Download or read book Homeowner s Guide to Concrete and Masonry written by Robert Scharff and published by Ideals Publications. This book was released on 1982 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Homeowner s Guide to Building with Concrete Brick and Stone written by Portland Cement Association and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Homeowner s Guide to Building with Concrete Brick Stone written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to work with concrete, provides information on the construction of walls, sidewalks, patios, and driveways, and includes advice on maintenance and repair
Download or read book The Homeowner s Guide to Building with Concrete Brick Stone written by Portland Cement Association and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Concrete Masonry and Brickwork written by United States. Dept. of the Army and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly revised and updated guide covers all aspects of concrete, masonry, brickwork. Step-by-step illustrated instructions for building patios, retaining walls, porches, brick barbecue, much more. 173 figures. 54 tables.
Download or read book Black Decker The Complete Guide to Concrete Masonry 4th Edition written by Editors of Cool Springs Press and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Home Masonry written by Creative Publishing International and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2000 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- Includes instructions for building popular masonry projects, such as barbecues, patios and retaining walls. -- Step-by-step instructions accompanied by color photos.
Download or read book The Complete Concrete Masonry and Brick Handbook written by Jeannette T. Adams and published by Chapman & Hall. This book was released on 1983 with total page 1136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Black Decker The Complete Guide to Masonry Stonework 3rd edition written by Editors of Creative Publishing and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No projects offer more aesthetic or financial satisfaction than DIY masonry and stonework projects. Homeowners can routinely save thousands of dollars in labor costs by buying and installing materials that are now readily available for routine purchase. This book includes traditional techniques for laying concrete adapted to the special needs of ordinary homeowners, but also features cutting edge 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 are included, such as polished concrete countertops and stamped concrete walkways. A complete outdoor kitchen project, ideal for a patio, is also included.
Download or read book Masonry and Concrete written by Christine Beall and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2000-09-15 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated written by Peter H. Emmons and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1992-12-28 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From parking garages to roads and bridges, to structural concrete, this comprehensive book describes the causes, effects and remedies for concrete wear and failure. Hundreds of clear illustrations show users how to analyze, repair, clean and maintain concrete structures for optimal performance and cost effectiveness. This book is an invaluable reference for planning jobs, selecting materials, and training employees. With information organized in all-inclusive units for easy reference, this book is ideal for concrete specialists, general contractors, facility managers, civil and structural engineers, and architects.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide written by Igloo Books Ltd and published by Igloo Books Ltd. This book was released on 2000 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Masonry and Concrete written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 60 step-by-step projects: stone patios, brick walkways, tile hearths, and much more.
Download or read book Masonry written by John Kelsey and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Guide to Concrete written by Phil Schmidt and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concrete information for long-lasting concrete projects This book is an all-new hardworking visual guide to the most popular home concrete and masonry projects, endorsed by the biggest manufacturer of concrete products in North America. Readers can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars with this book, since concrete materials are one of the least expensive and long lasting of all building materials. Quikrete Guide to Concrete includes the most common home repairs, but goes a step further by offering some of the most exciting new techniques for building concrete countertops and form-cast landscaping features, as well as techniques for coloring and texturing concrete for designer finishes.
Download or read book Brickwork and Bricklaying written by Jon Collinson and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Making Better Buildings written by Chris Magwood and published by New Society Publishers. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable building from the ground up - the pros and cons of the latest green and natural materials and technologies