{"product_id":"9780865718524","title":"Essential Cordwood Building: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eCordwood building—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. 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\u003eDistilling decades of experience and best practices, \u003cem\u003eEssential 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\n\u003cli\u003eCement, lime putty, and cob mortar options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall cavity insulation options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudgeting and estimating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly illustrated, step-by-step building techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindow and door frame installation, pointing and chinking, finishing, and plastering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial designs and decorative features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode references, compliance, building science, and best practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEssential Cordwood Building\u003c\/em\u003e is part of New Society’s Sustainable Building Essentials Series. Series 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 efficiency and reduced environmental impacts. Written by the world’s leading sustainable builders, designers, and engineers, these succinct, user-friendly handbooks are indispensable tools for any project where high performance and low impact are key goals. Get the essentials!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRob 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 has authored and edited fifteen books, including \u003cem\u003eCordwood Building\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTimber Framing for the Rest of Us\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEarth-Sheltered Houses\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eStoneview\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47018703880432,"sku":"9780865718524","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780865718524_p0.jpg?v=1763841199","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780865718524","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}