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	stone: an introduction Asher Shadmon One of the oldest and most widespread of building materials can provide livelihoods for craftspeople and entrepreneurs, and attractive durable, safe and fire-proof housing for all. This general survey describes the varieties and uses of stone as a building material - whether cut or field-stone - and how to extract, work and use it. This second edition contains a new chapter on stone and the environment which emphasizes the importance of planning, waste recycling, and quarry rehabilitation as part of the extraction process. There is also a new appendix outlining procedures for testing stone's flexural and compressive strength and discussing the importance of slip resistance. 176pp more on building with stone Price: £14.95
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	building with stone Charles McRaven Based on years of experience, this book will educate the novice and inspire the seasoned artisan. A stonebuilder at any level will learn how to evaluate each stone and undertake each step in the procedure with an eye toward aesthetics and useful permanence. In addition to introductory material on acquiring stone and what tools will be necessary, there are chapters with step-by-step instructions on how to build; walls, buttresses, stone fireplaces, a barbecue pit, a stone dam, a stone bridge, a spring house, even a home or barn! The final chapter is on proper restoration techniques for stone structures. Not just a how-to book, but also a good read, 'Building With Stone' is sure to be a reference book and constant companion for all manner of stone journeymen, and will prove to be as enduring a volume as the structures it recommends. 192pp click on image for contents page more on building with stone Price: £13.99
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	the art of the stonemason Ian Cramb For many centuries, the secrets and techniques of the stonemason have been passed down from craftsman to craftsman, father to son. Ian Cramb is a fifth-generation stonemason who relies on traditional methods to create or restore beautiful structures that will last for hundreds of years. This book is not only a do-it-yourself manual for homeowners, masonry contractors and restoration specialists, it is the story of Ian Cramb's life. 176pp more on building with stone Price: £17.99
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	the art and craft of stonework David Reed Working with stone is challenging, but the effects are impressive and they last beyond a lifetime. This book features advanced projects and over 300 outstanding colour photos which highlight the expressiveness of stonework. You'll be surprised and pleased with the spectacular results you can achieve with a few simple tools and the natural beauty of stone. 176pp click on image for contents page more on building with stone Price: £14.95
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	the art and craft of stonescaping David Reed All you need is "The Art and Craft of Stonescaping", a shovel, hammer, small stones and a few feet of land to perfect this art: master stonemason David Reed guides motivated homeowners through every step of dry-laid stonework. Have a sloped garden? Build a beautiful retaining wall with built-in benches and flowers growing out through the stone joints. Crave the soothing sound of water? Try the dramatic waterfall project constructed with two stone-lined pools. 160pp more on building with stone Price: £12.99
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	landscapes of stone J B Whittow How the stone skeleton of Britain shaped the local landscape and architecture, and how it is still changing. 192pp Hardback more on building with stone Price: £13.95
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