Brickwork and Paving for House and Garden
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Brickwork and Paving for House and Garden by Michael Hammett
This is a comprehensive guide to clay bricks and mortars, their physical and aesthetic properties, and their use in a wide range of building projects. Topics covered include specifying bricks and mortar; the different types of brick and mortar; reclaimed bricks; assessing durability; estimating quantities and buying materials. Basic bricklaying tools and equipment are covered along with dimensions and setting out work; building straight and curved walls and building arches. Brickwork structures are covered including the appearance of brickwork; bonding patterns; free-standing and retaining walls; external walls; thermal insulation in cavity walls; brickwork as cladding to timber-framed buildings, and finally foundations.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781861266026 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861266022 |
| Title | Brickwork and Paving for House and Garden |
| Author | Michael Hammett |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-08-25 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |