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005 20190325233544.0
008 060202s2006 bcc b 001 0 eng
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020 $a0865715211 :$c$31.95
035 $a(OCoLC)ocm63705446
035 $a(NNC)5710180
040 $aNLC$cNLC$dBAKER$dKUT$dVP@$dNNC$dOrLoB-B
055 0 $aTH4819 E27$bR69 2006
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090 $aTH4819.E27$bR679 2006
100 1 $aRoy, Rob,$d1947-
245 10 $aEarth-sheltered houses :$bhow to build an affordable underground home /$cRob Roy.
260 $aGabriola, BC :$bNew Society Publishers,$c2006.
263 $a0603
300 $axiii, 255 p., [8] p. of plates :$bill. (some col.) ;$c23 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 00 $gCh. 1.$tEarth-sheltered design principles -- $gCh. 2.$tSiting and excavation -- $gCh. 3.$tFoundations -- $gCh. 4.$tThe floor -- $gCh. 5.$tExternal walls -- $gCh. 6.$tTimber framing -- $gCh. 7.$tWaterproofing, insulation & drainage -- $gCh. 8.$tThe living roof -- $gCh. 9.$tFinishing the exterior -- $gCh. 10.$tInterior considerations -- $gCh. 11.$tPerformance -- $gCh. 12.$tOur Earth-sheltered home - a case study /$rMark Powers -- $gApp.$tRadon -- $gApp.$tStress load calculations.
520 1 $a"A highly practical guide, Earth-Sheltered Houses brings earth-sheltered construction completely up to date for those who want to build their own underground home at moderate cost. It describes the benefits of sheltering a home with earth, including added comfort and energy efficiency, low maintenance, and protection against fire, sound, earthquake and storm. The book covers all of the various construction techniques involved, including details on planning, excavation, footings, floor, walls, framing, roofing, waterproofing, insulation and drainage. Specific methods appropriate for the inexperienced owner-builder are a particular focus."--BOOK JACKET.
650 0 $aEarth sheltered houses$xDesign and construction.
852 80 $boff,ave$hAA7180$iR7995