- Book name: Bricklaying
- Author: Peter Cartwright
- Release date: 2002/11/8
- Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION - EUROPE
- Language: English
- Genre or Collection: Home and Garden
- ISBN: 9780071392396
- Rating: 9.15 of 10
- Votes: 813
- Review by: Lindsay Dixon
- Review rating: 7.27 of 10
- Review Date: 2018/11/21
- Total pages: 320
- Includes a PDF summary of 37 pages
- Description or summary of the book: This book teaches brickworking from 'A-Z'...for novices to experienced pros. Whether you're a homeowner wanting to do your own repairs, a trade apprentice seeking to sharpen your skills, or a veteran craftsman or contractor with years of experience, you'll turn to this complete guide to bricklaying again and again. There is no more comprehensive or up-to-date reference available on the subject.Written by a pro with over 25 years in the field, 'Bricklaying' features: over 560 technical drawings and diagrams illustrating technique and clear text that guides you every step of the way; skill-building projects with start-to-finish instructions; electricity and plumbing integration in brick construction; solutions and preventive methods for high-wind concerns in cavity brickwork; a table for calculating how many bricks are needed for a job; brick design for handicapped; engineering properties; essential topics such as damp-proofing, repairing and cracking mortar, window and door cutting, cleaning brick, and much more. This is an insider's guide to every facet of the world of brickwork.
- Estimated reading time (average reader): 22H7M59S
- Other categories, genre or collection: Building Skills & Trades, DIY: General, Building Construction & Materials, Bricklaying & Plastering, Home Renovation & Extension
- Available formats: DOC, GIF, PDF, TXT, WORD, BMP, DjVu, EPUB. Compressed in AZW4, ZIP, LHA, ISO, TAR.LZO, RAR
- Download servers: MEGA, Koofr, BitShare, FreakShare, 4Shared
- Format: Paperback
- Approximate value: 31.80 USD
- Dimensions: 188x236x18mm
- Weight: 557g
- Printed by: MCGRAW-HILL Professional
- Published in: New York, NY, United States