Synopses & Reviews
Masonry: Design · Build · Maintain presents hundreds of planning and design ideas and covers a wide range of subjects, including basic installations, specific projects, and common repairs of concrete, block, stucco, brick, stone, and tile inside and outside the house.
- Over 800 full-color design and how-to photographs
- More than 60 detailed step-by-step photo sequences
- Dozens of large, cutaway drawings of construction details
Synopsis
Covers a wide range of subjects, 60 projects and tasks, and common repairs with concrete, block, brick, stone, tile, and stucco. Over 900 photographs and illustrations.
Synopsis
Ultimate Guide to Masonry and Concrete covers a wide range of masonry subjects, including basic installations, specific projects, and common repairs with concrete, block, brick, stone, tile, and stucco. Readers will find the information they need on tools, materials, and techniques explained in plain language and shown in full-color photographs and detailed, colorful illustrations. The construction of 60 of the most popular masonry projects, such as laying a brick patio or walkway, building a barbecue, and building a retaining wall, are covered in detail with dozens of step-by-step photographs and large, cutaway illustrations. Readers will find tips and special features on alternative approaches to projects that let them apply the information to different types of buildings and sites. Thorough coverage of masonry repairs and maintenance is also included.
Table of Contents
Ultimate Guide to Masonry and Concrete
Table of Contents
Introduction...8
1. Design...10 Pattern and Texture...12Color and Tone...14Size and Scale...16Site Orientation...18Slopes and Drainage...20Curves and Corners...22Walk and Drive Options...24Design Gallery...26
2. Tools...28 Basic and Specialty Tools...30 Layout Tools...31 Excavation Tools...31 Mixing Tools...32 Cutting Tools...32 Setting and Finishing Tools...33 General Hand Tools...34 Power Tools...35 Safety Tools...35
3. Concrete...36 Mixes...38 Estimating Concrete...39 Mix Proportions...40 Mixing Concrete On Site...40 Mixing Concrete by Hand...41
Forming and Reinforcing...42 Joints In Concrete...44 Formed and Formless Piers...47 Reinforcing...48
Pouring...50 Moving the Mix...50
Finishing and Curing...52 Curing Concrete...52 Removing the Forms...52
Maintenance and Repair...54 Preventative Maintenance...54
Major Projects Concrete Footing...58 Concrete Pier...62 Concrete Slab...66 Landing and Steps...72
Concrete Gallery...78
3. Concrete...36 Materials...84 Mixing Mortar...86 Surface-Bond Masonry...88 Glass Block...90
Setting Block...92 Installation Sequence...92 Filling In Between Leads...93
Maintenance and Repair...96 Filling Cracks and Holes...96 Cleaning Masonry Block...98 Drying Out Basements...100
Major Projects Block Wall...102 Block Retaining Wall...108 Interlocking Block Wall...112 Barbecue...116
Block Gallery...122
5. Stucco...126 Materials...128 Stucco Pros & Cons...128 Stucco Mixes...129 Stucco Beads and Moldings...129 Fiber-Reinforced Stucco...130 Setting Up the Job...130 Stucco Finishes...132 Adding Color...132 Painting Stucco...132 Evaluating EIFS Stucco...133
Applications...134 Stucco Over Plywood...134 Stucco Over Block...134
Maintenance and Repair...138 Repairing Damaged Stucco...140
Major Projects Stucco on Block...142 Stucco on Wood...146
Stucco Gallery...150
6. Brick...154 Materials...156 Types of Brick...156
Brick Patterns...160Reinforcing Brick...164 Strengthening Mortar Joints...164
Brick Mortar...166Setting Brick...168 Setting Veneer Brick...170
Maintenance and Repair...172 Cleaning and Repairing Walls...174 Spot Repairs...174
Major Projects Dry-Laid Paver Walk...178 Mortar-Laid Walk...182 Brick Planter...186 Brick Veneer Half-Wall...190
Brick Gallery...196
7. Stone...200
Materials and Patterns...202 Choosing Stone...202 Estimating Materials...204 Special Stone Tools...204
Cutting and Shaping...206 Cutting Stone...206
Setting and Finishing...210 Stone in Sand...210 Stone in Mortar...212
Maintenance and Repair...214 Different Cleaning Procedures...215 Dealing with Stains...216
Major Projects Dry-Laid Stone Wall...218 Mortar-Laid Stone Wall...222 Facing Stone...226 Flagstone Patio and Steps...230
Stone Gallery...236
8. Tile... 240 Materials...242 Basic Tile Types...242 Substrates & Adhesives...242 Tile Sizes & Shapes...244
Tile Patterns...246Preparing Floors...248Laying Out the Job...250Cutting Tile...252Setting Floor Tile...254 Cutting Partial Tiles...256 Joint Spacing...256 Finishing Tiles...257
Setting Wall Tile...258 The Tiling Sequence...258
Maintenance and Repair...260 Fixing Common Problems...260 Sealing Grout & Unglazed Tile...261 Fixing Broken Tiles...262 Setting Replacement Tile...262
Major Projects Tiling a Hearth...264 Patio Entry...268
Tile Gallery...274
Resource Guide...278
Glossary...282
Index...284
Photo Credits...287