How to Work with Concrete and Masonry

How to Work with Concrete and Masonry by Darrell Huff. Published by Popular Science Publishing Co, New York, NY, 1973. 1st Edition 7th Printing. Paperback. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Edge wear, content excellent. 179 Pgs. LCCN 68-31231. A Popular Science Skill Book. Illustrations by Carolyn and Gerald Kinsey. This book tells all you need to know about working with concrete and masonry. Complete, step-by-step illustrated instructions for building forms, including how to make them level, plumb, square, strong, how to brace them. How to decide what kind of concrete, mix your own vs. transit-mix, how to texture it, color it , pebble it and other ways to add interest. How to get the right consistency, reinforce, cure and finish concrete. How to do masonry work, including techniques for working with bricks, stone, flagstones, all kinds of block. Includes construction plans for 7 barbecues. Over 200 show-how illustrations. Description text copyright 2010 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 22362.