Bricklaying (Paperback)

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Product Description

* The ultimate guide to bricklaying for beginner through profesional * Step-by-step instructions throughout * Techniques and trade skills: damp-proof courses, cavity brickwork, block-laying, arches, windows, fireplaces and more * Complete projects for brick kitchens, outdoor barbeques, steps, and spiral design * All measurements featured in metric and imperial (U.S.) standards

From the Back Cover

BRICKWORKING FROM A-Z . . .FOR NOVICES TO EXPERIENCED PROS

Whether you're a homeowner wanting to do your own repairs, a trade apprentice seeking to sharpen your skills, or a veteran craftsman or contractor with years of experience, you'll turn to this complete guide to bricklaying again and again. There is no more comprehensive or up-to-date reference available on the subject.

Written by a pro with over 25 years in the field, Bricklaying features:

* Over 560 technical drawings and diagrams illustrating technique and clear text that guides you every step of the way
* Skill-building projects with start-to-finish instructions
* Electricity and plumbing integration in brick construction
* Solutions and preventive methods for high-wind concerns in cavity brickwork
* Table for calculating how many bricks are needed for a job
* Brick design for handicapped
* Engineering properties
* Essential topics such as damp-proofing, repairing and carcking mortor, window and door cutting, cleaning brick, and much more

An insider's guide to every facet of the world of brickwork.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (March 22, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071392394
• ISBN-13: 978-0071392396
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #433,618 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for the beginner or home handyman, February 23, 2004

By A Customer

I checked the book out from the library first to get a feel for it, though the illustrations are good, I found the method of instruction haphazard and very much lacking.

In addition the author is Australian and many of the terms used are not US specific. No attempt is made to explain many of the techniques

Go for a time life book, or the following used text "AUDEL'S MASONS AND BUILDERS LIBRARY," by Louis Dezettel (look for volume 2 bricklaying, plastering...) is exceptionally written in regards to detail and very easy to understand.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bricklaying, December 18, 2003

By A Customer

A disapointment. Confusing, full of obscure terms and "inside" tips that are useless to the do-it-yourselfer. Seems like a book written by an expert for other experts. After purchasing this book I picked up a used Time-Life book on masonary that had more good info in 10 pages than this 320 page turkey.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HN3 from Brooklyn NY, July 15, 2003

By	henryeasy "HN3" (NY,) - See all my reviews

If you are a mason of any background, you will love this book. Really well illustrated, diagrams done nicely. Easy to understand. From beginer type work to extreame arch wk & much more. Last point if you want to build a outside grill out of brick check out the 10 brick grill layouts in this book.
Good Stuff!