creative, satisfying path as a self-builder. ---Tony Wrench, author, \u003cem\u003e Building a Low Impact Roundhouse \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCordwood 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\u003eDistilling decades of experience and best practices, \u003cem\u003e Essential Cordwood Building \u003c\/em\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\u003eWood species selection, log-end length, and seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCement, lime putty, and cob mortar options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWall cavity insulation options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBudgeting and estimating\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly illustrated, step-by-step building techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWindow and door frame installation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePointing and chinking, finishing, and plastering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecial designs and decorative features\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCode references, compliance, building science, and best practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Rob Roy \u003c\/strong\u003e is widely recognized as a leading authority on cordwood building. He is Director of Earthwood Building School in West Chazy, New York, which teaches owner-builders how to build with cordwood masonry. Rob and his wife Jaki have built four cordwood homes and numerous outbuildings, and have conducted workshops all over North America and around the world. Rob has authored and edited 15 books including \u003cem\u003e Cordwood Building \u003c\/em\u003e, second edition, \u003cem\u003e Timber Framing for the Rest of Us \u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e Earth-Sheltered Houses \u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003e Stoneview \u003c\/em\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e New Society's Sustainable Building Essentials Series \u003c\/strong\u003e aims to provide the highest quality information on sustainable building methods and materials. Editors Chris Magwood and Jen Feigin have scoured the world of sustainable building to bring you the techniques and systems that deliver measurable benefits in terms of greater energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Written by the world's leading sustainable builders, designers and engineers, these succinct, user-friendly handbooks are indispensable tools for any project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Rob Roy \u003c\/strong\u003e is widely recognized as a world leading authority on cordwood construction. He is Director of Earthwood Building School in West Chazy, New York, which teaches owner-builders how to build with cordwood masonry. Rob and his wife Jaki have built four cordwood homes and numerous outbuildings, and have conducted workshops all over North America and around the world. 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