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Practical Stone Masonry
Hardback £37.00 $74.00
Publication date 1995
288 pages
ISBN 978 1 873394 14 4
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Practical Stone Masonry is the first major book in nearly seventy years on the craft of the stonemason. Today the work of the stonemason is almost exclusively confined to the repair of historic buildings, requiring a full working knowledge of the detailed traditional craft practices relating to repairs. This book addresses that need.
It covers the basic methods of working stone, the making of specialized tools, and, for the first time, a full analysis of the procedures for setting-out for repairs. A broad description of the nature and problems of stone also includes guidance on selection. In addition, the authors look at the causes of decay in stone and outline methods for repair of both stone and mortar.
Practical Stone Masonry contains essential advice for working masons and apprentices, and all those engaged in planning and supervising such works.
It includes: The basic methods of working stone; How to make specialized tools; The procedures for setting-out for repairs explained; The nature and problems of stone plus a guide to selection.
John David has been setter-out for thirteen years at York Minster.
It should serve as an invaluable aid for those who supervise stonework repairs. The Valuer
The authors have a profound knowledge of masonry and are able to communicate it in direct simple English which it is a delight to read. Church Building
This compact and clearly written book provides factual information that will be of use to all professions involved in the design, construction and renovation of stone buildings. CONTEXT