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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 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: The Stones Remain Chapter One: Stone as a Building Material Chapter Two: Acquiring Stone Chapter Three: Tools for Stonework Chapter Four: Drystone Work Chapter Five: Mortared Stone Chapter Six: Building a Stone Wall Chapter Seven: Corners, Buttresses, Intersecting Walls Chapter Eight: The Arch, Lintel, Keystone Span Chapter Nine: Gates, Windows, Doors Chapter Ten: Building a Barbecue Pit Chapter Eleven: Stone Fireplace Chapter Twelve: Laying Flagstone Chapter Thirteen: Root Cellar Chapter Fourteen: Stone Bridge Chapter Fifteen: Stone Dam Chapter Sixteen: Springhouse, Well House Chapter Seventeen: Stone House Chapter Eighteen: Stone Barn Chapter Nineteen: Restoration Glossary Index ...
