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Author: Robert L. Roy
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 255
ISBN-13: 9780806985909
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCombining the techniques of the author's previous two classic books, CORDWOOD MASONRY HOMES and EARTHWOOD, plus a decade of new information, new lessons to avoid pitfalls, and new ideas, this book offers a complete update on this dynamic housebuilding method.
Author: Mike McClintock
Publisher: Sterling
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780806969954
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses different house building techniques, including log buildings; timber frame; pole; cordwood, stone, and earth masonry; and earth seleters.
Author: R. J. DeCristoforo
Publisher: Harpercollins
Published: 1977-01-01
Total Pages: 644
ISBN-13: 9780060109875
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe complete do-it-yourself home-building guide details considerations and procedures pertaining to site selection, the foundation, framing, roofing, plumbing, wiring, and other topics
Author: John Bower
Publisher: Australian Geographic
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 388
ISBN-13: 9780963715623
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: R. J. DeCristoforo
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 728
ISBN-13: 9781402743160
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Everything you need to know about housebuilding. There's expert advice on building the foundation; installing the roof and roof-drainage system; sheathing the walls and applying siding; putting in doors and windows; adding plumbing, wiring, the heating system, and insulation; erecting staircases, and more"--Inside cover.
Author: Richard Manning
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 1994-04-01
Total Pages: 265
ISBN-13: 0140234071
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Good House is a chronicle of the year in which Manning set out to build his house and rebuild his life. Combining entertaining tales of the cast of characters who helped him build; practical information about wiring, roofing, and plumbing; and meditations on the struggle to integrate environmental and spiritual values into everyday life, this is a book about creating a solid foundation and building up from there—in a hosue, in a family, in living a good life.
Author: Les Walker
Publisher:
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 174
ISBN-13: 9780851393247
DOWNLOAD EBOOKStep-by-step illustrated instructions for building six different houses with a description of the necessary tools and equipment.
Author: Gail Gibbons
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 2014-01-24
Total Pages: 18
ISBN-13: 0823430855
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHouses are built with many different materials, and in many shapes and sizes. Step by step, this picture book explains how homes are built—from the architect's plans through the arrival of a happy family. The many processes of construction are explained with simple language and bright, clear illustrations, perfect for kids starting to wonder about how the world around them works. Many different careers—including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and landscapers—are introduced, each doing their part to bring the picture wood-frame house to life. A great read for kids who love construction sites, or who can't get enough of Building a House by Byron Barton. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Fuild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.
Author: Pieter A. VanderWerf
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9781402736292
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProspective homeowners will welcome this introduction to a durable, energy-efficient new building technology: insulating concrete forms (ICFs). Written by a top expert in the field, and organized in an accessible question-and-answer form, it will help homebuyers decide whether an ICF is right for them and how to get the most for their money. Every aspect of planning and construction is covered, from exactly what an ICF is to the intricacies of building a concrete house, from choosing a contractor to selecting a suitable design for the system. There’s crucial advice on how to make sure construction goes smoothly, diagrams and photos to illustrate every point, beautiful ICF homes on display, and explanations of how these homes differ from conventional ones and why they cost less to maintain.
Author: Ben Law
Publisher: Permanent Publications
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9781856230414
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis definitive manual marks the birth of a new vernacular for the 21st century. Over 400 color photographs and step-by-step instructions guide you through the building of anything from a garden shed to your own woodland house. This practical how to book will unquestionably be a benchmark for sustainable building using renewable local resources and evolving traditional skills to create durable, ecological, and beautiful buildings.
