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Landscape Construction David Sauter

Landscape Construction By David Sauter

Landscape Construction by David Sauter


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Includes discussions about site preparation, grading and drainage, utilities and irrigation, retaining wall construction, paving, exterior carpentry, fencing and free-standing walls, and such amenities as pools, ponds and edging.

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Landscape Construction by David Sauter

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 they consider their own exterior projects. This may be the sole resource needed to accomplish a multitude of hardscape construction goals.

Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: The Landscape Construction Process Chapter 2: Legal Requirements Chapter 3: Interpreting Construction Documents Chapter 4: Construction Math Chapter 5: Project Pricing Chapter 6: Safety in the Workplace Chapter 7: Basic Construction Techniques and Equipment Operation Chapter 8: Construction Staking Section 2: Site Preparation Chapter 9: Preservation of Existing Site Elements Chapter 10: Removing Unwanted Site Elements Section 3: Grading, Site Drainage, and Erosion Protection Chapter 11: Site Grading Chapter 12: Site Drainage Chapter 13: Erosion Control Section 4: Site Utilities Chapter 14: DC Site Lighting and Related Electrical Work Chapter 15: Water and Irrigation Systems Section 5: Landscaping Retaining Walls and Stairs Chapter 16: Materials and Installation Techniques for Retaining Walls Chapter 17: Tie and Timber Retaining Walls Chapter 18: Segmental Precast Unit Retaining Walls Chapter 19: Dry-Laid Stone Retaining Walls Chapter 20: Gabion Retaining Walls Chapter 21: Stairs Section 6: Landscape Paving Chapter 22: Materials and Site Preparation for Paving Chapter 23: Concrete Paving Chapter 24: Unit Pavers Chapter 25: Dry-Laid Stone Paving Chapter 26: Mortared Paving Chapter 27: Granular Paving Section 7: Wood Landscape Structures Chapter 28: Materials for Exterior Carpentry Chapter 29: Wood Decks and Platforms Chapter 30: Wood Stairs, Railings, Seating, and Skirting Chapter 31: Wood Overhead Structures Section 8: Fences and Freestanding Walls Chapter 32: Fencing Chapter 33: Freestanding Walls Section 9: Site Amenties Chapter 34: Water Features and Bridges Chapter 35: Site Furniture, Signage, and Pre-Fabricated Playground Equipment Chapter 36: Edging, Planters, and Plant Protection Equipment Section 9: Summary Appendices Glossary Bibliography Index

Additional information

CIN140184281XG
9781401842819
140184281X
Landscape Construction by David Sauter
Used - Good
Paperback
Cengage Learning, Inc
20040714
416
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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