Bricklaying

by Peter Cartwright

Book Overview

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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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071392394
• ISBN13: 9780071392396
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"