| The Classic Hewn-Log House: A Step-By-Step Guide to Building and Restoring Contributor(s): McRaven, Charles (Author) |
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ISBN: 1580175902 ISBN-13: 9781580175906 Publisher: Storey Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2005 Annotation: Nothing captures the romance of country life quite like a log cabin does b" trees cut from the thick woods of the wilderness; hewn by hand into squared-off logs; then stacked to create a sturdy shelter, a warm hearth, a welcoming home. Author Charles McRaven knows these traditional structures from the inside out, and from the outside in. He restored his first log house in 1946, at the age of eleven. Since then he has built and restored hewn-log houses all over the country, and is considered the nationbs foremost authority on the topic. McRaven covers everything from hewing the first log to laying the last chimney stone. Readers will first learn about the history and background of these houses. McRaven then dives deep into describing the details of hewn-log construction, beginning with site selection all the way through to the finishing steps such as plumbing and utilities. Clear, how-to line illustrations accompany the text throughout. A fullcolor gallery of finished structures shows that, durable though they are, hewn-log houses are also warm, inviting, and artful homes. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - House & Home | Design & Construction - House & Home | Remodeling & Renovation - General - House & Home | Do-it-yourself - General |
| Dewey: 690.837 |
| LCCN: 2005004010 |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 8.52" W x 10.84" (1.32 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A classic of early American architecture, the hewn-log house has a unique rustic charm and character. In this engaging and informative guide, Charles McRaven provides illustrated step-by-step instructions that cover every aspect of building your own log house, from selecting the site and hewing the first log to laying the final chimney stone. Whether you're building a new house or restoring an old one, McRaven offers proven techniques and time-tested advice that will help you successfully create a warm and inviting hewn-log home. |
Contributor Bio(s): McRaven, Charles: - Charles McRaven is a stonemason and blacksmith, nationally known for building and repairing dozens of stone structures and log homes. He has written extensively on stone, including the books Building with Stone and Stonework, and articles for Country Journal, Fine Homebuilding, and many regional magazines. He lectures and conducts workshops and private courses in stone construction. Charles lives in Virginia. |