Charles McRaven

The Classic Hewn-Log House (eBook, ePUB)

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building and Restoring

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Storey Publishing, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. August 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781612122144
• Artikelnr.: 40144903

Autorenporträt

Charles McRaven is a stonemason and blacksmith, nationally known for building and repairing dozens of stone structures and log homes. He has written extensively on stone, including the books Building with Stone and Stonework, and articles for Country Journal, Fine Homebuilding, and many regional magazines. He lectures and conducts workshops and private courses in stone construction. Charles lives in Virginia.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword
Introduction: Hewn Logs and Houses
1 The American House
2 Pioneer Building
3 Restoration
4 Land and Site
5 Design
6 Acquiring Materials
7 Foundations and Basements
8 Hewing, Notching, Log Raising
9 Roofing
A Gallery of Hewn-Log Houses
10 Windows and Doors
11 Chinking
12 Floors and Stairs
13 Stone Fireplaces
14 Porches and Additions
15 Lofts, Utilities, Finishing Interiors
Epilogue
Bibliography
Additional Reading
Glossary
Index