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Ultimate Guide to Masonry & Concrete: Design, Build, Maintain

Ultimate Guide to Masonry & Concrete: Design, Build, Maintain
By Editors of Creative Homeowner

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Ultimate Guide to Masonry and Concrete covers a wide range of masonry subjects, including basic installations, specific projects, and common repairs with concrete, block, brick, stone, tile, and stucco. Readers will find the information they need on tools, materials, and techniques explained in plain language and shown in full-color photographs and detailed, colorful illustrations. The construction of 60 of the most popular masonry projects, such as laying a brick patio or walkway, building a barbecue, and building a retaining wall, are covered in detail with dozens of step-by-step photographs and large, cutaway illustrations. Readers will find tips and special features on alternative approaches to projects that let them apply the information to different types of buildings and sites. Thorough coverage of masonry repairs and maintenance is also included.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #77496 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-02-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 288 pages

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From the Back Cover

Ultimate Guide to Masonry and Concrete

Ultimate Guide to Masonry and Concrete shows how to design and build the most popular masonry projects, including dry-laid stonewalls, brick walkways and patios, stucco walls, and indoor and outdoor tile projects.

• Over 950 photographs and illustrations to guide you through your project

• More than 60 detailed step-by-step photo sequences

• Information on the latest products and building techniques

Customer Reviews

I use this as a masonry reference book5
This book covers all aspects of masonry work, from new construction through repair. As a carpenter, I have previous experience with some of the basics of the topics covered, and I would feel confident following the procedures in the book to complete any of the projects listed.

As with any work of this nature, there's a reason why some people do this professionally -- there's a lot that takes experience to learn. But, if you know a few basics you'll probably be glad to have this book as a reference.

Includes A Variety Of Materials 5
I really like this book. It lists materials and techniques that I had not really considered before. Although it did not answer all my questions it gave me a really good preview of what is out there and what it takes to use it. I think this will be a good book to have around for years to come. I am glad I bought it.

Don't Leave Amazon Without It!5
For anyone interested in doing some fine masonry as an 'amateur,' and some really good reminders for the pro as well, this book belongs on the shelves of anybody in love with concrete, as I am.
Anna Marie Fritz, author of "Funny Feline Fotos," and other amazon books.