""How To Build A California Adobe"" by Harrington, Mark Raymond is a comprehensive guidebook that provides step-by-step instructions on how to construct a traditional adobe home in California. The book begins with a brief history of adobe construction and its significance in California's architectural heritage. It then delves into the technical aspects of building an adobe home, including selecting the right soil, preparing the site, constructing the foundation, laying the adobe bricks, and finishing the walls with plaster. ...
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""How To Build A California Adobe"" by Harrington, Mark Raymond is a comprehensive guidebook that provides step-by-step instructions on how to construct a traditional adobe home in California. The book begins with a brief history of adobe construction and its significance in California's architectural heritage. It then delves into the technical aspects of building an adobe home, including selecting the right soil, preparing the site, constructing the foundation, laying the adobe bricks, and finishing the walls with plaster. The author also covers important topics such as building codes, permits, and safety considerations. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs, diagrams, and drawings that help readers visualize the construction process. Whether you are a DIY enthusiast, a contractor, or simply interested in California's architectural history, ""How To Build A California Adobe"" is an invaluable resource that will guide you through the process of building your own adobe home.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Very Good. Book 57 pages, b/w photos, drawings, reading list, 8vo; rust boards/black cloth. Very good condition, Lane Publishing stamp front endpaper, pocket, stamp back endpaper, cover boards rubbed, light ear spine ends/corner tips; no dust jacket.
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