Dry Stone Walling
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Published: 2004-01-01
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9780951230688
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Dry Stone Walling
Author: Alan Brooks
Publisher:
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 159
ISBN-13: 9780946752195
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Author: Andy Radford
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDry stone walling is one of the oldest of countryside crafts, and these attractive structures form one of the most striking features of the rural landscape, whether on upland pastures, fell or moorland. The author looks into the history and development of dry stone walling before demonstrating how to build a wall with step-by-step explanations accompanied by photographs and diagrams.
Dry Stone Walls
Author: Swiss Environmental Action Foundation
Publisher: Scheidegger and Spiess
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9783858818133
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDry stone walls are a critical component of the landscape in Switzerland and many other countries. They support the cultivation of agriculture and livestock, and they are also are also integral to the ecosystem. And, in many locations across Switzerland, they are in need of restoration by those with a thorough understanding of their roles and vast range of types and purposes. Drawing on the copious research and practice of the Swiss Environmental Action Fund, Dry Stone Walls is a uniquely comprehensive work on the topic, combining cultural history with a guide to plants and animals that find their habitat in such structures and a practical, step-by-step manual to the building and maintenance of dry stone walls. Richly illustrated with more than four hundred photographs and drawings, including many in color, the book contains a wealth of advice for both the planning of new dry stone walls and the care of existing ones, as well as information on structural analysis and the organization of building sites. The book will serve as a guide for future generations everywhere to this ancient practice that is in danger of extinction.
Dry Stone Walling
Author: Andy Radford
Publisher: Crowood Press
Published: 2007-12-01
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781847970121
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDry stone walls are a distinguishing and attractive feature of upland Britain, yet there are many in a state of disrepair. Shot in the beautiful landscape of north Wales, this inspiring film guides the viewer through the technique of building and repairing a dry stone wall. Embarking on a repair to a wall section, Andy Radford goes down to the foundations to rebuild the wall cheek with stone runners, through stones and coping stones. As the repair progresses, he fills between the runners with hearting and explains the importance of bridging stones and pinning. This companion DVD toA Guide to Dry Stone Walling covers tools and safety, dismantling the wall, preparations and foundations, grading stones, laying foundations, and building the wall.
How to Build Dry-Stacked Stone Walls
Author: John Shaw-Rimmington
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781770857094
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis text shows how to build a wall using the traditional method of dry stone masonry in which carefully selected stones are properly stacked and held together without mortar. As well as being beautiful, a dry stone wall is stronger, more stable and more resistant to climate than a mortared wall. More than 100 full colour photographs of walls, bridges and decorative garden elements in various steps of construction are presented as well as illustrations that show the steps and cross sections that highlight the building methods.
Irish Stone Walls
Author: Pat McAfee
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Published: 2011
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9781847172341
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNumber One Bestseller A unique history and 'how to' book on one of Ireland's most distinctive landscape features - the stone wall. The Irish countryside is a patchwork of over 250,000 miles of stone wall. Built from local stone according to the style of each region - dry stone in the West and the Mourne mountains or mortar elsewhere - these walls are an intrinsic part of the landscape. This unique guide by expert stone mason Pat McAfee covers the history of this ancient tradition, giving illustrated examples and step-by-step instructions on constructing, conserving and repairing stone walls of all types - whether dry stone or mortar. It includes: History of stone in Ireland How to build dry stone and mortar walls Basic and more advanced techniques Dos and don'ts of repair work Appropriate conservation methods
Sermons in Stone
Author: Susan Allport
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 1994-08
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780393312027
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1871 there were 252,539 miles of stone walls in New England and New York enough to circle the earth ten times.
Building Dry-Stack Stone Walls
Author: Rob Gallagher
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780764330568
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA dry-stack stonewall is a project that almost anyone can build, and it will last well over a century if built correctly. Like most projects, knowing all of the steps involved is critical to ensure a safe and solid job. This book provides thorough, step-by-step procedures for three projects using stones of various sizes from the smallest all the way up to boulders, with a focus on a safe work environment. Learn a system for planning a project, and proceed through all the steps required to completion. A gallery of wall images will inspire you to start stacking.
Building Stone Walls
Author: John Vivian
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2014-10-24
Total Pages: 114
ISBN-13: 1612123724
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRustic and charming or stately and proud, a well-built stone wall can add personality and beauty to your property. John Vivian’s lively approach and step-by-step instructions encourage you to transform a pile of rocks into an enduring landscape feature with gates, retaining walls, or stiles to suit your needs. Whatever unique challenges come with your site — poor drainage, sloping ground, or low-quality rubble material — Vivian offers innovative designs and reproducible methods to help you build a beautiful, long-lasting wall.
