Masonry and Concrete Design, Build, Maintain

Name: Masonry and Concrete Design, Build, Maintain
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ISBN: 9781580112987

ISBN-10: 1580112986

ISBN-13: 9781580112987

Edition: 2nd 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Creative Homeowner Editors

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Book details

List price: $19.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Creative Homeowner
Publication date: 2/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English



Introduction



Design


Pattern and Texture


Color and Tone


Size and Scale


Site Orientation


Slopes and Drainage


Curves and Corners


Walk and Drive Options


Design Gallery



Tools


Basic and Specialty Tools


Layout Tools


Excavation Tools


Mixing Tools


Cutting Tools


Setting and Finishing Tools


General Hand Tools


Power Tools


Safety Tools



Concrete


Mixes


Estimating Concrete


Mix Proportions


Mixing Concrete On Site


Mixing Concrete by Hand


Forming and Reinforcing


Joints In Concrete


Formed and Formless Piers


Reinforcing


Pouring


Moving the Mix


Finishing and Curing


Curing Concrete


Removing the Forms


Maintenance and Repair


Preventative Maintenance


Major Projects


Concrete Footing


Concrete Pier


Concrete Slab


Landing and Steps


Concrete Gallery



Block


Materials


Mixing Mortar


Surface-Bond Masonry


Glass Block


Setting Block


Installation Sequence


Filling In Between Leads


Maintenance and Repair


Filling Cracks and Holes


Cleaning Masonry Block


Drying Out Basements


Major Projects


Block Wall


Block Retaining Wall


Interlocking Block Wall


Barbecue


Block Gallery



Stucco


Materials


Stucco Pros & Cons


Stucco Mixes


Stucco Beads and Moldings


Fiber-Reinforced Stucco


Setting Up the Job


Stucco Finishes


Adding Color


Painting Stucco


Evaluating EIFS Stucco


Applications


Stucco Over Plywood


Stucco Over Block


Maintenance and Repair


Repairing Damaged Stucco


Major Projects


Stucco on Block


Stucco on Wood


Stucco Gallery



Brick


Materials


Types of Brick


Brick Patterns


Reinforcing Brick


Strengthening Mortar Joints


Brick Mortar


Setting Brick


Setting Veneer Brick


Maintenance and Repair


Cleaning and Repairing Walls


Spot Repairs


Major Projects


Dry-Laid Paver Walk


Mortar-Laid Walk


Brick Planter


Brick Veneer Half-Wall


Brick Gallery



Stone


Materials and Patterns


Choosing Stone


Estimating Materials


Special Stone Tools


Cutting and Shaping


Cutting Stone


Setting and Finishing


Stone in Sand


Stone in Mortar


Maintenance and Repair


Different Cleaning Procedures


Dealing with Stains


Major Projects


Dry-Laid Stone Wall


Mortar-Laid Stone Wall


Facing Stone


Flagstone Patio and Steps


Stone Gallery



Tile


Materials


Basic Tile Types


Substrates & Adhesives


Tile Sizes & Shapes


Tile Patterns


Preparing Floors


Laying Out the Job


Cutting Tile


Setting Floor Tile


Cutting Partial Tiles


Joint Spacing


Finishing Tiles


Setting Wall Tile


The Tiling Sequence


Maintenance and Repair


Fixing Common Problems


Sealing Grout & Unglazed Tile


Fixing Broken Tiles


Setting Replacement Tile


Major Projects


Tiling a Hearth


Patio Entry


Tile Gallery


Resource Guide


Glossary


Index


Photo Credits