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Stone Primer

Charles McRaven

McRaven, a dedicated stonemason for more than 50 years, brings his practical experience and deep respect for the material to this essential guide for homeowners interested in adding stone to any setting, indoors or out. Here is everything readers will want to consider when beginning a do-it-yourself project, hiring a professional stonemason to carry out a difficult design, or simply planning and dreaming in stone. Know the properties of common types of stone.

 

Choose, collect, and move the right stones for the project. Place them in perfect layers, make them fit with the proper tools, and learn the basics of drystacking and mortaring. Its all covered in detailed how-to chapters, embellished with anecdotes, historical tidbits, and profiles of noted masons.

272 pages. 8-1/2 x 11. Full-color photos and drawings.
Hard cover. © 2007.
ISBN: 9781580176705.
Order Number: SGW669-9. Price: $24.95
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