Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Concrete & Masonry, 4th Edition: Build with Concrete, Brick, Block & Natural Stone
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Love all of your masonry and concrete projects--knowing that you did them yourself!--with help from our experts. No projects offer more aesthetic or financial satisfaction than DIY concrete and masonry projects. Homeowners can routinely save thousands of dollars in labor costs by buying and installing materials that are readily available. This updated 4th edition of Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Concrete & Masonry includes traditional techniques for laying concrete, adapted to make them easy for ordinary homeowners, and also features completely modern materials and techniques, such as tumbled concrete pavers, acid-etching for colored concrete slabs, and important green paving options, such as rain-garden arroyos and permeable pavers. Several cutting-edge projects, like polished concrete countertops and stamped concrete walkways, are included in this book. An exposed aggregate patio, a reinforced concrete block wall, and the latest tools and materials for handling new products are featured. A completely new section on foundation walls shows you all the options, including the latest structural insulated panels, that are now more DIY friendly than ever. No homeowner or do-it-yourselfer will want to miss this chance to master the best methods to create lasting beauty around the house. Review: Good book - Very informative Review: Good, clear descriptions and great pictures - Rather comprehensive. Good, clear descriptions and great pictures.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 74 Reviews |
G**Y
Good book
Very informative
S**F
Good, clear descriptions and great pictures
Rather comprehensive. Good, clear descriptions and great pictures.
S**S
Condition accurately described and arrived early
Item in excellent condition as described, and arrived earlier than predicted.
J**T
Five Stars
Very helpful information with step by step pictures.
A**G
black and decker guide book
great book
A**R
Four Stars
mason work is good to know
E**E
NOT for house building.
Was looking for a book on how to construct concrete HOUSES. This book has backyard projects of sidewalks, steps, and walls; it's fine but not exactly what I was looking for. I was also looking to find out about concrete recommended mixes. Doesn't have any. It only has brands for you to purchase and follow the instructions but no mixing ratios. You'll find more info googling up concrete mix than you will in this book on mixture ratios.
S**N
Four Stars
a gift
D**R
Solid technique instructions with lots of illustrations
I've done a lot of home reno work myself, feeling comfortable in many areas (electrical, tiles, wallboard and so on) but completely out of knowledge and ability when it comes to concrete and masonry. This B&D book is one in a long series that I've bought over the years to help me learn, and this book is no difference. There's ideas about what you can do with concrete and masonry, but more important is the set of techniques the book provides. It's easy to read through, and has lots of illustrations to show how to tackle various tasks. Having said that, I think some things I will still leave to the pros, but for small tasks I have new confidence in my skills. Excellent book for the handyperson.
M**R
Great book
A book that helps any home builder to achieve is goal! Lots of pictures and details!
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