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Books! I have some but any suggestions to anymore before class?

07/22/2009 - 17:03
Shannonbeth
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These are the ones i have:
~ Your Low-Tax Dream House
~ Log Home Construction Manual
~Build You Own Low-Cost Log Home
~Foundations and Concrete Work
~Be Your Own House Contractor
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I was wondering if there are any other books that would be useful?
I want books on plumbing and wiring, but are there any that pertain to log homes only or no? Is the wiring and plumbing a large difference between log homes and stick homes?
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07/22/2009 - 17:27
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the class

covers all aspects of building with logs. However, you'll find that they don't teach you everything you need to build a house (that my wife would live in). They don't cover HVAC , plumbing, electrical, home entertainment, etc. very deeply. You should have some info on these. I think Rick Buchanan has a favorite book line, but I plan to use very simple design that even I can't mess up. Also, you don't "need" any info that you don't have already (about nails, wood, etc).

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07/22/2009 - 18:57
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books

After I'd signed up for class, in the weeks of waiting before that weekend I was very antzy! I bought every book I could find on log cabin building. turns out, PRECIOUS little was helpful, because none of them really talked about butt and pass log homes. yeah there was some good stuff about types of logs, span tables, etc but most of it was about how to notch....
I'd be happy to mail you my collection. need the shelf space:) let me know if you're interested.

its good to know the basics of plumbing and electrical The class will tell you what specifics need to be addressed in a BnP home

one of the interesting books I found was a beginners book on masonry and stone work. gonna make a lovely hearth with (free) field stone. might use it on the outside of the walkout basement too. who knows:)



07/22/2009 - 19:11
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more reading

Heres a link where they talk about books from the 'for pro's by pro's' series. might be helpful. I haven't read these yet though.

http://www.loghomebuilders.org/electrical-amp-plumbing-what-book



07/22/2009 - 20:48
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Books

Panderson, what is ur first name if i may ask? I hate o address people by their screen names if i dont'have too. If you don't want to disclose, that's fine too.

Anyway, what book is that you're talking about masonry and stone work? I'd be interested in that also!~Shannon~

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07/22/2009 - 20:50
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reading

panderson03 wrote:
Heres a link where they talk about books from the 'for pro's by pro's' series. might be helpful. I haven't read these yet though.

http://www.loghomebuilders.org/electrical-amp-plumbing-what-book

Can't access :-(
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07/22/2009 - 21:22
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Panderson...

Don't tease the non-members with member's area links! Shannon, guess you'll have to wait till you are a member... :(

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07/22/2009 - 21:44
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Shannon

If you stop buying these or similar books after you finish your home I'd be surprised. There is a never ending list that you will add to along the way. Excited for you.

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07/22/2009 - 22:20
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Excited

I am really excited to get to class. We're gonna be attending the upcoming one in Vegas. Soon i will be able to read all the fun stuff in members only!~Shannon~

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07/22/2009 - 22:59
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For all those going to vegas on a budget

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And enjoy Lost wages haaha

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07/23/2009 - 00:22
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ooops

sorry to tease with the link! I'll have to watch that! you'll be able to see that and so much more very soon!

My name is Pauline, by the way.

the book I have is from Black and Decker. if you google stonework and masonry I'm sure you'll find it!

let me know if yoiu cannot find it and I'll hunt it down.



07/23/2009 - 01:43
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books

that links not that secret www.alibris.com for pros by pros series is pretty good.

I am going to get a quote for a stem wall and a walkout basement real soon-just to get an idea of cost.

the link is used books-save some $$

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07/23/2009 - 02:41
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Thanks you all

Thank you all for the information, i greatly appreciate it!~Shannon~

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07/23/2009 - 23:44
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panderson

Just wanted to let you know if you need any help once you start let me know. If you want to get a hold of me ever my phone number is 320-295-1102 and my e-mail is ~Shannon~

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07/23/2009 - 23:50
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Hi Shannon

call me Pauline. Thanks for your contact info. Will definitely call you when the really work starts. if you get started before we do, you contact me OK. It's easiest to reach me by email. my email is pandnj@msn.com.



07/24/2009 - 11:47
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books

I also recomend a good book on framing. Sunnset, "basic Framing" is a good one to start off with. It seems to be geared more towards the novice.Stu http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u64/hemlock77/

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07/24/2009 - 20:56
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The Well Built House by Jim Locke is an excellent book.

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