Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (884 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1552093735 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Clear, practical book full-color photos help do-it-yourselfers realize their dreams." -- Log Homes IllustratedThe best-selling Cabins is back in print, at the same great value of its original price. Cut-away cross-sections and exploded diagrams give the builder the true perspective and detail needed to obtain the best result, allowing readers to get the most enjoyment out of their newly built wilderness retreat.. This authoritative how-to title gives readers all the information they need to build their own cabin, including:A useful list of essential questions to consider during the planning processTypes of cabin construction, such as pole built, stick built, post and beam, stone, cordwood, wood siding, and the advantages of eachSite preparation, foundations, windows and doors, ladders and stairs, insulation, roofing, electricity, water systems and heatingEssential information on log cabinsCabin designs and their advantagesFurnishings and accessoriesConstruction methods are clearly illustrated in meticulous line drawings and precise plans with measurements
A section on cabin accessories (including brief construction hints for rustic wood furniture) and a list of sources (including web addresses) completes this title. Although the authors make it look easy, the amount of work that goes into a log cabin is staggering (even small cabins require 60 or more logs that each take five to seven hours to hew by hand). Other designs include a Japanese moon-gazing cabin, a pyramid-shaped cabin, and an A-frame cabin. The Stileses, a husband-and-wife team who have collaborated on a number of woodworking titles, show how to build a cabin that reflects the builder's lifestyle; some are simple, while others contain multiple rooms and utilities. It should be part of in-depth public library collections. . From Library Journal Cabins have come a long way from the 19th-century rustic structures familiar to all school children. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc
The Stiles divide their time between New York City and East Hampton, New York.. David Stiles is a designer/builder who, together with his wife, Jeanie Stiles, has written articles for publications such as Better Homes and Gardens and the New York Times and authored 15 books, including Sheds and The Treehouse Book (
Mary T. said Good for those dreaming. I enjoyed the book but I don't know if I can judge the accuracy of the info. I am not a builder.. "Awesome!!" according to ana luque. This book provides you of all the knowledges you need before building your own cabin. My boyfriend and me are nervious and impatient for te starting of ours!!. Amazon Customer said Good start. If you're still in the planning stages of designing your cabin, this is a good book to give you different ideas or things to think about. It will not tell you how to build your cabin once you know what you want (although it does give you some basic instruction that may help you, depending on which type of cabin you decide to build).