The Classic Hewn-Log House: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building and Restoring - Softcover

McRaven, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580175902 ISBN 13: 9781580175906

Verlag: Storey Publishing, LLC, 2005

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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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Charles McRaven is a stonemason and blacksmith, nationally known for building and repairing dozens of stone structures and log homes. He is the author of five books including Building with Stone and Stonework, and has written extensively on historic American building techniques in articles for Country Journal, Fine Homebuilding, and several other regional magazines. His preservation work has earned him recognition as America’s leading authority on the preservation of the nation’s structural history. Charles lives in Virginia.

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The hewn-log house is a classic of early American architecture, evocative of the pioneer experience and westward exploration. Charles McRaven has been building and restoring hewn-log houses for 60 years, and shares his wealth of knowledge in folksy narration accompanied by photography and illustrations that clearly show every step of the process. Whether you're restoring an old house, building anew, or indulging an interest in traditional building, you'll find much to learn from McRaven's experience, gleaned from a lifetime of trial and error.

Learn To:

* Hew a log with a broadaxe

* Make a dovetail notch

* Replace rotten logs

* Mix chinking mortar and install it properly

* Find and use vintage logs

* Use pioneer hand tools

* Build a stone foundation and fireplace

* Install modern utilities

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Storey Publishing, LLC
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1580175902
• ISBN 13: 9781580175906
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 208
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: WordUnited GmbH; distribution@wordunited.com; ; Theodorstrasse 105; DUSSELDORF; 40472; Deutschland