Book Description
Discusses floor plans, building lots, log styles, joinery, log house building techniques, insulation, and alternative energy sources.
Author : Monte Burch
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 38,64 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780806974866
Discusses floor plans, building lots, log styles, joinery, log house building techniques, insulation, and alternative energy sources.
Author : Clyde H. Cremer
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 41,94 MB
Release : 2008-10
Category : House construction
ISBN : 0595685021
It's a classic American dream: a beautiful log home nestled in the woods, standing proudly on a mountaintop, poised on a hillside, or serenely overlooking a sparkling lake or stream. With walls that beautifully blend the art of nature with the hand of human labor, no other kind of dwelling so poetically expresses the pioneering, self-sufficient spirit that made this nation great. If you're looking to make this dream a reality, let seasoned professionals Clyde Cremer and Jeffrey Cremer help you navigate the often puzzling maze of buying and building a log home. With this indispensable guide, Clyde and Jeffrey advise you on every aspect of the process, from idea stage to completed project, and explains how to choose the right style of home to fit your budget and site selection. They also cover such topics as: Types of wood used for log cabins Energy efficiency Estimating costs Construction concerns Log home maintenance And much more! The Complete Guide to Log Homes gives you all the information you need to make an informed, educated decision on buying or building a log home. Take the first step today toward having the home of your dreams! The Complete Guide to Log Homes
Author : Robert Wood Chambers
Publisher :
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,53 MB
Release : 2011
Category : House construction
ISBN :
Guide to building your own handcrafted log home including how to take naturally-shaped, tapered, round logs and scribe-fit them one to another so they look like they actually grew together in the forest. This book has information on the Log Selection Rules and the author's method for choosing which log to use next. There are also instructions for building hip and valley log rafters and roof trusses from full-round logs, how to cut state-of-the-art compression-fit saddle notches, and how to use underscribing to keep fits tight over time, along with step-by-step directions for laying out the sill logs for virtually any floor plans including hexagons, prows, etc. and advice on scribing and cutting long grooves and corner notches.
Author : W. Ben Hunt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 30,78 MB
Release : 1991-01-16
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0020016700
W. Ben Hunt's classic has earned a reputation as the" authentic handbook since it was first published in 1939. Updated in 1974, it remains the only step-by-step guide to building log cabins and log furniture -- pioneer style."
Author : Oliver Kemp
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 13,65 MB
Release : 2016-10-07
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 048681632X
This vintage guide from over a century ago offers timeless, practical advice on building log cabins. Simply stated, well-illustrated advice ranges from felling trees to furnishing and decorating interiors.
Author : John McPherson
Publisher : McPherson
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 50,98 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780897459808
Author : Charles McRaven
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 33,31 MB
Release : 2014-08-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1612122140
A classic of early American architecture, the hewn-log house has a unique rustic charm and character. In this engaging and informative guide, Charles McRaven provides illustrated step-by-step instructions that cover every aspect of building your own log house, from selecting the site and hewing the first log to laying the final chimney stone. Whether you’re building a new house or restoring an old one, McRaven offers proven techniques and time-tested advice that will help you successfully create a warm and inviting hewn-log home.
Author : S. Blackwell Duncan
Publisher :
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 38,3 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Log cabins
ISBN : 9780830610815
Author : David Stiles
Publisher : Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 14,71 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781552093733
Architectural structure & design.
Author : Gary Schroeder
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 34,70 MB
Release : 2013-05-06
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1581571933
A guide to diagnosing and repairing the unique maintenance issued faced by log home owners.