Project Gutenberg 2021-05-21 Public domain in the USA. 211 Shawver, John L. 1859 1934 Plank Frame Barn Construction "This matter was originally presented in the columns of Carpentry and Building."--Preface. Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Plank Frame Barn Construction" by John L. Shawver is a practical guide on barn building techniques, written in the early 20th century. The book notably discusses the plank frame method, which has gained popularity, especially in the Central West of the United States. It aims to provide builders and farmers with detailed information on constructing efficient and durable barns while minimizing the use of timber and labor. In this informative book, Shawver shares insights from his extensive experience with plank frame barns, highlighting the advantages of this construction method. He discusses the significant savings in timber usage, reductions in costs associated with sawing and framing, and the overall efficiency in the building process. The text includes detailed descriptions of the design and assembly of various barn types, complete with illustrations and practical examples. Shawver addresses common concerns, offers expert advice, and presents case studies demonstrating the method's strength and durability, making it a resourceful guide for those interested in sustainable barn construction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Barns -- Design and construction Farm buildings -- Design and construction NA TH Text Category: Engineering & Technology Category: Architecture Category: How To ... 81511 2025-09-26T05:06:13.834999 text/html 61522 2024-10-18T13:53:23 text/html 1803590 2025-09-26T05:06:16.834036 application/epub+zip 1802480 2025-09-26T05:06:14.513022 application/epub+zip 73031 2025-09-26T05:06:14.160030 application/epub+zip 1838021 2025-09-26T05:06:18.547036 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1823791 2025-09-26T05:06:16.488002 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98353 2022-09-29T12:36:40.245564 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 56585 2025-09-26T05:06:13.493997 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 36677 2024-10-18T13:53:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16716 2025-09-26T05:06:18.674976 application/rdf+xml 18737 2025-09-26T05:06:14.248997 image/jpeg 2516 2025-09-26T05:06:14.203008 image/jpeg 1733161 2025-09-26T05:06:13.900040 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog