Download or read book Dry Stone Walling written by and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dry Stone Walling Materials and Techniques written by Nick Aitken and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2023-02-21 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dry stone walls – the thousands of miles of stone ribbon stretching across the landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, Yorkshire Dales and Cotswolds – use construction methods which have existed for thousands of years. Indeed, dry stone structures in the Orkney Islands and Ireland are even older than the Egyptian pyramids. A dry stone wall is more than a pile of rocks. It is a carefully built combination of specialized stones, each co-operating with the other to create something useful, strong and attractive. No mortar is used. The wall relies on friction and gravity, and the skill of the builder, to keep it together. The basic building principles are easily learned and this book provides step-by-step instructions to develop the skills to build many different types of wall and structure. With nearly 200 photographs and diagrams,
Download or read book Dry Stone Walling written by Alan Brooks and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Guide to Dry Stone Walling written by Andy Radford and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2001 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dry stone walling is one of the oldest of countryside crafts, and these attractive structures form one of the most striking features of the rural landscape, whether on upland pastures, fell or moorland. The author looks into the history and development of dry stone walling before demonstrating how to build a wall with step-by-step explanations accompanied by photographs and diagrams.
Download or read book Drystone Retaining Walls written by Paul F. McCombie and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-10-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book draws on theoretical work and full-scale practical testing to give engineers confidence in the methods which may be used in design and assessment, and insight into what matters most in the way in which drystone retaining walls are built. It shows how to design new or replacement drystone retaining walls which are efficient, sustainable, attractive, and in keeping with the character of the area in which they are built, and to make fair assessments of existing walls.
Download or read book A Solitary Trade written by Robert Drake and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Building Stone Walls written by John Vivian and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-10-24 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rustic and charming or stately and proud, a well-built stone wall can add personality and beauty to your property. John Vivian’s lively approach and step-by-step instructions encourage you to transform a pile of rocks into an enduring landscape feature with gates, retaining walls, or stiles to suit your needs. Whatever unique challenges come with your site — poor drainage, sloping ground, or low-quality rubble material — Vivian offers innovative designs and reproducible methods to help you build a beautiful, long-lasting wall.
Download or read book Dry Stone Walls written by Swiss Environmental Action Foundation and published by Scheidegger and Spiess. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dry stone walls are a critical component of the landscape in Switzerland and many other countries. They support the cultivation of agriculture and livestock, and they are also are also integral to the ecosystem. And, in many locations across Switzerland, they are in need of restoration by those with a thorough understanding of their roles and vast range of types and purposes. Drawing on the copious research and practice of the Swiss Environmental Action Fund, Dry Stone Walls is a uniquely comprehensive work on the topic, combining cultural history with a guide to plants and animals that find their habitat in such structures and a practical, step-by-step manual to the building and maintenance of dry stone walls. Richly illustrated with more than four hundred photographs and drawings, including many in color, the book contains a wealth of advice for both the planning of new dry stone walls and the care of existing ones, as well as information on structural analysis and the organization of building sites. The book will serve as a guide for future generations everywhere to this ancient practice that is in danger of extinction.
Download or read book Introducing Dry Stone Walls written by Dry Stone Walling Association and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Building and Repairing Dry Stone Walls written by Lawrence Garner and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Building and Repairing Dry Stone Walls written by L. Garner and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Building Stone Walls written by Charles McRaven and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 1999-01-11 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Download or read book Dry Stone Walls written by Lawrence Garner and published by Shire Publications. This book was released on 1984 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dry stone walls of Britain happen also to be in areas which attract many tourists and so it is not surprising that the walls which are an intergal part of the landscape should provoke so many questions: 'When were they built?', 'Who built them?', 'How do they stand up without cement?' This book answers these and many other questions. The reasons for building dry stone walls, the story of their development, technical details of their construction, regional styles and the state of the craft today are all covered. Some old myths and legends are dispelled, in particular the mistaken idea that walling is a dying craft. This survey for the general reader is an ideal introduction to more detailed study.
Download or read book Dry Stone Wall Features written by Eddie Rowney and published by Conran Octopus. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dry Stone Walling written by Andy Radford and published by Crowood Press. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dry stone walls are a distinguishing and attractive feature of upland Britain, yet there are many in a state of disrepair. Shot in the beautiful landscape of north Wales, this inspiring film guides the viewer through the technique of building and repairing a dry stone wall. Embarking on a repair to a wall section, Andy Radford goes down to the foundations to rebuild the wall cheek with stone runners, through stones and coping stones. As the repair progresses, he fills between the runners with hearting and explains the importance of bridging stones and pinning. This companion DVD toA Guide to Dry Stone Walling covers tools and safety, dismantling the wall, preparations and foundations, grading stones, laying foundations, and building the wall.
Download or read book Building Special Features in Dry Stone written by Richard Tufnell and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book New Stone Technology Design and Construction for Exterior Wall Systems written by Barry Donaldson and published by ASTM International. This book was released on 1988 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
