Essential Cordwood Building: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Cordwood construction - 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. Distilling decades of experience and best practices, Essential Cordwood Building is the first fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to cordwood building. Ideal for the DIYer and professional designer and builder alike, it covers: • Wood species selection, log-end length, and seasoning • Cement, lime putty, and cob mortar options • Wall cavity insulation options • Budgeting and estimating • Highly illustrated, step-by-step building techniques • Window and door frame installation • Pointing and chinking, finishing, and plastering • Special designs and decorative features • Code references, compliance, building science, and best practices • Troubleshooting and maintenance

© 2017 New Society Publishers (Ebook): 9781771422420

Release date

Ebook: December 5, 2017