Bricklaying
Autor Peter Cartwrighten Limba Engleză Paperback – 16 apr 2002
BRICKWORKING FROM “A-Z” . . .FOR NOVICES TO EXPERIENCED PROS
Whether you’re a homeowner wanting to do your own repairs, a trade apprentice seeking to sharpen your skills, or a veteran craftsman or contractor with years of experience, you’ll turn to this complete guide to bricklaying again and again. There is no more comprehensive or up-to-date reference available on the subject.
Written by a pro with over 25 years in the field, Bricklaying features:
* Over 560 technical drawings and diagrams illustrating technique and clear text that guides you every step of the way
* Skill-building projects with start-to-finish instructions
* Electricity and plumbing integration in brick construction
* Solutions and preventive methods for high-wind concerns in cavity brickwork
* Table for calculating how many bricks are needed for a job
* Brick design for handicapped
* Engineering properties
* Essential topics such as damp-proofing, repairing and carcking mortor, window and door cutting, cleaning brick, and much more
An insider’s guide to every facet of the world of brickwork.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780071392396
ISBN-10: 0071392394
Pagini: 320
Dimensiuni: 188 x 236 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.54 kg
Ediția:00003
Editura: McGraw Hill Education
Colecția McGraw-Hill
Locul publicării:United States
ISBN-10: 0071392394
Pagini: 320
Dimensiuni: 188 x 236 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.54 kg
Ediția:00003
Editura: McGraw Hill Education
Colecția McGraw-Hill
Locul publicării:United States
Cuprins
Acknowledgments
Part I: Brickwork -- The Basics
Chapter 1: Introduction
Electricity
BricksMortar
ToolsBond
Cutting Bricks with a Bolster or SawPoor Bonding
Chapter 2: Introductory Skills
Holding the Trowel
Knocking Up a Mortar BoardPicking Up Mortar from the Board
Throwing Out a Mortar BedGrasping the Brick
Buttering the PerpendButtering the Back Perpend
Laying BricksLaying Bricks Working Forward
Finding the Bond VerticallyGauging Brickwork for Length
Gauging Brickwork for HeightChapter 3: Setting Out the Job
Introduction
Construction Site Set OutCorners
Internal CornersMoving up in Stepping Foundations
Working Out Window and Door HeightsBrickwork and Meeting upwith Soffits
Window HeightsBrickwork in Difficult Situations
Gauging Windows in Difficult PositionsWindow and Door Sills
Tricks of the TradeMaking Sure Doors are Plumb, Level, and Square
Laying of the Sill (Brick Veneer Sills)Buttering of Sill Bricks
Gauging Difficult SillsJustifying a Gauge
Toothing CornersBonding Internal Walls
TinglePiers
Bonding Engaged Piers with Queen and King ClosuresChapter 4: Scaffolding
Introduction
Using the Brick ElevatorChapter 5: Cavity Brickwork
Introduction
Construction of a Cavity Brick BaseLaying Cavity Brickwork Structurally
Bond Beams on Cavity BrickworkCavity Brickwork--Used to Retain
Using Blocks as Beams InsideReplacing Cleaning Eyes with Closures
Chapter 6: Full Brickwork
Fitting a Power Meter Box into 8" (200 mm) Brick Wall
Bricking Up to Installed BoxesUsing a Meter Box Bracket
Fitting Plumbing and Electrical into Full Brick ConstructionChapter 7: Miscellaneous Applications
Curved Walls
Squint CornersLaying Hard Up Underneath Ant Cap From the Outside
Removal of Chipped or Cracked Bricks from Existing BrickworkChapter 8: Damp Proof Courses
Introduction
Fitting DPC into Raked CeilingsFitting DPC into Single-Skin and Brick Veneer
Fitting DPC over Windows and DoorsReplacing Damp Course in Brickwork
Weep HolesChapter 9: Blocklaying
Introduction
Laying the Bed Joint for BlocksLaying Concrete Blocks
Block Window SillsFitting DPC at Floor Height or Below
Setting up Profiles on Clay or Concrete BlockworkWorking from the Inside
Set out Vertical Steel Fittings and Clay BlocksFitting of Steel
Fitting WindowsKO Beam over Openings
Window and Door Heads of Clay or Concrete BlockFitting Steel Door Frames in Concrete or Clay Blockwork
Constructing Block Retaining WallsRebating to Allow Wall Drainage
Part II: Advanced Construction
Chapter 10: Introduction to Advanced Construction
Lintel Construction
Arch SupportsCutting Brickwork on the Rake
Brick Ramp and Adjoining StepsBrick Miter Box
Miter CornersBrick Cap for 11 1/4" (350 mm) Piers
Fitting Ant CappingWorking Out a Brick, Block, or Clayblock Gable Without Trusses in Place
Setting Up for Uneven or Sloping Sites Using a CalculatorChapter 11: Arches
Setting Up
Arch FormsChapter 12: Bay Windows
Introduction
External Brick Corners on Bay WindowsChapter 13: Setting up Profiles
Running Back to a Door Frame in a Veneer Situation
Chapter 14: Suspended Slab
Using Brickwork for Formwork
Chapter 15: Fireplace Construction
Setting Out
Forming the ThroatSmoke Box
Constructing the FluePosition of the Fireplace in a Dwelling
Fireplace without Splayed Sides InternallyFitting a Damper
Brick HearthChimney Stack
WoodboxTwo-Story Fireplace Construction
Back-to-Back FireplaceFireplace Size
Fireplace OpeningFireplace Problems--Too Much Smoke
Chapter 16: Repairing and Replacing
Repairing Cracks in Brickwork
Cracking Above Doors and WindowsSoldier Courses
Part III: Brickwork--Special Effects and Projects
Chapter 17: Construction of a Brick Kitchen
Chapter 18: BarsChapter 19: Barbeques
Conventional Brick Barbeque--560 bricks
Alternative Barbeque DesignChapter 20: Construction of a Combined Brick Letterbox and Planterbox
Chapter 21: Honeycomb BrickworkChapter 22: Glass Bricks
Chapter 23: Brick StepsChapter 24: Using a Trammel
Chapter 25: Bricking in a Round WindowChapter 26: Bulleye Arch
Chapter 27: Spiral PiersChapter 28: Inverted Arch
Chapter 29: Construction of Wood-Fuel Hot-Water System in BrickChapter 30: Brick Compost Bin Construction
Chapter 31: Spiral Arch WaterfallChapter 32: Mandala (Spiritual Circle)
Part IV: Brickwork--Tips and Tricks
Chapter 33: Finishing Off
Chapter 34: Quoting and Calculating the Number of Bricks in a ConstructionChapter 35: Contracting for a Living
Chapter 36: Employing StaffChapter 37: Eliminating Waste of Time
Chapter 38: Cleaning Brick and BlockworkTimber Stains
Mortar StainsVanadium Stain
Acid BurnChapter 39: Experiments
Chapter 40: Further ReadingChapter 41: Calculations
Using Tables for Calculation
Appendix A: Table of Brick SizesAppendix B: Brick Gauge
GlossaryIndex
Notă biografică
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