Cordwood Construction Best Practices Revised & Updated 2020 [Print Version]

Description

Based on 45 years of cordwood building experience. This book will take the owner/builder from site selection to home occupancy. The fourteen BEST PRACTICES are meticulously defined. Comprehensive sections include: mortar mixes, R-values, code compliance, types of wood, drying wood, foundations, become mortgage-free, post & beam framing, estimating materials, homeowners insurance, Cordwood Conference wisdom, building codes, 259 color photos, bottle bricks, tuck-pointing, FAQ’s, maintenance, weight of a cordwood wall, cost analysis, the book, Cordwood Cabin (which details the building of a 900 sq. ft. code-approved school classroom) is included & much more. by Richard Flatau