Author: Barry O'ReillyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
A celebration of traditional thatched houses.
Living Under Thatch
Author: Barry O'ReillyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
A celebration of traditional thatched houses.
Thatching and Thatched Buildings
Author: Michael BillettPublisher: Robert Hale
ISBN: 9780709062257
Category : Buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This definitive book on thatching and thatched buildings in rural Britain costitutes an authoritative reference guide. It contains masses of practical information and advice for all those who live in thatched houses or who are contemplating buying one. In addition, it makes fascinating reading for everyone interested in this aspect of our rural heritage. Michael Billett guides the reader through the development of thatching through the ages, the materials used, and the various types of buildings covered by thatch which can still be seen today. He describes the skilful and artistic work required to produce the beauty and charm of a thatched roof, and considers the advantages and disadvantages. Also included is a chapter which gives advice on costs, including maintenance and insurance, and modern trends, such as the use of thatch for modern houses. As well as practical advice Thatching and Thatched Buildings also includes descriptions of over five hundred of the most attractive thatched villages, many of which appear as illustrations in the delightful book.
A Thatched Roof
Author: Beverley NicholsPublisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 9781604695120
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Beverley Nichols fans, armchair gardeners, and literature enthusiasts will delight in this reprint of the second book in his Allways trilogy, with facsimile reproductions of Rex Whistler's original graceful illustrations and a new foreword by Roy C. Dicks. Nichols's humorous ruminations on life in the countryside, as always, are refreshing. The typical Nichols gardening anecdotes and familiar characters are there, as well as the author's beloved dog, Whoops, an inveterate spy with a habit of leaping to conclusions.
Thatch
Author: Jeff ShesolPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : American wit and humor, Pictorial
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Thatches and Thatching
Author: Marjorie SandersPublisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781847973214
Category : Roofing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Thatches and Thatching examines the building industry's response to thatching issues, and its achievements in bringing the craft of thatching into the twenty-first century. It shows how it has secured a sustainable and viable future for thatch, without compromising tradition.
The Living Age
Author: Thatched Roofs and Open Sides
Author: Carrie DilleyPublisher:
ISBN: 9780813061535
Category : Indian architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
By examining the past, present, and future of chickees, chickee builders, and their role in tribal life, this architectural and cultural history reveals the relationship between the transformation of these structures and the cultural evolution of the Seminole Tribe.
The 10 Bushcraft Books
Author: Richard GravesPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781508981879
Category : Outdoor life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The 10 Bushcraft Books" is, as the title suggests, literally all ten of Richard Graves' "Bushcraft Handbooks" bound together as a convenient single volume, perfect for slipping into your rucksack.
Thatched Huts and Stucco Palaces
Author: Mahesh Chandra RegmiPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nepal
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
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