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Author : Creative Homeowner Press
Publisher : Creative Homeowner Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1580112986
Covers a wide range of subjects, 60 projects and tasks, and common repairs with concrete, block, brick, stone, tile, and stucco. Over 900 photographs and illustrations.
Author : Creative Publishing International
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Do-it-yourself work
ISBN : 0865735921
-- Includes instructions for building popular masonry projects, such as barbecues, patios and retaining walls. -- Step-by-step instructions accompanied by color photos.
Author : Jeannette T. Adams
Publisher : Chapman & Hall
Page : 1136 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015014103082
Author : Editors of Cool Springs Press
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1591866375
Love all of your masonry and concrete projects--knowing that you did them yourself!--with help from our experts. No projects offer more aesthetic or financial satisfaction than DIY concrete and masonry projects. Homeowners can routinely save thousands of dollars in labor costs by buying and installing materials that are readily available. This updated 4th edition of Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Concrete & Masonry includes traditional techniques for laying concrete, adapted to make them easy for ordinary homeowners, and also features completely modern materials and techniques, such as tumbled concrete pavers, acid-etching for colored concrete slabs, and important green paving options, such as rain-garden arroyos and permeable pavers. Several cutting-edge projects, like polished concrete countertops and stamped concrete walkways, are included in this book. An exposed aggregate patio, a reinforced concrete block wall, and the latest tools and materials for handling new products are featured. A completely new section on foundation walls shows you all the options, including the latest structural insulated panels, that are now more DIY friendly than ever. No homeowner or do-it-yourselfer will want to miss this chance to master the best methods to create lasting beauty around the house.
Author : Editors of Creative Publishing international,Editors of Creative Publishing
Publisher : Creative Publishing International
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781589235205
"Includes traditional techniques for laying concrete, as well as new materials and techniques, such as tumbled concrete pavers, acid-etching for colored concrete slabs,and important green paving options, such as rain garden arroyos and permeable pavers"--Provided by publishe
Author : Editors of Sunset Books
Publisher : Oxmoor House
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0376015950
A guide to choosing, building, and maintaining masonry surfaces and structures. This book includes landscape designs that coordinate building materials with the natural surroundings, bringing the pro's touch to your outdoor building projects, with step-by-step instructions for all the essential masonry skills. A comprehensive look at working with concrete includes basic and advanced techniques, creating decorative effects, and resurfacing.
Author : Christine Beall
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2000-09-15
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780071499972
The only all-inclusive, accessible reference for all aspects of building with masonry and concrete for residential purposes - ideal for residential builders, contractors, remodelers, and other professionalsPart of the Complete Construction Series, this design-it, specify-it, and build-it source aids decision-making and construction performance by illustrating and explaining the function and behavior of each materialProvides problem-avoiding insights into installation, construction, storage, and cleaning techniques - filled with tables, graphs, and over 100 illustrations
Author : John Kelsey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 156523698X
This book shows how to design, build and repair masonry like an expert, with the latest techniques and materials, step-by-step directions, safety advice, and hundreds of color illustrations.
Author : Igloo Books Ltd
Publisher : Igloo Books Ltd
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781783437979
Author : Kenneth J. Nolan,Ken Nolan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1572180447
Here is the revised edition of this popular, practical manual with updated information on everything from on-site preplanning and layout through the construction of footings, foundations, walls, fireplaces, and chimneys. Plus, the book covers improved estimating techniques to help readers win more construction bids and pocket a healthy profit every time. The ideal reference for busy masonry contractors.
Author : Editors of Fine Homebuilding
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781561585373
This book provides tips and advice from contractors and builders from all over the country to provide the best advice on formwork, foundations, waterproofing, reinforcement and related topics.
Author : Jon Collinson
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781847975799
Brickwork and Bricklaying is written for those who are new to the craft of bricklaying, and those who are improving their skills. It provides an overview of the materials, processes, craft skills and related subjects to enable the reader to construct their own simple brickwork projects and undertake brickwork-related maintenance projects around the home.The book covers: Materials; Constituents and mix proportions of good quality concrete and mortars, and how to successfully mix both, with an overview of different types of bricks and blocks; Foundations: How to place, compact and cure concrete for simple foundations and bases; Setting-Out: Methods of setting out the positions of simple wall lines, corners and buildings; Bricklaying: Overview of tools required; step-by-step methods and instruction on all the basic craft skills of bricklaying from first principles; different methods of bonding and finishing mortar joints; Boundary Walls: Design principles for boundary and garden walls, including the application and construction of piers; Decorative Brickwork: Simple methods of decoratively enhancing brickwork projects; Maintenance: Identification of the common defects associated with brickwork and masonry and methods for rectifying those defects. A practical guide aimed at those who are new to the craft of bricklaying and also for those who are improving their skills. Provides details of materials, processes and craft skills for the reader to construct their own simple brickwork projects and maintenance around the home. Superbly illustrated with 110 colour photographs and 160 diagrams. Jon Collinson has been involved in bricklaying within the construction industry, as well as teaching brickwork, for over twenty-five years.
Author : Ken Nolan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1572182377
This comprehensive concrete manual has the information you need, both the tried-and-tested methods and materials, and recent innovations. It covers styrofoam forming systems, fiber reinforcing adjuncts, and architectural innovations. Forming, one of the most important elements of concrete work, gets special attention. Every chapter provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for each task, with hundreds of photographs and drawings that show exactly how the work is done.
Author : Fran J. Donegan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1580113427
The Ultimate Guide to Floors, Walls, and Ceilings shows readers how to repair and enhance these areas of his or her home. The floors, walls, and ceilings of a home present dozens of opportunities for remodeling and improvement, and the Ultimate Guide to Floors, Walls, and Ceilings helps readers take advantage of those opportunities. For flooring, readers are guided through the process of applying new finishes to existing flooring to removing old material and installing any one of a number of flooring products. Wall projects include everything from building new walls, repairing damaged ones, and applying new finishes. Readers interested in making ceiling improvements will see how to install ceiling trim work and finish products. Easy-to-follow photography shows readers how they can incorporate the latest trends in floors, walls, and ceiling products and techniques in their homes.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Creative Publishing Int'l
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0865735921
