Modern Masonry : Brick, Block, Stone - Hardcover

Clois E. Kicklighter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1566379628 ISBN 13: 9781566379625

Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Co, 2003

Synopsis

Simply and clearly written, Modern Masonry presents students with a thorough grounding in safe methods of laying brick, block, and stone. This thoroughly illustrated text provides a broad understanding of materials and their properties. It covers all important aspects of the masonry trade, including tools and equipment; safety; the makeup, properties, uses, and sizes of masonry units, and the accepted techniques for laying all kinds of masonry units in all kinds of bonds. Construction details for masonry walls, foundations, pavement, steps, garden walls, and masonry arches are covered, as are more than 75 procedures for laying brick, block, and stone.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Co
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1566379628
• ISBN 13: 9781566379625
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 384