Product Description

Written by a Master Mason with over 40 years of professional masonry and construction experience, this all-new edition of today's best-selling guide to understanding and learning how to do masonry work is approved by The Brick Industry of America! Extraordinarily complete, the author draws upon more than 25 years as an instructor to provide users with a reader-friendly, comprehensive guide to basic information and advanced skills- from materials, bonds, brick, and concrete block, through advanced work such as building fireplaces, arches, and more! All technical and safety information has been thoroughly updated to reflect current industry practices and federally mandated guidelines. An all-new unit on glass block masonry developed in conjunction with Pittsburgh Corning Company, the leading manufacturer of glass block in the United States, has also been added to this edition to equip masonry students and professionals with the expertise they need to respond to rising demands for this material in home and commercial applications. In addition to featuring a wealth of helpful illustrations, all projects have been field-tested in masonry shops to guarantee their usefulness in developing the competencies required of today's professionals.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #693532 in Books
• Published on: 2002-12-16
• Released on: 2002-12-16
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 2.69 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 680 pages

Book Info
Guide provides basic information and advanced skills in masonry work. Covers materials, bonds, brick and concrete block; and advanced work such as building fireplaces, arches, and more. Updated to reflect current industry practices and federally mandated guidelines. Previous edition: c1998. DLC: Masonry.

About the Author
Richard T. Kreh Sr. is a retired instructor from Linganore High School near Frederick, MD, and a well-known masonry expert in the field. He has written for Taunton Press, Masonry Construction Magazine, in addition to several Thomson Delmar Learning titles, including "Safety for Masons" and others.