Black & Decker Stonework & Masonry Projects: New Projects in Stone, Brick & Concrete [Paperback]

Editors of Creative Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Series: Black & Decker | Publication Date: August 2000

Now you can add the natural stone and other masonry materials to your landscape. Stonework & Masonry Projects provides the information you need to do the work yourself – easily and economically. In an easy-to-follow format, this book demonstrates basic masonry techniques and provides simple, step-by-step instructions illustrated by clear, colorful photography.

Covers stucco, glass block, hypertufa and tile in addition to traditional masonry materials. -- Offers more than 20 complete step-by-step projects.

Learn To Build A:

·   Stone moon window

·   Stone driveway marker

·   Stone veneer house exterior

·   Concrete sidewalk & driveway

·   Flagstone walkway

·   Glass block accent wall

·   Brick pillar and arch

·   Brick pillar and arch

·   Brick barbeque

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About the Author

The editors of Creative Publishing international have created dozens of best-selling titles in the fields of home repair, home improvement, home decor, and landscaping.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing international (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865735824
• ISBN-13: 978-0865735828
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,484,782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great set of starter projects, January 22, 2005

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Mark Mills (Glen Rose, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker Stonework & Masonry Projects: New Projects in Stone, Brick & Concrete (Paperback)

This book is designed for the suburban home owner with access to a 'warehouse' style hardware store. It covers the tools available at your hardware store and how to use them for your masonry projects. A variety of projects are outlined, with an emphasis on poured concrete and purchased blocks (cinder-blocks, bricks, etc). The book is filled with color photos and each project includes a step-by-step construction details. There are many, many useful construction tips.

These are beginner projects, so the book isn't designed to inspire the inner-artist.

Table of Contents:
Introduction:
Planning
Estimating and ordering materials
Masonry tools and equipment
working safe
Masonry Techniques:
Working with Masonry Fasteners
Working with Concrete
Working with Stone
Working with Brick and Block
Masonry Projects:
Walks, Paths and Steps
Walls, Pillars & Arches
Finishing Hourse and Garden Walls
Building Landscape Accents