Stonework : Techniques and Projects
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Book Description
Readers will learn to collect and handle stone while creating walls, stairs, pools, and even waterfalls.
From the Back Cover
Discover the lasting satisfaction of working with stone and learn the tricks of the trade from a master craftsman.
No building material rivals stone for beauty, permanence, and enduring popularity. Builder Charles McRaven offers the benefits of his fifty years of stonework experience in Stonework, a book that will inform, entertain, and inspire anyone using or working with stone.
McRaven helps even first-time builders comprehend the intricacies of working with different stone types; choosing the most suitable stone; handling, cutting, and shaping stone; working with recycled stone; and using stone inside the home.
Stonework presents complete, fully illustrated instructions for:
* Using stone for gardens, paths, pools, and waterfalls
* Building walls, from simple to serpentine
* Making gateways, pillars, and doorways
* Using large stones as wall and landscape accents
* Installing stone steps for porches and entries
* Creating retaining walls
* Building bridges and walkways
Stonework : Techniques and Projects
Stonework: Techniques and Projects,Charles McRaven,Storey Publishing, LLC,0882669761,Building,Building Engineering (Specific Aspects),Building, Stone,Construction - Masonry,Crafts & Hobbies,Do-It-Yourself - Masonry,General,Hobbies/Crafts,Home Improvement / Construction,Stone,House & Home / Masonry
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