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Informationen zum Autor Charles McRaven is a stonemason and blacksmith, nationally known for building and repairing dozens of stone structures and log homes. He has written extensively on stone, including the books Building with Stone and Stonework, and articles for Country Journal, Fine Homebuilding, and many regional magazines. He lectures and conducts workshops and private courses in stone construction. Charles lives in Virginia. Klappentext Discover the lasting satisfaction of working with stone and learn the tricks of the trade from a master craftsman. No building material rivals stone for beauty, permanence, and enduring popularity. Builder Charles McRaven offers the benefits of his fifty years of stonework experience in Stonework, a book that will inform, entertain, and inspire anyone using or working with stone. McRaven helps even first-time builders comprehend the intricacies of working with different stone types; choosing the most suitable stone; handling, cutting, and shaping stone; working with recycled stone; and using stone inside the home. Stonework presents complete, fully illustrated instructions for: * Using stone for gardens, paths, pools, and waterfalls * Building walls, from simple to serpentine * Making gateways, pillars, and doorways * Using large stones as wall and landscape accents * Installing stone steps for porches and entries * Creating retaining walls * Building bridges and walkways Zusammenfassung Written primarily for the novice stoneworker, this guide offers step- by-step instructions to create structures such as walls, bridges, paths and pools. There is also information on different stone types, cutting and shaping instructions, using recycled stone and landscaping ideas. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments Introduction: Why Stone? Part 1: Working with Stone Chapter 1: Types of Stone Chapter 2: Sources of Stone Chapter 3: Handling Stone Chapter 4: Selecting Stone for a Project Chapter 5: Cutting and Shaping Stone Part 2: Stonework Projects Chapter 6: Basic and Inspired Walls Chapter 7: Retaining Walls Chapter 8: Entryways Chapter 9: Stone Steps Chapter 10: Stone Projects for the Backyard and Beyond Chapter 11: Stone Bridges Chapter 12: Stone Interior Spaces Appendix Glossary IndeX ...
