Masonry and Concrete (Complete Construction) - Softcover

Beall, Christine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070067066 ISBN 13: 9780070067066

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2000

Synopsis

The only all-inclusive, accessible reference for all aspects of building with masonry and concrete for residential purposes - ideal for residential builders, contractors, remodelers, and other professionals Part of the Complete Construction Series, this design-it, specify-it, and build-it source aids decision-making and construction performance by illustrating and explaining the function and behavior of each material Provides problem-avoiding insights into installation, construction, storage, and cleaning techniques - filled with tables, graphs, and over 100 illustrations

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Cut costs and avoid callbacks with this indispensable guide especially for residential construction professionals. Here to help you plan and do any concrete and masonry job right, Masonry and Concrete brings you top-line guidance from one of the country's leading experts, consulting architect Christine Beall, an author of the industry standards. Inside, she gives you ways to reduce materials expenses, slash time spent on the job, and avoid expensive, reputation-damaging errors. Plus, this application-loaded sourcebook alerts you to important new trends in homebuilding, provides a complete source of quick and expert answers, and serves as a springboard for your own design ideas. A featured volume in McGraw-Hill's popular new Complete Construction Series, Masonry and Concrete offers help with: *Every aspect of residential building with masonry and concrete *Construction and installation techniques *Brick, concrete, cast and natural stone *Mixing, reinforcing, pouring, and finishing *Foundations, slabs, paving, veneers, sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, patios, and new applications *Preventing temperature and weather damage *Tools, techniques, and recommended practices *Planning and estimating *Basic design principles *Performance figures *Specification data *Job site safety *Nearly 300 illustrations, tables, charts, and graphs *Industry standards and CABO code requirements Tailored to the home-building pro, this book delivers all the expertise you'll ever need with these essential building materials and their techniques.

About the Author:

Christine Beall is a consulting architect who has more than 25 years of experience in the design, specification, and construction of residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. She has written or edited several books, including Masonry Design and Detailing and Thermal and Moisture Protection Manual (also from McGraw-Hill), and has published more than 100 articles and papers on masonry, sealants, glass, fire-resistant materials, moisture problems, and related construction topics. An active member in several professional organizations, Ms. Beall works as a consultant and expert witness in solving or avoiding design and construction problems. She has also been a contributor to Architectural Graphic Standards and the Masonry Designer’s Guide to the MSJC Masonry Code and Specifications and McGraw-Hill’s Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0070067066
• ISBN 13: 9780070067066
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416