Masonry Fireplace and Chimney Handbook [Paperback]

James E. Amrhein (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 225 pages
• Publisher: Masonry Inst of Amer; 2nd edition (June 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940116294
• ISBN-13: 978-0940116290
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,234,759 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Book., February 27, 1999

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This review is from: Masonry Fireplace and Chimney Handbook (Paperback)

This is a very good book on designing good solid single face, multiple face, and Rumford fireplaces. There are many simple to understand formulas to insure proper operation and look. Much of the Uniform Building Code concerning chimneys and fireplaces is reprinted and explained as well. There is also excellent information on designing with an eye to seismic reinforcement. The only problem I saw with this book was the lack of information on framing around the fireplace. It seems that niether framing books nor masonry books treat this subject though. Overall a very thorough treatment of chimney's and fireplaces.