Residential Construction Academy
Subtitle: Masonry, Brick and Block Construction (Residential Construction Academy)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning
Published: August 28, 2007
Place of publication: Clifton Park, NY
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 496
ISBN-13: 9781418052843
Subjects: Industrial Chemistry & Manufacturing Technologies; Building Construction; Masonry Construction; Technology & Engineering; Technology & Industrial Arts; Science/Mathematics; Construction - Masonry; Technology / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades; masonry textbook; residential masonry; bricklaying; masonry construction; bricklaying procedures; masonry procedures; constructing with brick and block; blocklaying; Construction - General; Bricklaying; Concrete blocks; Masonry
Table of contents: title: About this book; title: About the author; title: Basic brick positions and brick sizes; title: Brick pattern bonds; title: Masonry hand tools; title: Masonry construction equipment; title: Laying brick to the line; title: Constructing brick leads; title: Masonry spacing scales; title: Masonry mortars; title: Concrete masonry units; title: Laying block to the line; title: Constructing block leads; title: Estimating masonry costs; title: Residential foundations; title: Constructing water-resistant brick veneer walls; title: Anchored brick veneer walls; title: Composite and cavity walls; title: Brick paving; title: Steps, stoops, and porches; title: Piers, columns, pilasters, and chases; title: Appliance chimneys; title: Masonry fireplaces; title: Brick masonry arches; title: Cleaning brick and concrete masonry; title: Masonry as a career; title: Safety for masons; title: Working drawings and specifications; title: Appendix A : Math review; title: Appendix B :  Masonry construction materials; title: Glossary