Download or read book Thatching and Thatched Buildings written by Michael Billett and published by Robert Hale. This book was released on 1988 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Thatches and Thatching written by Marjorie Sanders and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Decon Thatch written by Jo Cox and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Energy Efficiency and Historic Buildings written by David Pickles and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidance provides advice on the principles, risks, materials and methods for insulating thatched roofs. There are estimated to be about fifty thousand thatched buildings in England today, some of which retain thatch which is over six hundred years old. Thatching reflects strong vernacular traditions all over the country. Well-maintained thatch is a highly effective weatherproof coating as traditional deep thatched eaves will shed rainwater without the need for any down pipes or gutters. Locally grown thatch is a sustainable material, which has little impact on the environment throughout its life-cycle. It requires no chemicals to grow, can be harvested by hand or using traditional farm machinery, requires no mechanical processing and therefore has low embodied energy and can be fixed using hand tools. At the end of its life it can be composted and returned to the land. Thatch has a much greater insulating value than any other traditional roof covering. With the right choice of material and detailing, a well-maintained thatched roof will keep a building warm in winter and cool in summer and has the added advantage of being highly sound-proof. The guidance stresses that changes to improve the energy performance of thatched roofs should only be attempted where really necessary as many thatched buildings already provide adequate thermal performance and where the traditional ‘breathable’ performance of the building will not be compromised. This guidance forms one of a series of thirteen guidance notes covering the thermal upgrading of building elements such as roofs, walls and floors.
Download or read book Living Under Thatch written by Barry O'Reilly and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of traditional thatched houses.
Download or read book The 10 Bushcraft Books written by Richard Graves and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-03-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Thatching written by Nicolas Hall and published by Intermediate Technology Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to good-quality thatching, describing in words and pictures how to achieve the maximum possible roof-life using either cultivated or naturally-occurring materials. Reviews the advantages and limitations of thatch as a roofing technique.
Download or read book Thatch written by Dermot Nolan and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Irish Thatch written by Emma Byrne and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The picturesque, white-washed thatched cottage is an iconic emblem of Ireland and beautiful examples of this still-living craft can be found all over the island today. This beautiful new book is a celebration of the enduring beauty and wonder of Irish thatch. With full colour photographs throughout.
Download or read book English Thatched Churches written by Michael Billett and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This remarkable guide is devoted entirely to the picturesque thatched churches that survive in the English countryside. Those who visit them, as well as readers who delight in the beauty of thatch, will find the book an invaluable aid to enhancing enjoyment of the many churches that remain hidden away in remote locations. In addition to the artistry of the beautiful thatched roofs, the interiors reveal a host of treasures, such as 14th century wall paintings, the intricate stone carvings of the Norman masons, ornate wood carvings, rood screens, and the skill of the stained glass window designers. The churches also give an insight into the history of England, as most consist of an architectural mix of various centuries, ranging from the Saxon period to the 20th century. An invaluable and unique reference guide to England's thatched churches, a concise glossary of architectural terms and short summaries of the saints to whom the thatched churches are dedicated are also included.
Download or read book Traditional Crafts of Ireland written by David Shaw-Smith and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows and describes the techniques used in weaving, masonry, calligraphy, furniture making, basket weaving, metalwork, pottery, and other Irish traditional crafts.
Download or read book John Adams written by John Ferling and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-02-09 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Ferling has nearly forty years of experience as a historian of early America. The author of acclaimed histories such as A Leap into the Dark and Almost a Miracle, he has appeared on many TV and film documentaries on this pivotal period of our history. In John Adams: A Life, Ferling offers a compelling portrait of one of the giants of the Revolutionary era. Drawing on extensive research, Ferling depicts a reluctant revolutionary, a leader who was deeply troubled by the warfare that he helped to make, and a fiercely independent statesman. The book brings to life an exciting time, an age in which Adams played an important political and intellectual role. Indeed, few were more instrumental in making American independence a reality. He performed yeoman's service in the Continental Congress during the revolution and was a key figure in negotiating the treaty that brought peace following the long War of Independence. He held the highest office in the land and as president he courageously chose to pursue a course that he thought best for the nation, though it was fraught with personal political dangers. Adams emerges here a man full of contradictions. He could be petty and jealous, but also meditative, insightful, and provocative. In private and with friends he could be engagingly witty. He was terribly self-centered, but in his relationship with his wife and children his shortcomings were tempered by a deep, abiding love. John Ferling's masterful John Adams: A Life is a singular biography of the man who succeeded George Washington in the presidency and shepherded the fragile new nation through the most dangerous of times.
Download or read book FIRE IN THE THATCH written by E.C.R.. Lorac and published by Alien Ebooks. This book was released on 2023-06-13 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the very few known facts about the life of Edith Caroline Rivett is that she was evacuated from London to South Devon during the war. Among London and North Lancashire this region provides the setting for several of her novels. As seen in Fire in the Thatch she apparently knows about its landscape and agriculture, its vernacular architecture and its people. Haycraft, Howard in Murder for Pleasure suggests a formula for the detective genre "50% good detection, 25% character, 25% what you know best". Mrs. Rivett, writing as E. C. R Lorac, certainly fulfils the last 25%. The setting in time is excellent, too. It’s about 1944 and references to the war abound. Rationing of petrol is even an integral part of the story.
Download or read book Smoke Blackened Thatch written by John B. Letts and published by English Heritage. This book was released on 1999 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication assesses the archaeobotanical significance of late medieval Smoke Blackened Thatch (SBT) - the best preserved source of medieval plant remains so far discovered. Over 300 examples have been identified in Southern England, providing researchers with their first opportunity to examine whole-plant specimens of medieval cereals, legumes and crop weeds, many of which are proving to be rare or extinct in Britain.The report provides the historical and botanical background of the wild an cultivated material that were used for thatching in the past. It also reveals many of the techniques that have helped thatched roofs survive for over 500 years. These findings have direct implications for archaeology, building conservation, modern thatching and agricultural botany - a significance reflected in joint publication by English Heritage and The University of Reading.
Download or read book Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions written by Yohei Endo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 1340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gathers the peer-reviewed papers presented at the 13th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions (SAHC), held in Kyoto, Japan, on September 12-15, 2023. It highlights the latest advances and innovations in the field of conservation and restoration of historical and heritage structures. The conference topics encompass history of construction and building technology, theory and practice of conservation, inspection methods, non-destructive techniques and laboratory testing, numerical modeling and structural analysis, management of heritage structures and conservation strategies, structural health monitoring, repair and strengthening strategies and techniques, vernacular constructions, seismic analysis and retrofit, vulnerability and risk analysis, resilience of historic areas to climate change and hazard events, durability, and sustainability. As such the book represents an invaluable, up-to-the-minute tool, providing an essential overview of conservation of historical constructions, and offers an important platform to engineers, architects, archeologists, and geophysicists. Chapter The Challenges of the Conservation of Earthen Sites in Seismic Areas, Chapter Performance Evaluation of Patch Repairs on Historic Concrete Structures (PEPS): Preliminary Results from Two English Case Studies are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Building a Thatch Roof written by Reuben Davis and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-01-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building a thatched roof can be a complex and challenging task, but with the right knowledge and resources, it is possible to create a beautiful and functional thatched roof that will last for many years to come. This comprehensive guide covers all the key steps in the process of building a thatched roof, from planning and preparation to choosing the right materials, constructing the framework, laying the thatch, and maintaining and caring for your thatched roof. It also includes detailed safety precautions and tips, and additional resources for further information and inspiration. This guide is a must-have resource for anyone interested in building a thatched roof, whether a professional thatched roofer or a DIY enthusiast.
Download or read book Historic buildings written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
