Masonry by John Kelsey

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Shows how to design, build and repair masonry like an expert, with various techniques and materials, step-by-step directions, safety advice and hundreds of colour illustrations. In this book, basic techniques are described for working with mortar, making repairs to brick, mending concrete, attaching fastening and removing stains.

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Masonry by John Kelsey

This book shows how to design, build and repair masonry like an expert, with the latest techniques and materials, step-by-step directions, safety advice and hundreds of colour illustrations. Basic techniques are described for working with mortar, making repairs to brick, mending concrete, attaching fastening and removing stains. A section on building with concrete discusses what can go wrong and why, with sage advice on preparing for the project, forms, pouring and finishing, footings and making adobe. Thorough coverage of masonry repairs and maintenance is also included, plus useful tips and special tricks of the trade.
John Kelsey is former editor in chief of Fine Woodworking magazine, the author of Furniture Projects for the Deck and Lawn and Kid Crafts: Woodworking and the editorial director for Fox Chapel Publishing.
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ISBN 13 9781565236981
ISBN 10 156523698X
Title Masonry
Author John Kelsey
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Fox Chapel Publishing
Year published 2012-05-01
Number of pages 264
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.