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Earthen Floors: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice
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- Condition
- EAN
- 9780865717633
- ISBN
- 9780865717633
- Package Dimensions LxWxH
- 8.98x7.24x0.71 Inches
- Weight
- 1.1 Pounds
- Type
- Does not apply
- Brand
- New Society Publishers
- Book Title
- Earthen Floors : a Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice
- Item Length
- 9in
- Publisher
- New Society Publishers, The Limited
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.7in
- Genre
- Technology & Engineering, House & Home, Architecture
- Topic
- Construction / General, Sustainable Living, Sustainability & Green Design, Do-It-Yourself / General
- Item Width
- 7.1in
- Item Weight
- 18 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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Down and dirty - a complete step-by-step guide to making, installing and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floors For most of human history, people have lived in durable, comfortable buildings made from natural materials such as soil, sand, rocks and fiber. All over the globe, these ancient traditions persist; a quarter to a third of the world's population today lives in houses built partially or entirely of earth. Conventional Western building techniques using industrial materials may save time and create efficiencies, but these perceived savings come at considerable financial and environmental cost. As well as boasting a unique and beautiful aesthetic, natural building techniques are accessible, affordable and nontoxic. Earthen Floors: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice is the first comprehensive, fully illustrated manual covering the history, use and maintenance of this attractive, practical flooring option. This detailed, fully-illustrated guide explains every part of the process, including: Sourcing and harvesting materials Preparing the subfloor Pouring, finishing and sealing the floor Living with and maintaining your earthen floor. Because information on creating quality earthen floors was not previously widely available, there have been some negative experiences. Drawing on the combined knowledge of the most qualified earthen floor practitioners, as well their own substantial experience, the authors deliver the definitive resource for this exciting technique, perfect for everyone from the novice to veteran builder.
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Publisher
New Society Publishers, The Limited
ISBN-10
086571763x
ISBN-13
9780865717633
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3038757148
Product Key Features
Book Title
Earthen Floors : a Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Construction / General, Sustainable Living, Sustainability & Green Design, Do-It-Yourself / General
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Technology & Engineering, House & Home, Architecture
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
7.1in
Item Weight
18 Oz
Additional Product Features
Reviews
"At last! The mystery is removed from most wonderful floors in the world. First thing you do: go find an earthen floor, pull off your shoes and socks, have a little walkabout, and discover great surprise and tactile delight. Next thing you do: buy this book, learn everything you need, and go make one yourself. Thank you Sukita and James for making this ancient treasure accessible to all." ---Bruce King, PE, Director, Ecological Building Network "Earthen floors have long been shrouded in mystery... Natural building enthusiasts have known about them and lusted after them, but despite the vast amount of natural building information produced in the past two decades, a tested and true treatise on earthen floors has been missing. No longer! This book is full of information, hard-won lessons learned and the real heart and spirit of natural building. The authors successfully de-mystify the process of mixing, installing, finishing and maintaining an earthen floor in a way that will help novices and seasoned builders alike to produce floors that are the most beautiful, sensual and eco-friendly option available. Thanks Sukita and James!" ---Chris Magwood "With Earthen Floors: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Practice , Sukita and James have come up with the ideal mix of inspiration, experience, technique, and instruction. This book will be of use and benefit to both experienced practitioners and those just dipping their toes into the subject of earthen floors for the first time. It is always a delight to find a well-written, clear and practical guide to natural building practice, and a special treat when fun and informative personal stories are interwoven with good graphics to bring the whole process to life. This book makes a great contribution to the field on every level. " ---David Eisenberg, Director, Development Center for Appropriate Technology " Earthen Floors fills a long-standing gap in the catalog of natural building publications in providing reliable and thorough instruction in earthen floor construction. With a style that is both comfortable and authoritative, this book offers the detailed instruction necessary for executing a quality earthen floor in a variety of different contexts. Crimmel and Thomson have drawn upon their extensive and direct experience in their craft and share valuable lessons learned with their readers. From the exploration of the historical roots of earthen floors to a look at the future of how we can improve upon this practice, Earthen Floors is the most comprehensive and thorough resource on earthen floor technology available today. With Earthen Floors, Crimmel and Thomson offer a gift to the natural building community that makes this technology more accessible to DIYers and professionals alike." ---Jacob Deva Racusin, Author, The Natural Building Companion, Co-Owner, New Frameworks Natural Building, LLC "This book is a welcome treasure, a long awaited and generous sharing of the detailed knowledge gained by the authors through years of testing and teaching and designing and installing earthen floors. In a thoughtfully presented text, we are now gifted with a compendium of information in one place, rather than the myriad conversations, tips, trials and experiments common in the last years of rediscovering and refining this valuable and timely technology. My clients and I will be indebted to Sukita and James for years to come. " ---Laura Bartels, Green Weaver Inc.
Table of Content
Foreword by Paula Baker-Laporte and Robert Laporte Acknowledgments Introduction SECTION 1 About Earthen Floors Chapter 1: The History of Earthen Floors Chapter 2: Understanding Earthen Floors SECTION 2 Materials and Tools Chapter 3: Materials Chapter 4: Tools SECTION 3 Preparing for the Pour Chapter 5: Making the Floor Mix Chapter 6: The Subfloor Chapter 7: Preparing the Work Area SECTION 4 Installing the Floor Chapter 8: Pouring the Floor Chapter 9: Finishing the Floor Chapter 10: Living on, Maintaining and Removing an Earthen Floor SECTION 5 Beyond the Basics Chapter 11: Artistic Touches and Other Techniques Chapter 12: Floor Experiments Chapter 13: Using Radiant Heat Chapter 14: The Future of Earthen Floors Conclusion Appendix A : Glossary Appendix B : References Appendix C : Resources Appendix D : Building a Compacted Gravel (On-Grade) Subfloor Appendix E : Oil and Wax Safety Notes Index
Copyright Date
2014
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
698/.9
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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