This Lübeck Haus Bookstore catalogue page lists books for timber construction, log house construction, building with logs, post and beam log construction, hewing timbers and woodworking, english historic building,and open timber roofs.
The post-and-beam method of construction, which uses a sturdy framework of logs or hewn timbers, has become increasingly popular. Plus, included is a selection of stone masonry books.
These books were chosen for timberframers, log house builders, stone masons, do-it-yourselfers, designers, architects, engineers, and contractors.
The following list of books were carefully selected for the do-it-yourself log house builders and timberworkers by our research staff. These books were selected because
their text material is clearly written, easy to follow, and usually are accompanied with instructive photographs and illustrations. And that if followed closely by the
reader, the reader should be able to perform the work required to complete a successful project.
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-Don A. Halperin, et al / Paperback 416 pages / Published August 1994
A text primarily for architects, builders, and engineers that use engineered structural wood, rather than squared or round natural logs. Covers common types of timber construction with beams, diagrams, columns, and trusses. Also contains studies of joists, special beams, and arches. Includes detailed studies on seismic situations and provisions.
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-Steve K. Chappell / Paperback 252 pages / Published January 2000
This excellent well written manual covers in detail every aspect of timber framing construction. Includes design, joinery, construction techniques, tool selection and use. Plus tips, tricks, and techniques. Includes over 230 drawings, illustrations, and photographs.
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Robert W. Chambers / Paperback 260 pages / Published December 2002
This working textbook is loaded with practical how-to information for the beginner and for the the experienced log home builder. Includes complete detailed and instructions
for the log construction part of building your log home. Much of the information that you'll find here is not available in any other book. Includes 31 pages of detailed
technical instructions for cutting notches and scribe-fitting logs. And 139 pages of log roof construction, mitered log trusses and log valley rafters.
This excellent work is written from the author's 16 years of teaching the craft of log building and more than 18 years of log building for clients.
Includes the 1996 Log Building Standards and a 7 pages section on instructions for Log Truss Engineering & design.
Includes over 200 B/W photos and detailed technical drawings.
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-Cecil A. Hewett / Paperback 338 pages / Published October 1997
An excellent text for the serious student and builder who needs an accurate detailed source of English timber carpentry
methods. With numerous illustrations and photographs Hewitt covers all aspects of this craft, including timber and wood
joints, door and windows, walls and roofs, and more. Methods of construction and assembly of the timber framed building
is explained in detail. Plus decorative features.
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-B. Allan MacKie / Paperback 230 pages / Published March 1997
This book is one of the best on timber notching. It is clearly written with excellent drawings and illustrations. Covers cutting and fitting notches for wall corner joinery, roof rafters, roof trusses, and timber framing notches for a complete structure.
This is a detailed manual for log house builders.
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-B. Allan MacKie / Paperback 128 pages, 8th Edition / Published March 1997
The first edition of this excellent book launched modern log house building. This 8th Edition covers everything on building a fine log
home. Covers site selection, planning the home, obtaining logs, foundations, hewing logs and working with a broad axe and other tools,
erecting and constructing the log structure, and finishing the complete home.
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-Cecil A. Hewett / Paperback 257 pages / Published June 1985
This book is the definite study of the carpentry of the old English great churches. This is a reference and history of the methods of construction, the changes, and the evolution of the English Cathedral and the carpentry methods used to build them.
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-Monte Burch, et al / Paperback 416 pages / Published September 2003
This well written book covers log house design and construction. Covers buying land, drawing up floor plans, choosing log styles, and joinery. Every phase of construction of building a log home is covered with complete how-to instructions with 800 photos and drawings.
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-James Mitchell / Paperback 368 pages / Published 1997
The book covers in excellent detail basic to advanced post and beam design and construction. From log house design, building foundations, floors, walls, doors and windows, the complete building process is covered. Plus an extensive detailed chapter on roof design and construction. Explains log selection and log hewing with a broad axe and the use of other log shaping tools. Covers log joinery in detail. Includes hundreds of illustrations, a portfolio of color pictures of post and beam joinery, 6 appendixes, Glossary, and Bibliography.
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-Tom Walker / Paperback 192 pages, Revised Edition / Published October 1998
This excellent book on traditional hand hewn log construction is clearly written and shows how to scribe-fit logs, in detail. Includes illustrations and
over 200 full color photographs.
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-W. Ben Hunt / Paperback 166 pages / Published January 1996
In part one, this well written book provides complete instructions for building a one or three room log cabin. Using only hand tools, logs and other materials from the forest, each step in the construction process is clearly shown with B/W photos and illustrations. Hand tools are described and their proper usage is covered. Building doors and making the cabin weathertight is covered. Fitting and hand hewing the logs and making shakes for the roof is shown in detail. The section on building fireplaces and outdoor pit fireplace is quite useful.
Part two, explains how to build rustic furniture from slab materials for your cabin: tables, benches, chairs, beds, gates, and fences.
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-Arthur Thiede, Cindy Teipner / Paperback 194 pages / Published June 1992
This latest edition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in buying or building a log home. Includes a list of designers and builders, log house plans, and over 200 photographs.
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-Klaus Zwerger / Paperback 278 pages / Published May 1997 / Publisher: Birkhauser
Art historian and carpenter Klaus Zwerger demonstrates the incredible variety of wood architecture and wood building systems with examples taken from Japan and eighteen European countries. The focal point of the book is the building method typical for this material: the joining of wood elements without reliance on external materials.
The beauty of timber structures and their detailing is captured here in superb photographs and 3-dimensional drawings reveal the secret life hidden within the wood joints. This publication is a mine of information for specialists and will open up an almost forgotten world to the craftsmen of today.
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Additional Books For Working With Timbers and Stone Masonry
Masonry Books .
This catalogue page lists a large number of books for masonry construction.
Masonry Construction Books .
This catalogue page lists a large number of books for stone masonry, stone walls, and brick masonry.
Stone Sculpturing Books.
This catalogue page lists a large number of books for sculpturing stone.
Masonry Ovens & Kilms Books .
This catalogue page lists a large number of books for building & using ovens and kilms.
The Old Castle Shop .
A stone masonry, masonry, timberframing, and woodworking site.
Pacific Mountain Masonry .
Contractor Supply, construction equipment, masonry tools, and supplies for construction contractors, timberframers, and log home owners.
Stone Masonry and Working With Stone Books
Masonry Books
These books are on stone, brick, and block construction, slate roofs, timber framing, and log house building.
Masonry Books
This catalogue page lists books for stone masonry, stone walls, and brick masonry.
Masonry Books
This catalogue page has several of our recommended books for building masonry, engineering books and manuals.
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