Plank Frame Barn Construction by John L. Shawver
"Plank Frame Barn Construction" by John L. Shawver is a practical guide on barn building techniques, written in the early 20th century. The book notably discusses the plank frame method, which has gained popularity, especially in the Central West of the United States. It aims to provide builders and farmers with detailed information on constructing efficient and durable barns while minimizing the use of timber and labor. In this informative book, Shawvershares insights from his extensive experience with plank frame barns, highlighting the advantages of this construction method. He discusses the significant savings in timber usage, reductions in costs associated with sawing and framing, and the overall efficiency in the building process. The text includes detailed descriptions of the design and assembly of various barn types, complete with illustrations and practical examples. Shawver addresses common concerns, offers expert advice, and presents case studies demonstrating the method's strength and durability, making it a resourceful guide for those interested in sustainable barn construction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shawver, John L., 1859-1934 |
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| Title | Plank Frame Barn Construction |
| Note | "This matter was originally presented in the columns of Carpentry and Building."--Preface. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| LoC Class | TH: Technology: Building construction |
| Subject | Barns -- Design and construction |
| Subject | Farm buildings -- Design and construction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65399 |
| Release Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 152 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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