Log Home How-To
Roundwood Timber Framing
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Building Naturally Using Local Resources
by Ben Law
This definitive manual marks the birth of a new vernacular for the 21st century. Over 400 colour photographs and step-by-step instructions guide you through the building of anything from a garden shed to your own woodland house.
The Woodland House
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by Ben Law
2nd edition which includes the 7 year update.
Voted 'Best Ever Build' on Grand Designs TV program in the UK.
The Woodland Year
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Ben Law
From the author of 'The Woodland House' come this book full of coppicing crafts, tempting woodland receipes (how about Bilberry Pancakes?), timber framing, eco-building, nature conservation, species diversity...it's all here.
Living Homes by Elpel
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Stone Masonry, Log, and Strawbale ConstructionBuilding Your High-Efficiency Dream Home on a Shoestring Budget
The house of your Dreams does not have to be expensive. The key is all in the planning. How much a house costs, how it looks, how comfortable it is, how energy-efficient it is--all these things occur on paper before you pick up even one tool.
Book-One Man's Wilderness
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by Sam Keith - An Alaskan Odyssey
"From the journals of Richard Proenneke"
From Proenneke's journal, and with first-hand knowledge of his subject and the setting, Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond.
Building with Logs
by B. Allan Mackie
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This revised and expanded edition has been eagerly awaited. One of the few books on the market we're aware of that explains the shrink-to-fit saddle notch corner system.
Patterns from the Golden Age of Rustic Design
(Softbound Version)
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reprint of the 1938 National Park Service
CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps), Albert Good
This is 3 books reprinted as 1 softbound edition with over 600 pages.
Crafting Log Homes Solar Style
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Rex and Yvonne Ewing
A down to earth guide to building solar-powered log homes, complete with how-to illustrations and photos plus enlightening profiles of log home owners across the country using solar power and/or living off the grid.
The Classic Hewn Log Home
by Charles McRaven
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Focusing on the hewn face, dovetail corner, chinked style of building, Progresses into repairing and restoring. One of the few places you can find "recipes" for traditional mortar mixes.
The Owner Built House
Living in Harmony with your Environment
by B. Allan Mackie.
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Allan Mackie's newest book. Allan Mackie believes - and demonstrates in this book - that attitude is at least as important as carpentry skills.
Log Building Construction Manual
by Robert Chambers
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A valuable instructional book that explains many of the more technical points of handcrafted log work.
Build Your Own Log Home
by Roger Hard
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With this book you'll learn basic construction techniques for both simple one store and more complex multi story dwellings. Shows information on building using both flat on flat and coped methods of building, as well as how to erect a "kit" log shell.
Log Span Tables
for Floor Joists, Beams and Roof Support Systems
by B. Allan Mackie, Norman A. Read and Thomas M. Hahney
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A technical, pocket-sized book full of calculations for round logs.
Homestead Builder
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First published in 1872, this book is filled with advice on the best ways to plan and construct dwellings in any location, using wood, earth and gravel.
L'art de la Fuste (in French)
Technique de Construction en Rondins Bruts (in French)
by Marie-France et Theirry Houdart
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Cahier numero 3: Conception et plans
Complete Guide to Building Log Homes.
by Monte Burch
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This is one of our best sellers. Great for owner-builders. Leads you through the entire building process including stacking a mill log package. Over 840 illustrations.
How to Afford Your Own Log Home
Save 25% Without Lifting a Log (5th Edition)
by Carl Heldman
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Completely updated. Tells you everything you need to know to get the log home of your dreams at an affordable price.
Log Homes Made Easy
Contracting and Building Your Own Log Home
by Jim Cooper
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One of the most popular owner-builder books. Walks you through the actual construction process. Now in its 3rd edition.
Log Home Project Manager
by Jim Cooper
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Your complete workbook for managing a log home construction project. The Log Home Project Manager is a comprehensive workbook to help you plan and direct building your log home. It contains the following.
