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Masonry Skills, 5E

Written by a Master Mason with over 40 years of professional masonry and construction experience, this all-new edition of today's best-selling guide to understanding and learning how to do masonry work is approved by The Brick Industry of America! Extraordinarily complete, the author draws upon more than 25 years as an instructor to provide users with a reader-friendly, comprehensive guide to basic information and advanced skills- from materials, bonds, brick, and concrete block, through advanced work such as building fireplaces, arches, and more! All technical and safety information has been thoroughly updated to reflect current industry practices and federally mandated guidelines. An all-new unit on glass block masonry developed in conjunction with Pittsburgh Corning Company, the leading manufacturer of glass block in the United States, has also been added to this edition to equip masonry students and professionals with the expertise they need to respond to rising demands for this material in home and commercial applications. In addition to featuring a wealth of helpful illustrations, all projects have been field-tested in masonry shops to guarantee their usefulness in developing the competencies required of today's professionals.

Series: Masonry Skills

Hardcover: 680 pages

Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 5 edition (December 24, 2002)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0766859363

ISBN-13: 978-0766859364

Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8 x 1.1 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Best Sellers Rank: #802,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #139 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Home Improvement & Design > How-to & Home Improvements > Masonry #2445 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Home Improvement & Design > How-to & Home Improvements > Design & Construction #2504 in Books > Engineering & Transportation > Engineering > Construction

This is the 1976 version & first in a Series of 7. The Author has written several other books & articles on masonry construction especially Brick & Block Construction. Richard T. Kreh, is a Retired Teacher of BRICK LAYING IN A VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL. He was a frequent contributor to several B.I.A. Brick Industry Association Articles & Publications. Masonry Magazine Articles etc.. & This Book was used to teach Masonry Students Brick & Block Laying Skills.The only difference in the newer books he wrote are more up to date safety & building code information. Which can be downloaded for free from B.I.A. & O.S.H.A. Sites ! So save $160 + Dollars & purchase this book.It is considered the BIBLE OF BRICK & BLOCK LAYING.This book has tons of useful information for Brick Layers, Students of Masonry, Brick & Block Apprentices, Engineer's, Builders, Serious Home Owners who want more than a Simple How to lay brick or block book.The book doesn't contain any plans for Brick Fire Pits, Out Door Fire Places, Brick Mailboxes, Garden Sheds etc... However if you want more information on Mortar Types, How Bricks & Blocks are made, Tips on tools, brick & block work, structural tolerances... This is the Book. See my reviews for more information on other books. Shipping of Book was Fast.. 3 Days :-) My only complaint is that it came in a plain manila envelope. No cardboard over book or plastic bubble wrap or liner. Which resulted in a slight tear in book paper cover.This was due to envelope tearing during shipping. Not a big deal since the cover was over a Hardback book. However I.M.O.

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