UEFA Champions League
See All Buying Options
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer – no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Rob Roy
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Cordwood Building: The State of the Art (Natural Building Series) Paperback – 13 Feb. 2003

by Rob Roy (Editor)
4.7 out of 5 stars 147 ratings

Cordwood masonry is an ancient building technique whereby walls are constructed from "log ends" laid transversely in the wall. It is easy, economical, aesthetically striking, energy-efficient, and environmentally sound.

Cordwood Building collects the wisdom of more than 25 of the world’s best practitioners, detailing the long history of the method, and demonstrating how to build a cordwood home using the latest and most up-to-date techniques, with a special focus on building code issues.

Author/editor Rob Roy has been building, researching, and teaching about cordwood masonry for 25 years and, with his wife, started Earthwood Building School in 1981. He has written 10 books on alternative building, presented four videos—including two about cordwood masonry—and has taught cordwood masonry all over the world.

Previous slide of product details
  1. Print length
    240 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    New Society Publishers
  4. Publication date
    13 Feb. 2003
  5. Dimensions
    20.32 x 1.52 x 22.86 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0865714754
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0865714755
Next slide of product details

Product description

About the Author

Rob Roy is a former contractor with twelve previous books to his credit, including Cordwood Building and Timber Framing for the Rest of Us. An expert on underground building, he founded the Earthwood Building School in 1981 with his wife, Jaki, and is frequently a speaker at events throughout North America. Rob Roy is a former contractor with eleven previous books to his credit. He has been utilizing timber framing techniques for the past 25 years in the construction of his own buildings, as well as in the numerous building courses he teaches at Earthwood Building School which he started in 1981. He is most recently the author of Cordwood Building: The State of the Art (New Society, 2003)

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Society Publishers (13 Feb. 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0865714754
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0865714755
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.32 x 1.52 x 22.86 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 147 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Rob Roy has been building, researching and teaching about cordwood masonry for four decades. Widely recognized as a world leading authority on cordwood construction, Rob started Earthwood Building School in 1981 to train builders in the latest cordwood building methods. He has authored and edited a dozen books on alternative and natural building including the first edition of Cordwood Building, Timber Framing for the Rest of Us and Earth-Sheltered Houses. Rob has also presented four videos, including two about cordwood masonry and has taught cordwood masonry all over the world. Rob lives in Chazy, NY

Looking for specific info?

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
147 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Top reviews from United Kingdom

Top reviews from other countries

  • donna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Australia on 26 May 2021
    Verified Purchase
    I love how this book covers everything. Plenty of information to help me with my project.
    Report
  • RJHolz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
    Reviewed in the United States on 26 September 2022
    Verified Purchase
    Clearly written, informative, and nicely illustrated. Probably all you need to get going…(plus bottles, tools, wood, concrete, energy, time…)
    Report
  • Karen Godson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Like Christmas when this arrived!
    Reviewed in Canada on 13 May 2020
    Verified Purchase
    I have been thinking about getting this book since I discovered it a few years ago. The language is easy to understand, drawings and photos are very clear. It will be extremely valuable when I move to the middle of nowhere and build my retirement home. Thank you seller.
    Report
  • Health And Homestead Chad Kreuzer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 March 2008
    Verified Purchase
    This book is a great read. Enjoyable and yet it seems to give plenty of info on the different aspects of the cordwood building process. More than half way through I found out that there was a glossary in the back which helps explain some of the terminology. I would highly recommend this book for anyone thinking of building a cordwood home. This book will give you most of the know-how to build it and most importantly it will help you decide if you do want to build cordwood. It worked for me. My wife and I are presently saving up to build a cordwood home. I think it would be a good idea to watch the "Complete Cordwood DVD" before actually building.
    Report
  • Becca Sharp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, educational book.
    Reviewed in Canada on 30 September 2020
    Verified Purchase
    Top quality book for someone who wants to learn how to build cordwood. The writing is easy to read and explains everything so well. Highly recommend
    Report