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by Charles McRaven

ePub Stone Primer: Ideas and Techniques for Incorporating Stone In and Around Your Home download
Author:
Charles McRaven
ISBN13:
978-1580176699
ISBN:
1580176690
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Publisher:
Storey Publishing, LLC (July 12, 2007)
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Home Improvement & Design
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Charles McRaven, a dedicated stonemason for more than 50 years, brings his practical experience and deep respect for the material to The Stone Primer, the essential guide for homeowners interested in adding stone to any setting.

Charles McRaven, a dedicated stonemason for more than 50 years, brings his practical experience and deep respect for the material to The Stone Primer, the essential guide for homeowners interested in adding stone to any setting, indoors or ou. Charles McRaven, a dedicated stonemason for more than 50 years, brings his practical experience and deep respect for the material to The Stone Primer, the essential guide for homeowners interested in adding stone to any setting, indoors or out. Here is everything readers will want to consider when beginning a do-it-yourself project, hiring a professional stonemason to carry out a difficult design, or simply planning and dreaming in stone.

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Stone brings a timeless elegance to interior and exterior design. Stone is both stylish and classic. It brings solid tradition to contemporary settings and adds a flair of minimalism to traditional surroundings. An elemental substance that brings beauty and permanence wherever it is used, stone is at home everywhere.

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Charles McRaven, a dedicated stonemason for more than 50 years, brings his practical experience and deep respect for the material to The Stone Primer, the essential guide for homeowners interested in adding stone to any setting, indoors or out. Stone Primer Ideas and Techniques fo. .

Most of the work of building a retaining wall is in choosing the right stones

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Charles McRaven is a stonemason and blacksmith, nationally known for building and repairing dozens of stone structures and log homes. He lectures and conducts workshops and private courses in stone construction. He has written extensively on stone, including the books Building with Stone and Stonework, and articles for Country Journal, Fine Homebuilding, and many regional magazines. Charles lives in Virginia.

Charles McRaven, a dedicated stonemason for more than 50 years, brings his practical experience and deep respect for the material to The Stone Primer, the essential guide for homeowners interested in adding stone to any setting, indoors or out. Here is everything readers will want to consider when beginning a do-it-yourself project, hiring a professional stonemason to carry out a difficult design, or simply planning and dreaming in stone.Know the properties of common types of stone. Choose, collect, and move the right stones for the project. Place them in perfect layers, make them fit with the proper tools, and learn the basics of drystacking and mortaring. McRaven covers it all in detailed how-to chapters, embellished with anecdotes, historical tidbits, and profiles of noted masons.Following the basic techniques are dozens of projects to browse for inspiration or use as practical guidance. Designs for the home include everything from structural masonry (stone foundations, columns, and chimneys) to interior accents (fireplaces, hearths, floors, and countertops). Landscaping uses include flagstone pathways and patios, several kinds of walls, water features, gazebos, bridges, and even stone sheds and houses. Full-color photographs and illustrations provide how-to sequences for the budding stonemason and inspirational images for anyone interested in bringing the weight and permanence of stone to the home.
  • I am thinking of doing some stone work INSIDE my house. I looked around and I got this book through interlibrary loan. I liked it so much that I ordered a copy. It has quite a few pictures, but they are interesting and show how things are put together (in addition to diagrams). The narrative supports the pictures with descriptions of how it is done and suggestions for underlayment and support. It also suggests types of stones to use and gave me some good ideas for design. A good investment that I will look at again and again.

  • Great book, I had already built some small stone walls, I learned a lot from this, it also gave me insight when I went to build a retaining wall from a pre-fab system. Great resource for structure and looks. If you are thinking about building with stone, it will be around for a very long time, hopefully, you should do it right.

  • i now own a handful of books having to do with masonry and stonework, mcraven's 'stone primer' is so far the best. it's well written, his personality comes across nicely providing an enjoyable read. there are also loads of full color pictures of stonework in varying styles and locations. i'll be sure to reference this book often in the future for projects.

  • To be honest, I'm not done yet. That said, the author is pulling me into the next chapter with a skill I don't usually notice in how-to books. He's got me believing that I can do it although it's not a trivial skill. I especially appreciate the emphasis of what's important and why.

    My grandiose ambitions are starting already . . .

  • I used this book while building a stone retaining wall. It's covered in dirt and grime because I had it out there with me for the first few weekends of work. I also used online resources as well. The wall came out looking awesome.

  • This guy lives near us and I was fascinated at his stone work. Buy the book if you work with stone. You'll learn alot

  • great book, very helpful for a DIY like me. great pics and ideas. thanks.

  • I have build with stone before. This book shows some basic techniques, provides ideas, design concepts and inspiration. Just looking through the pictures is enjoyable.