Overview

Building a rustic cottage or log cabin is a project any DIYer or woodworker would like to tackle because with knowledge of basic concepts, it can easily be achieved. This book gives you the complete know how, from clearing a site to raising the walls and adding the amenities.

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Author:   Skills Institute Press
Publisher:   Fox Chapel Publishing
Imprint:   Fox Chapel Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781565235397

ISBN 10:   1565235398
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   01 April 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Replaced By:   9781565239678
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Getting Started *Generating power *Clearing the building site *Removing logs, stumps and roots *A foundation on poles *Masonry piers for stronger supports *A continuous block wall 2. Four simple structures *A cottage of prefab panels *The A frame *A house suspended on poles *A strong framed roof *Ready made roof framing *Covering the roof *A rustic log cabin *Raising the walls *Finishing the building 3. Making the Best of Nature's Worst *Strengthening a house in earthquake country *Tying a house together against the wind *Lay of the land: clues to foil a flood *Preparing for deep snow 4. Adding the Amenities *Tapping a water supply *Picking the right pump *A submersible pump for a drilled well *Putting in an all purpose sink *Self contained toilets *Simple waste disposal *Heating with wood

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John Kelsey is a journalist, an editor and a writer specialising in woodworking and furniture making. He is a former editor in chief of Fine Woodworking magazine and the author of several woodworking titles. He currently serves as the Editorial Director for Fox Chapel Publishing.

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