South African Timber Buildings: A Craft Revived by Rudd, Rosemary

South African Timber Buildings: A Craft Revived by Rudd, Rosemary

Hardcover, ISBN 9780620374132
Publisher: Clifton Publications, 2006 First Edition

Used - Very Good+. This book is in very good condition. The cover have some very limited signs of wear and the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. The book is protected with a Cellophane cover. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied.

Traces the history of timber buildings in South Africa – some dating back to the early 1800’s. Features scores of full-colour photographs of Hindu Temples, Churches, Community Halls and houses in the Historical Section. It also highlights the need for greater conservation of old buildings. In addition, there is a brief history of the areas in which these relics were found, and often of the people who founded the towns and buildings in these areas almost two centuries ago. In the centre of the title we discuss and showcase some of the role-players in the industry, such as forestry growers, timber treaters and sawmillers, and the nationally represented Timber Frame Builders Association. This well-illustrated title features tips on choosing the right builder, bad building practices and has numerous full colour photogrpahs of the beautiful, award-winning modern-day timber houses throughout the country, providing potential home-owners with plenty of ideas for their new timber home. Widely regarded as a coffee-table book with substance.