Ultimate Guide Masonry & Concrete, 3rd Edition Design, Build, Maintain [Paperback]

Ultimate Guide to Masonry and Concrete, 3rd edition, covers a wide range of masonry subjects, including basic installations, specific projects, and common repairs with concrete, block, brick, stone, tile, and stucco. Readers will find the information they need on tools, materials, and techniques explained in plain language and shown in full-color photographs and detailed, colorful illustrations. The construction of 60 of the most-popular masonry projects, such as laying a brick patio or walkway, building a barbecue, and building a retaining wall, are covered in detail with dozens of step-by-step photographs and large cutaway illustrations. Readers will find tips and special features on alternative approaches to projects that let them apply the information to different types of buildings and sites. Thorough coverage of masonry repairs and maintenance is also included.
Covers a wide range of subjects, 60 projects and tasks, and common repairs with concrete, block, brick, stone, tile, and stucco. Over??1,000 photographs and illustrations.
SafetyIntroduction??Chapter 1 DesignPattern and TextureColor and ToneSize and ScaleSite OrientationSlopes and DrainageCurves and CornersWalk and Drive OptionsDesign Gallery??Chapter 2 ToolsBasic and Specialty Tools??Chapter 3 ConcreteMixesForming and ReinforcingPouringFinishing and CuringMaintenance and Repair??Major Projects:Concrete FootingConcrete PierConcrete SlabLandings and Steps??Concrete Gallery??Chapter 4 BlockMaterialsSetting BlockMaintenance and Repair??Major Projects:Block WallBlock Retaining WallInterlocking Block WallBarbecue??Block Gallery??Chapter 5 StuccoMaterialsApplicationsMaintenance and Repair??Major Projects:Stucco on BlockStucco on Wood??Stucco Gallery??Chapter 6 BrickMaterialsBrick PatternsReinforcing BrickBrick Mortar