Masonry Skills (hardcover)

One of the few books written by a master mason and masonry teacher, this text covers basic masonry skills such as plan reading, scaffolding, cleaning masonry and concrete work in detail. The best selling masonry resource for over 18 years, it provides step-by-step instructions for building fireplaces, chimneys and arches as well as many other projects with complete plans. Each unit offers helpful suggestions for application of fundamental skills and up-to-date safety and OSHA information as well. The material is presented in sequence, as skills are developed. Each unit integrates trade math, projects, reviews. Each section offers a summary and review to evaluate the students progress.