Ortho's All About Landscape Construction Basics

by Ortho; Erickson, Larry

• ISBN13: 9780897214377
• ISBN10: 0897214374
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Ortho Books

Summary

Fundamental carpentry and masonry skills for outdoor projects, from pathways to arbors. Illustrated with 162 step-by-step illustrations with instructions.

Table of Contents

Outdoor Spaces, Living Rooms	p. 4
Form and Function	p. 6
Evaluate the Site	p. 8
Design Principles	p. 10
Public and Private Spaces	p. 12
Planning Like a Pro	p. 14
Finally, Your Master Plan	p. 16
Dimensions and Details	p. 18
Landscape Builder's Basic Skills	p. 20
Grading and Excavation	p. 22
Drainage Remedies	p. 23
Concrete Facts	p. 24
Selecting Lumber	p. 26
Carpentry: Measuring and Cutting	p. 28
Fasteners	p. 29
Masonry	p. 30
Electrical Wiring	p. 31
Defining Space: Fences and Walls	p. 32
Fence Posts	p. 34
Building and Installing a Fence	p. 36
Gates	p. 40
Wall Basics	p. 42
Mortared Stone Walls	p. 44
Concrete Block Walls	p. 46
Brick Walls	p. 48
Other Stone Walls	p. 50
Precast Block Walls	p. 52
Timber Walls	p. 53
Paths, Walks, and Driveways	p. 54
Paths and Walkways	p. 56
Steps	p. 60
Natural, Soft Paths	p. 62
Driveways	p. 63
Decks, Patios, and Shade Structures	p. 64
Anatomy of a Deck	p. 66
Design and Planning	p. 68
Building a Deck	p. 70
Patio Basics	p. 76
Concrete and Mortar Patios	p. 80
Made in the Shade: Overheads	p. 82
Gentle Gazebos	p. 84
Sheds	p. 88
Garden Beds	p. 92
Compost Bins	p. 93
Ponds	p. 94
Index	p. 95
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