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Woodburner's Companion : Practical Ways of Heating with Wood by Dirk Thomas (2006, Perfect)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHood & Company, Incorporated, Alan C.
ISBN-100911469281
ISBN-139780911469288
eBay Product ID (ePID)57127569
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitleWoodburner's Companion : Practical Ways of Heating with Wood
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicGeneral, Construction / Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Power Resources / General, Equipment, Appliances & Supplies
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreTechnology & Engineering, House & Home
AuthorDirk Thomas
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight9.5 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-049775
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"Authored by veteran New England woodburner and chimney sweep Dirk Thomas -- who's also done his time as a commercial woodcutter and logger -- The Woodburner's Companion is an excellent overview of residential woodburning strategies." -- Editor, Back Home Magazine "Back Home Magazine", """You will be helped by this book to burn wood economically, efficiently and, most important, safely."" from the Foreword by Castle Freeman, Contributing Editor, The Old Farmer's Almanac", """Authored by veteran New England woodburner and chimney sweep Dirk Thomas, who's also done his time as a commercial woodcutter and logger. The Woodburner's Companion is an excellent overview of residential woodburning strategies."" Back Home Magazine"
Dewey Decimal697/.22
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisBurning wood for heat is a sustainable alternative to dependence on oil and natural gas. With higher energy prices and supply uncertainties, many people are returning once again to the comfort and security of wood heat. This third edition contains an all-new appendix on designing a house for wood heat as well as references to recommended government and private websites containing useful information. You can stay warm without going broke, and, as an added benefit, you can weather a mid-winter power outage in style! Dirk Thomas, experienced woodburner and chimney sweep, is the perfect guide to the many ways of burning wood for heat. He discusses the fuel value of various woods, how to buy firewood and get the most heat from it, the environmental impact of woodburning, and a variety of chimney and flue arrangements. Throughout, the emphasis is on woodburning safety. His detailed descriptions of woodburning installations are based on the latest codes and recommendations from the US and Canada. Book jacket., As natural gas and oil prices rise, Americans are returning once again to the comfort and security of wood heat. Thousands have benefited from reading The Woodburner's Companion, first published in 2000. Now the author has added new material and updated technical information where necessary. You can stay warm without going broke, and, as an added benefit, you can weather a mid-winter power outage in style! Dirk Thomas, experienced woodburner and chimney sweep, is the perfect guide to the ins and outs of the many ways available to burn wood for heat. Throughout, the emphasis is on woodburning safety. Even knowledgeable woodburners will gain from his detailed descriptions of woodburning installations, which are based on the latest codes and recommendations from the U.S. and Canada, With fuel prices still going higher, more people than ever are looking at alternative ways to stay warm. This third edition of Dirk Thomas's popular and authoritative guide adds a section on getting started with wood heat. In addition there is a new "FAQ" section where frequently asked questions are answered. Thousands have benefited from reading The Woodburner's Companion, first published in 2000, revised in 2004 and now even better in its third edition. You can stay warm without going broke, and as an added benefit, you can weather a mid-winter power outage in style!, With fuel prices still going higher, and the possibility of supply uncertainties, more people than ever are looking at burining wood for heat. This third edition of Dirk Thomas's popular and authoritative guide contains the latest information on the various ways of burning wood for heat. In addition, there is a new appendix on designing a house for wood heat.
LC Classification NumberTH7437.T46 2006
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