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3-day Cordwood Workshop | Event Type: | Conferences & Expos | | | | Company: | Earthwood Building School | | Dates: | Sep 12 2008 - Sep 14 2008 | | Location: | Sacramento, CA | | Address: | Earthwood Building School,
Gasquet,
CA, | | | | Industry: | CON | | Posted By: | UP world | | Reply: | Send Message | | | | Description: | Morning sessions include cordwood theory, slide presentations, explanatory tours, and discussion of the three styles of cordwood construction: built-up corners (stackwall), round houses, and cordwood as infilling within a post-and-beam framework. The kinds of wood and how long to dry them is covered, as well as various alternative mortar mixes. Installing doors and windows is detailed, as is cordwood masonry "special effects." At Earthwood, students examine several different kinds of cordwood masonry buildings. Afternoons are reserved for practical, hands-on work sessions. The third afternoon affords an opportunity for students to consult with Rob about their plans, while Jaki maintains order on the worksite. This workshop gives the student a strong introduction to this ancient building technique. Textbook: Cordwood Building: The State of the Art. The 2008 project will be working on a cordwood home near Earthwood.
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