Description
Book SynopsisThis 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 colour illustrations. Basic techniques are described for working with mortar, making repairs to brick, mending concrete, attaching fastening and removing stains. A section on building with concrete discusses what can go wrong and why, with sage advice on preparing for the project, forms, pouring and finishing, footings and making adobe. Thorough coverage of masonry repairs and maintenance is also included, plus useful tips and special tricks of the trade.
Table of Contents1 Masonry Techniques Working with Mortar Repairs to Brick Mending Concrete Holes in Asphalt Removing Stains and Blemishes Fastening to Masonry 2 Building with Concrete What Goes Wrong and Why Preparing for the Project Forms for Slabs Pouring and Finishing the Slab Building a Patio Driveways Sturdy Footings for Strong Walls Rugged Steps of Cast Concrete Making Adobe 3 Mastering a Rugged Material Selecting Bricks and Stone Salvaging Stone Breaking up Masonry Erecting Scaffolding 4 Building with Brick, Block, Tile, and Stone Paving a path or patio Building a Wall Veneering a Concrete Slab with Tile Veneering a House With Brick Paving with Stone Constructing Walls of Natural Stone Concrete Block for Economical Construction Brick Barbecues Decorative Brick Serpentine Wall Brick and Stone Arches
