Low-Cost Wood Homes for Rural America

Prepared by the Forest Products Laboratory of the U. S. Forest Service, to provide construction information for low cost, easily maintained housing equipped for good family living. Detailed chapters and diagrams include such topics as major house parts, material selection, foundation systems, joists for different floor systems, framed wall systems, roof systems, chimneys, roof coverings, exterior wall coverings, exterior frames, framing details for plumbing and other utilities, thermal insulation, ventilation, interior wall and ceiling finish, floor coverings, interior doors, frames, and millwork, porches, steps and stairs, painting and finishing, foundation enclosures, and a glossary of housing terms.Anderson, L. O. is the author of 'Low-Cost Wood Homes for Rural America' with ISBN 9780894991479 and ISBN 0894991477.