The Classic Hewn-Log House
Library Bookwatch, Oct, 2005
The Classic Hewn-Log House
Charles McRaven
Storey Publishing
210 MassMoca Way, North Adams, MA 01247
1580175902 $19.95 www.storey.com
The hewn-log house represents early American architecture--and author Charles McRaven has been building and restoring these houses for sixty years: he's in the perfect position to illustrate each step of the process, from building from scratch to repairs. Learn how to replace rotten logs, notch logs, use vintage logs, or handle floor joists in this step-by-step guide, loaded with black and white photos.
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