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Building in Cob and Pisé De Terre: A Collection of Notes From Various Sources on the Construction of Earth Walls (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A practical response to the urgent need for affordable housing, this book explores the use of earth in construction. It gathers historical examples of cob and rammed earth building across the British Isles, as well as modern experiments in stabilizing soil and chalk for the same purpose. These methods are demonstrated with step-by-step instructions, as well as a thorough explanation of their environmental benefits. The author provides an extensive introduction to the materials, tools, and techniques used by builders who wish to work in this environmentally conscious way.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1333502982
- ISBN 13 9781333502980
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages66
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. A practical response to the urgent need for affordable housing, this book explores the use of earth in construction. It gathers historical examples of cob and rammed earth building across the British Isles, as well as modern experiments in stabilizing soil and chalk for the same purpose. These methods are demonstrated with step-by-step instructions, as well as a thorough explanation of their environmental benefits. The author provides an extensive introduction to the materials, tools, and techniques used by builders who wish to work in this environmentally conscious way. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333502980_0
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