A Thatched Roof
A Thatched Roof

Author: Beverley Nichols

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2005-07-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781604695120

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Beverley Nichols fans, armchair gardeners, and literature enthusiasts will delight in this reprint of the second book in his Allways trilogy, with facsimile reproductions of Rex Whistler's original graceful illustrations and a new foreword by Roy C. Dicks. Nichols's humorous ruminations on life in the countryside, as always, are refreshing. The typical Nichols gardening anecdotes and familiar characters are there, as well as the author's beloved dog, Whoops, an inveterate spy with a habit of leaping to conclusions.

Thatched Roofs and Open Sides
Thatched Roofs and Open Sides

Author: Carrie Dilley

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780813061535

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By examining the past, present, and future of chickees, chickee builders, and their role in tribal life, this architectural and cultural history reveals the relationship between the transformation of these structures and the cultural evolution of the Seminole Tribe.

Thatching and Thatched Buildings
Thatching and Thatched Buildings

Author: Michael Billett

Publisher: Robert Hale

Published: 1997-11-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780709062257

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This definitive book on thatching and thatched buildings in rural Britain costitutes an authoritative reference guide. It contains masses of practical information and advice for all those who live in thatched houses or who are contemplating buying one. In addition, it makes fascinating reading for everyone interested in this aspect of our rural heritage. Michael Billett guides the reader through the development of thatching through the ages, the materials used, and the various types of buildings covered by thatch which can still be seen today. He describes the skilful and artistic work required to produce the beauty and charm of a thatched roof, and considers the advantages and disadvantages. Also included is a chapter which gives advice on costs, including maintenance and insurance, and modern trends, such as the use of thatch for modern houses. As well as practical advice Thatching and Thatched Buildings also includes descriptions of over five hundred of the most attractive thatched villages, many of which appear as illustrations in the delightful book.

Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties
Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties

Author: Daniel Carter Beard

Publisher: Shelter Publications, Inc.

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 9780936070131

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Written and illustrated in 1914 by one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America, this primer contains detailed directions for constructing a wide range of shelters--including a complete log cabin. 338 illustrations.

Thatching
Thatching

Author: Nicolas Hall

Publisher:

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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A guide to good-quality thatching, describing in words and pictures how to achieve the maximum possible roof-life using either cultivated or naturally-occurring materials. Reviews the advantages and limitations of thatch as a roofing technique.

Thatches and Thatching
Thatches and Thatching

Author: Marjorie Sanders

Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781847973214

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Thatches and Thatching examines the building industry's response to thatching issues, and its achievements in bringing the craft of thatching into the twenty-first century. It shows how it has secured a sustainable and viable future for thatch, without compromising tradition.

Rustic Birdhouses and Feeders
Rustic Birdhouses and Feeders

Author: Colin McGhee

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13:

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Shows you how to make charming and functional birdhouses and feeders using simplified thatch-roof techniques, basic woodworking skills, and decorative painting touches.

The 10 Bushcraft Books
The 10 Bushcraft Books

Author: Richard Graves

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-03-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781508981879

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The 10 Bushcraft Books" is, as the title suggests, literally all ten of Richard Graves' "Bushcraft Handbooks" bound together as a convenient single volume, perfect for slipping into your rucksack.

Traditional Crafts of Ireland
Traditional Crafts of Ireland

Author: David Shaw-Smith

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2003-09-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 050051142X

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A testament to the craft traditions of Ireland covering over 40 crafts, from woodcarvers, thatchers, goldsmiths and potters to glassblowers of the famous Waterford crystal, 'crios' weavers from the Aran Islands, and the makers of harps, quilts, baskets and curraghs, drystone walls and Irish lace.