The Complete Guide to Alternative Home Building Materials & Methods

The Complete Guide to Alternative Home Building Materials & Methods
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Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9781601382450
ISBN-13 : 1601382456
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Book Synopsis The Complete Guide to Alternative Home Building Materials & Methods by : Jon Nunan

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Alternative Home Building Materials & Methods written by Jon Nunan and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to identify, locate, and effectively use alternative building materials, including cob, adobe, rammed earth, bamboo, cork, wool carpeting, and more. You will also learn about the structure, climate control, siting, foundations, and flooring options you gain when using these materials. Ultimately, you will come to understand that these materials are cheaper, easier to build with, stronger, more durable, and more fire resistant.


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