The Complete Guide to Building Affordable Earth-Sheltered Homes: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply (Back to Basics Building)
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (978 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1601383738 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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We are proud of the high quality of our books and hope you will enjoy this eBook version. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed. If earth-sheltered building is good enough for Bill Gates’ $136 million mansion, then it just might be good enough for you too.Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Some of the factors discussed include the different types of soil and how to adjust to them, the level of precipitation and how to manage runoff, and how to maximize use of natural light sources.Construction experts and earth-sheltered homebuilders have been interviewed and their expertise is included in this guide to help you learn how you can create your own underground home. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president’s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Details of construction methods are found throughout the book, including tips and advice for planning, excavation, flooring, walls, framing, waterproofing, roofing, drainage, and insulation. Contrary to
Later he owned and operated a marine construction company that built concrete and wood floating docks. He has a master s degree in business and holds a teaching certificate for High School level math and science. He currently teaches several online courses on e-commerce and is a published writer and poet. After getting an undergraduate degree in Zoology and Oceanography from the University
"Building Affordable Earth-Sheltered Homes" according to Kelly Hart. I am always suspicious when I see a book title proclaiming the book is complete and everything you need to know about a subject. This usually is not possible, especially with any complex topic. So when I received a review copy of The Complete Guide to Building Affordable Earth-Sheltered Homes: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply by Robert McConkey, I raised my eyebrows. And in this case, it was for good reason to be skeptical.I think that a better title for this book would have. Worth reading. ok. Broad Brush, lacks details A very basic primer on the subject; far from "complete" and lacking details on the subjects covered. If you are brand new to working with contractors or the overall concept of building an earth sheltered home this may have something for you. Otherwise, pass this one by.
He has a master s degree in business and holds a teaching certificate for High School level math and science. His wife Helen and two grown children, Andrew and Kendra, enjoy an active life in the Pacific Northwest that includes boating, scuba diving, running, and cycling." . After getting an undergraduate degree in Zoology and Oceanography from the University of Washington, he went on to manage a small homebuilding and remodeling company in the Seattle area. Robert is still active in his marine construction and maintenance business and works part-time as a freelance writer and business consultant. He curren