The Stonebuilder's Primer
Author | : Charles K. Long |
Publisher | : Camden House Publishing (Ontario, CA) |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Charles K. Long |
Publisher | : Camden House Publishing (Ontario, CA) |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Charles K. Long |
Publisher | : Peter Smith Pub Incorporated |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1988-01-01 |
Genre | : House & Home |
ISBN | : 9780844663173 |
Author | : Charles McRaven |
Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
Total Pages | : 271 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 9781580176705 |
An experienced stonemason shares his more than fifty years of expertise to show homeowners how to use stone in a variety of interior and exterior designs, covering such areas as how to select the right type of stone, essential tools, the techniques of drystacking and mortaring, when to hire a professional stonemason, and dozens of projects for the home and garden. Simultaneous.
Author | : Ken Kern |
Publisher | : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC |
Total Pages | : 379 |
Release | : 2022-08-04 |
Genre | : House & Home |
ISBN | : |
From simple stone walls to elaborate homes and studios, this is the ideal book for any DIY builder interested in working with stone. Thanks to its utility and cost-effectiveness, stone is an ideal construction resource for the astute owner-builder. Cheap and readily available, rock can be gathered from streambeds, abandoned quarries, and open fields with relative ease. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find a natural landscape devoid of building stone. In this book, beloved home-building expert Ken Kern teams up with fellow stone masons Steve Magers and Lou Penfield to present the ultimate guide to DIY stone masonry. THE OWNER-BUILDER'S GUIDE TO STONE MASONRY is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of building with stone. Everything from detailed information on sourcing, sorting, and selecting stones, to the various methods of building with stone. There are even chapters on building fireplaces, steps, floors, and arches.
Author | : Hendricus Jacobus Franken |
Publisher | : Brill Archive |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : |
Genre | : Bible |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Ken Kern |
Publisher | : Scribner Paper Fiction |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 1977-01-01 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9780684152882 |
Author | : Charles McRaven |
Publisher | : Storey Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 1989-01-08 |
Genre | : House & Home |
ISBN | : 9780882665504 |
Enhance your life with beautiful and durable stone structures. With easy-to-follow instructions and an approachable style, master stonemason Charles McRaven guides you through a variety of building projects that include walls, dams, bridges, and more. As alluring as a warm stone fireplace, McRaven’s contagious love of materials and respect for careful craftsmanship captivates and inspires. You’ll discover the beauty that can be created with simple materials, honest labor, and concentrated patience.
Author | : Daniel D. Chiras |
Publisher | : Chelsea Green Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 488 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
This sourcebook examines the options for building a house that is economical, energy-efficient, nontoxic, kind to the environment, and pleasurable to inhabit. Explores the pros and cons of 14 natural building methods, including straw bale, rammed earth, cob, cordwood, adobe, earthbags and papercrete.
Author | : John Storey |
Publisher | : Storey Publishing, LLC |
Total Pages | : 577 |
Release | : 2010-11-11 |
Genre | : House & Home |
ISBN | : 1603427376 |
Whether you live on a small suburban lot or have a many acres in the country, this inspiring collection will empower you to increase your self-sufficiently and embrace a more independent lifestyle. A variety of authors share their specialized knowledge and provide practical instructions for basic country skills like preserving vegetables, developing water systems, keeping farm animals, and renovating barns. From sharpening an axe to baking your own bread, you’ll be amazed at the many ways learning traditional skills can enrich your life.