Simple Stonescaping: Gardens, Walls, Paths & Waterfalls - Hardcover

Raines, Phillip

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0806927615 ISBN 13: 9780806927619

Verlag: Sterling, 2002

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It’s the best beginner’s book on stonescaping ever: a simple guide to projects novices can handle. There’s guidance on developing a layout, drawing a plan, choosing tools, mixing mortar, jointing, excavating, providing drainage, and aesthetics. Pictures present magnificent stones, from granite to marble to quartzite.

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About the Author
Philip Raines has been a mason and contractor for over 25 years, designing and building patios and walls of stone, brick, and block. His ornamental Victorian chimneys have received national attention and have been awarded for excellence in design and construction from the Brick Institute of America.

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It will be the first book you'll want to own on stonescaping--a simple "learn-to-do-it-yourself" guide to projects anyone can handle with professional results. Whether on a simple rock-marked path or in a sturdy retaining wall, stonework provides lasting beauty. And working with stone can be easy! From creating the design to preparing the site to pouring concrete, this is the information you'll need to get started.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Sterling
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0806927615
• ISBN 13: 9780806927619
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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