Be a Mason Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a mason. They will find out what masons do each day, what kind of education is required to become a mason, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.
Stone House Construction A comprehensive study of Australian stone building techniques in a residential context, for people with an interest in building or renovating.
NEW - 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.
Art and Craft of Stonework Shows readers a variety of techniques used to shape and place stones in their yards and ideas for creating paths and walls.
The Craft of Stonemasonry Techniques are explained here with an accessible but detailed approach, and supported by step-by-step photographs.
Living Homes: Stone Masonry, Log & Strawbale Construction Takes you through the planning process to design an energy and resource efficient home that won't break the bank.
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.
Safety for Masons A valuable resource that demonstrates safety practices important for a masonry career.
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