The Classic Hewn-log House
| Author | : Charles McRaven |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 208 |
| Release | : 2005-01-01 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781580175906 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1580175902 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Classic Hewn-log House written by Charles McRaven and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hewn-log house is a classic of early American architecture, evocative of the pioneer experience and westward exploration. Charles McRaven has been building and restoring hewn-log houses for 60 years. Accompanied by photography and illustrations, this book shows every step of the process. Learn to hew a log with a broadaxe, make a dovetail notch, replace rotten logs, mix chinking mortar and install it properly, find and use vintage logs, use pioneer hand tools, build a stone foundation and fireplace, and install modern utilities.
