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Living Homes: Stone Masonry, Log and Strawbale Construction, 6th Edition,New
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The house of your Dreams does not have to be expensive. The key is all in the planning. How much a house costs, how it looks, how comfortable it is, how energyefficient it isall these things occur on paper before you pick up even one tool. A little extra time in the planning process can save you tens of thousands of dollars in construction and maintenance. That is time well spent!Living Homes takes you through the planning process to design an energy and resource efficient home that won't break the bank. Then, from the footings on up to the roof, author Thomas J. Elpel guides you through the nuts and bolts of construction for slipform stone masonry, tiltup stone walls, log home construction, building with strawbales, making your own terra tile floors, windows and doors, solar water systems, masonry heaters, framing, plumbing, greywater, septic systems, swamp filters, concretefly ash countertops, painting and more.Living Homes was completely reorganized and revised for the new sixth edition, based on five additional years of building experience with lowcost, high efficiency construction methods. Get the latest ideas on how to build a highperformance house that will stand the test of time! The sixth edition includes fifteen pages of new material covering the latest stone masonry tips, plus revised and expanded tips and techniques throughout the book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Living Homes: Stone Masonry, Log and Strawbale Construction, 6th Edition'? A: The book covers a variety of topics related to sustainable home construction, including slipform stone masonry, log home construction, strawbale building, and energy-efficient designs.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Living Homes' is Thomas J. Elpel, who brings extensive experience in low-cost, high-efficiency construction methods.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in home construction? A: Yes, the book is designed to assist beginners by guiding them through the planning and construction process with clear instructions and valuable tips.
- Q: What is the publication date of the 6th edition? A: The 6th edition of 'Living Homes' was published on November 24, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 256 pages filled with practical information and techniques for building energy-efficient homes.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but remains in satisfactory condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Does the book include any new material compared to previous editions? A: Yes, the 6th edition includes fifteen pages of new material and revised tips based on five additional years of building experience.
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Living Homes'? A: The main focus is on helping readers design and build energy and resource-efficient homes without incurring high costs.
- Q: Can this book help with planning sustainable home projects? A: Absolutely, the book emphasizes the importance of planning and provides guidance to save costs in construction and maintenance.