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eBooks
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Stone House Construction
A comprehensive study of Australian stone building techniques in a residential context, for people with an interest in building or renovating.
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The Stone Restoration Handbook
The Stone Restoration Handbook demonstrates the best approach and techniques to use when preserving and repairing historic buildings. It introduces the materials and the processes, and explains the proven methods to conserve, repair and restore stone, masonry, statuary and monuments.
Books
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Manual of Natural Stone
Natural stone is one of the oldest building materials of all, and yet it still offers immense architectural potential. With the right expertise, architects can effortlessly fulfil contemporary requirements and create outstanding buildings - from solid to mixed constructions, and even curtain façades. Atlas Naturstein reveals planning principles for building with natural stone, and provides information on processing techniques and expansion details. Examples of real-world projects show how natural stone can be used in a variety of applications to create outstanding architecture.
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The Craft of Stonemasonry
Techniques are explained here with an accessible but detailed approach, and supported by step-by-step photographs.
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Masonry Complete
An easy-to-use reference for homeowners covering all home masonry projects from the most basic to advanced.
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Masonry Skills
Covers fundamental principles, basic practices, advanced techniques, and new trends and developments in both residential and commercial masonry.
Online Magazine
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Building Stone Magazine - online
Building Stone Magazine, founded by the Building Stone Institute (BSI) – now the Natural Stone Institute – is the trusted source of natural stone information for architects, landscape architects and interior designers
Suggested Websites for Stonemasonry
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ASAA - Australian Stone Advisory Association Ltd
An association for the benefit of the public by the promotion of Australian Natural Stone and the coordination and sponsorship of events and ventures and endeavours in the Stone Industry in Australia.
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Australia ICOMOS: International Council on Monuments and Sites
Australia ICOMOS acts as a national and international link between public authorities, institutions and individuals involved in the study and conservation of all places of cultural significance.
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The Building Limes Forum
The Building Limes Forum exists to encourage expertise and understanding in the appropriate use of building limes and education in the standards of production, preparation, application and after-care.
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The Building Limes Forum: Australia Chapter
The Australian Chapter aims to publish a local newsletter, hopefully twice a year, hold events, and share information about current and historic use of lime in Australia.
Artisans of Australia
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Stonecraft - 14 minutes 30 seconds
Made by Film Australia 1984. Directed by Paul Humfress. Episode 2 of this informative series about specialised and rare crafts and skills. Weathered stonework at the Sydney Technical College, built in 1891, is being restored and, where necessary, replaced. The greystone needed comes from Wondabyne Quarry. Stonemason George Proudman explains the process of restoration, from choosing the stone and tools required, to the methods used for fitting replacement stone.
Stone House Construction
A comprehensive study of Australian stone building techniques in a residential context, for people with an interest in building or renovating.
The Stone Restoration Handbook
The Stone Restoration Handbook demonstrates the best approach and techniques to use when preserving and repairing historic buildings. It introduces the materials and the processes, and explains the proven methods to conserve, repair and restore stone, masonry, statuary and monuments.
Manual of Natural Stone
Natural stone is one of the oldest building materials of all, and yet it still offers immense architectural potential. With the right expertise, architects can effortlessly fulfil contemporary requirements and create outstanding buildings - from solid to mixed constructions, and even curtain façades. Atlas Naturstein reveals planning principles for building with natural stone, and provides information on processing techniques and expansion details. Examples of real-world projects show how natural stone can be used in a variety of applications to create outstanding architecture.
The Craft of Stonemasonry
Techniques are explained here with an accessible but detailed approach, and supported by step-by-step photographs.
Masonry Complete
An easy-to-use reference for homeowners covering all home masonry projects from the most basic to advanced.
Masonry Skills
Covers fundamental principles, basic practices, advanced techniques, and new trends and developments in both residential and commercial masonry.
