Brickwork & Paving for House and Garden

by Hammett, Michael

• ISBN13: 9781861266026
• ISBN10: 1861266022
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-08-01
• Publisher: The Crowood Press

Summary

Brickwork & Paving for House and Gardenis a comprehensive guide to clay bricks and mortars, their physical and aesthetic properties, and their use in a wide range of building projects. A clear, accessible text, supported by color photos and diagrams as well as an extensive glossary, provides practical instruction in choosing, using, and making the most of these durable, highly versatile building materials. Written for the do-it-yourself enthusiast and for those wishing to specify brickwork or to check that it is being done correctly by professional builders, this book is an outstanding source of information. Michael Hammet is a retired architect; he currently lectures to architects, engineers, surveyors, and building contractors.

Author Biography

Michael Hammett is a retired architect. He is also an experienced speaker who has given lectures for architects, engineers, surveyors, building contractors and other construction professionals, as well as for students of architecture

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Brickwork Materials	p. 19
Bricklaying	p. 42
Brickwork Masonry	p. 70
Paving	p. 100
Maintenance and Repair	p. 124
Glossary	p. 145
Further Reading	p. 152
Useful Contacts	p. 154
Index	p. 157
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