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Driveways, Paths and Patios: A Complete Guide to Design, Management and Construction
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Product Description
A step-by-step guide to designing, planning, and constructing driveways, walkways, and patios—for do-it-yourselfers as well as those employing a contractor.
Driveways, walkways, and patios are an essential part of most properties, and this comprehensive guide provides a detailed explanation of exactly how they are designed, planned, and constructed. Written by an expert with over thirty years’ experience in hardscaping, illustrated with 230 clear color photos and drawings, and packed with ideas, tips, and practical information, this book is aimed at all those looking to enhance their home with paved features that will last for years. Among the topics covered are: design with reference to planned use, style, size, gradients, and special features; available materials; drainage; the mathematics of paving and leveling; tools and equipment; and curbs and edging.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #691593 in Books
- Published on: 2006-04-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 192 pages
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About the Author
Prior to being disabled, Tony McCormack was the senior contracts manager and proprietor of A.J. McCormack & Son, a contracting company specializing in all forms of paving and groundwork. He was the hard-landscaping expert for the Expertgardener website hosted by Alan Titchmarsh for Ground Force TV series. He is the webmaster of Pavingexpert.com, the world's most popular paving and hard-landscaping website.
Customer Reviews
This is the book to turn to for any driveway or path project start to finish.
Driveways, Paths and Patios: A Complete Guide to Design, Management and Construction provides an excellent survey of how driveways and paths are constructed, packing over two hundred color photos and drawings with a step-by-step guide for any who would build their own. From basic driveway and path design to choosing proper materials, estimating costs and considering drainage, this is the book to turn to for any driveway or path project start to finish.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
