Which one? If I could only buy one cordwood book, which one should it be? This questions pops up frequently as folks look to find one book that gives all the answers. Cordwood is evolving. What worked 20 years ago has changed. So, get a book from a reliable author and enjoy the latest information. It may be in your best interest to get a couple. Prices and ordering information at Online Cordwood Bookstore
Many of these are available as ebooks in PDF format. You can print off the pages you need to take to your building site (formulas, mixes, drawings) and keep the rest safe.
The Cordwood Workshop Video/DVD is like taking a workshop in your own home.
The Cordwood Workshop Video is also available as a DVD and a digital download.
House plans come with the floor plan for my 30′ x 40′ cordwood home, but also shows options for other cordwood styles.
The double wall technique was invented by Cliff Shockey. He continues to build and advise cordwood neophytes.
The Cordwood Conference Papers are a wealth of information and ideas.
Rob Roy has revised Cordwood Building with lots of new information and suggestions.
Timber framing made easy with mechanical fasteners.
If you need to have your cordwood building code approved, here is the book that has all the latest testing on cordwood.
Should you wish to learn how to build a cordwood cottage, cabin or home, please visit www.cordwoodconstruction.org While you are there, click on the pictures, read the brief articles, check out the latest workshops and newsletter and if you are interested click on the Online Bookstore to see all the cordwood literature available in print and ebook format.
If you have questions that aren’t answered on the website you can email me at richardflatau@gmail.com
Readers have requested a brief bio, so here goes: Richard & Becky Flatau built their mortgage-free cordwood home in 1979 in Merrill, Wisconsin. Since then, they have written books, conducted workshops, facilitated the 2005, 2011 and 2015 Cordwood Conferences and provided instruction for thousands of cordwood builders. Cordwood Workshop Video (2017), Cordwood Construction Best Practices (2017) and Cordwood Conference Papers 2015 are the newest publications available from their online cordwood bookstore. www.cordwoodconstruction.org
Here is a picture of the Cordwood Workshop Video cover, featuring the Cordwood Education Center.
For more information on Cordwood Construction, click on the picture or visit www.cordwoodconstruction.org Below is the 30 item Video menu.
