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Cordwood Building: A Comprehensive Guide to the State of the Art - Fully revised Second Edition

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Dreamers, owner-builders, natural and sustainable building contractors, modern homesteadersCordwood construction - log-ends set in insulated mortar - is a versatile, economical, low-impact, and beautiful building method. And while cordwood construction’s durability and performance has been proven in beautiful, centuries-old buildings in North America and Europe, there has been no trusted, practical and comprehensive book on cordwood construction methods using cordwood in a wide variety of cordwood masonry construction projects. Distilling decades of experience, best practices, and innovations in cordwood construction, Essential Cordwood Building is the first fully illustrated, step-by-step comprehensive book on cordwood construction. Ideal for the DIYer, professional designer, and builder alike, this comprehensive book on cordwood construction covers: Wood species selection, log-end length, and seasoning New mortar options such as cement, lime putty, and cob mortar Wall cavity insulation options Budgeting and estimating for your cordwood construction Highly illustrated, step-by-step cordwood masonry construction methods and techniques Window and door frame installation Painting and chinking, finishing, and plastering your cordwood construction Special designs and decorative features Code references, code compliance, building science, and best practices for cordwood masonry construction methods Troubleshooting and maintenance. Written by the world's leading sustainable builders, designers, and engineers, these succinct, user-friendly handbooks are indispensable tools for any project where accurate and reliable information is key to success. GET THE ESSENTIALS! Rob Roy is widely recognized as a world leading authority on cordwood masonry construction methods. Rob has authored and edited 15 books including Cordwood Building and Stoneview. He lives in West Chazy, New York. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Society Publishers


Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2016


Edition ‏ : ‎ Fully revised 2nd edition


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0865718288


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 89


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.34 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.48 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #150,296 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #30 in Sustainability & Green Design #176 in Home Design & Construction (Books) #271 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Inspiring and generous book about Cordwood Building
Format: Kindle
I am wanting to build a small guesthouse of cordwood. I actually like manual labor and this seems like a wonderful, environmentally conscious, and relatively affordable way to go. I personally love the style and look and hope I can have a crack at it. Beautiful photos aside helpful diagrams and lessons learned. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2025 by HatsWayne
    • Great book
This book is a great read. Enjoyable and yet it seems to give plenty of info on the different aspects of the cordwood building process. More than half way through I found out that there was a glossary in the back which helps explain some of the terminology. I would highly recommend this book for anyone thinking of building a cordwood home. This book will give you most of the know-how to build it and most importantly it will help you decide if you do want to build cordwood. It worked for me. My wife and I are presently saving up to build a cordwood home. I think it would be a good idea to watch the "Complete Cordwood DVD" before actually building. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2008 by Health And Homestead Chad Kreuzer
    • Very detailed.
Format: Paperback
I have always been a Mother Earth follower. I ordered this book and hope to someday actually build my own.
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2022 by LouAnna Kaldy
    • Nice
Format: Paperback
Clearly written, informative, and nicely illustrated. Probably all you need to get going…(plus bottles, tools, wood, concrete, energy, time…)
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2022 by RJHolz
    • Great Book!
Format: Kindle
Great purchase! Has good ideas and steps to start building!
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2020 by Roycem
    • Highly recommended source on cordwood building has answered most my questions
I am grateful to find a great, highly recommended book on cordwood building that has the answers to most of my questions about this type construction. The illustrations are good and the information is invaluable.
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2016 by Lana
    • Wonderful guide
Format: Paperback
I got this book because "Alternative House Building" recommended it. It has all of the details that you need to rightfully consider whether cordwood masonry will do the job you want to do.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017 by cheyenneB
    • A Simple Technique That Makes A Lot Of Sense!
Format: Kindle
Good book on a very interesting technique. I hope to put some of this information into practice soon! Mike Holmes MikesTexasHunt-Fish.com
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017 by Mike Holmes

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