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Stone House: A Guide to Self-Building with Slipforms

ISBN13: 9780473099701
ISBN10: 0473099705
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While providing a wealth of information on a range of relevant subjects, Tomm Stanley uses an instructional narrative to lead readers through the process of building with stone and slipforms. This is the first book dedicated to slipform stone masonry in many years. Topics include:

Traditional stonemasonry and slipforming
Basic geology and where to source suitable stone
Passive solar principles
Concrete making and techniques for molding and casting concrete
Methods for restoring recycled wooden windows and doors

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The only comprehensive guide to slip form stone house building

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ISBN:: 9780473099701
Subtitle:: A Guide to Self-Building With Slipforms
Publisher:: Stonefield
Author:: Stanley, Tomm
Subject:: Reference
Subject:: Design & Construction
Subject:: Equipment, Appliances & Supplies
Edition Description:: Trade paper
Publication Date:: 20040301
Binding:: Paperback
Language:: English
Illustrations:: Y
Pages:: 208
Dimensions:: 11.5 x 8.5 x 0.5 in 27.2 oz

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