Landscape Construction

Name: Landscape Construction
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ISBN: 9781401842819

ISBN-10: 140184281X

ISBN-13: 9781401842819

Edition: 2nd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: David Sauter

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With simple, complete instructions for a multitude of exterior construction projects, this publication is a valuable learning and resource tool for landscape contractors, designers, and homeowners. Photos and illustrations support the instructions for such activities as site preparation, grading and drainage, utilities and irrigation, retaining wall construction, paving, exterior carpentry, fencing, and such amenities as pools, ponds, and edging. Readers will welcome the easy-to-follow process of construction and a review of various materials, tools, and methods. A discussion of estimating and bidding for jobs will be of value to professionals in their work and of interest to homeowners as…

Book details

List price: $263.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 7/14/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 512
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.310
Language: English

David Sauter is currently an instructor at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California and is a registered Landscape Architect in the State of California. Prior to his teaching career, Mr. Sauter practiced as a consulting landscape architect in the Midwest. He has additional experience in plant maintenance, plant installation, landscape construction, masonry, carpentry, paving, and landscape management and has presented seminars for the nursery industry, master gardeners, extension services and public service organizations. David Sauter earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Landscape Architecture at Iowa State University and his Master of Arts Degree in Higher Education from The… University of Iowa.



Introduction



The Landscape Construction Process



Legal Requirements



Interpreting Construction Documents



Construction Math



Project Pricing



Safety in the Workplace



Basic Construction Techniques and Equipment Operation



Construction Staking



Site Preparation



Preservation of Existing Site Elements



Removing Unwanted Site Elements



Grading, Site Drainage, and Erosion Protection



Site Grading



Site Drainage



Erosion Control



Site Utilities



DC Site Lighting and Related Electrical Work



Water and Irrigation Systems



Landscaping Retaining Walls and Stairs



Materials and Installation Techniques for Retaining Walls



Tie and Timber Retaining Walls



Segmental Precast Unit Retaining Walls



Dry-Laid Stone Retaining Walls



Gabion Retaining Walls



Stairs



Landscape Paving



Materials and Site Preparation for Paving



Concrete Paving



Unit Pavers



Dry-Laid Stone Paving



Mortared Paving



Granular Paving



Wood Landscape Structures



Materials for Exterior Carpentry



Wood Decks and Platforms



Wood Stairs, Railings, Seating, and Skirting



Wood Overhead Structures



Fences and Freestanding Walls



Fencing



Freestanding Walls



Site Amenties



Water Features and Bridges



Site Furniture, Signage, and Pre-Fabricated Playground Equipment



Edging, Planters, and Plant Protection Equipment



Summary


Appendices


Glossary


Bibliography


Index