Guastavino Vaulting
Guastavino Vaulting

Author: John Ochsendorf

Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press

Published: 2013-09-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781616892449

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The first monograph to celebrate the architectural legacy of the Guastavino family is now available in paperback. First-generation Spanish immigrants Rafael Guastavino and his son Rafael Jr. oversaw the construction of thousands of spectacular tile vaults across the United States between the 1880s and the 1950s. These versatile, strong, and fireproof vaults were built by Guastavino in more than two hundred major buildings in Manhattan and in hundreds more across the country, including Grand Central Terminal, Carnegie Hall, the Biltmore Estate, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the Registry Room at Ellis Island, and many major university buildings. Guastavino Vaulting blends a scholarly history of the technology with archival images, drawings, and stunning photographs that illustrate the variety and endurance of this building method.

Masonry & Concrete Construction
Masonry & Concrete Construction

Author: Kenneth J. Nolan

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9781572180444

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Here is the revised edition of this popular, practical manual with updated information on everything from on-site preplanning and layout through the construction of footings, foundations, walls, fireplaces, and chimneys. Plus, the book covers improved estimating techniques to help readers win more construction bids and pocket a healthy profit every time. The ideal reference for busy masonry contractors.

Living Homes
Living Homes

Author: Thomas J. Elpel

Publisher: HOPS Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1892784327

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The house of your Dreams does not have to be expensive. The key is all in the planning. How much a house costs, how it looks, how comfortable it is, how energy-efficient it is--all these things occur on paper before you pick up even one tool. A little extra time in the planning process can save you tens of thousands of dollars in construction and maintenance. That is time well spent! Living Homes takes you through the planning process to design an energy and resource efficient home that won't break the bank. Then, from the footings on up to the roof, author Thomas J. Elpel guides you through the nuts and bolts of construction for slipform stone masonry, tilt-up stone walls, log home construction, building with strawbales, making your own terra tile floors, windows and doors, solar water systems, masonry heaters, framing, plumbing, greywater, septic systems, swamp filters, concrete-fly ash countertops, painting and more. Living Homes was completely re-organized and revised for the new sixth edition, based on five additional years of building experience with low-cost, high efficiency construction methods. Get the latest ideas on how to build a high-performance house that will stand the test of time! The sixth edition includes fifteen pages of new material covering the latest stone masonry tips, plus revised and expanded tips and techniques throughout the book.

Masonry and Concrete
Masonry and Concrete

Author: Christine Beall

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2000-09-15

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 0071499970

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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 professionalsPart 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 materialProvides problem-avoiding insights into installation, construction, storage, and cleaning techniques - filled with tables, graphs, and over 100 illustrations

Basic Masonry
Basic Masonry

Author: Sunset Books

Publisher: Sunset Books/Sunset Publishing Corporation

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780376015822

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Step-by-step illustrations guide you every step of the way, from building a brick garden wall to casting concrete walkways, laying a stone patio to repairing mortar.