Brickwork for the garden : including 16 easy-to-build projects
Bridgewater, Alan200802UU
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Place reservation for Brickwork for the garden : including 16 easy-to-build projectsThe simple brick is a universal building material that can be used in a variety of ways to create stunning effects. This book presents 16 projects, ranging from a simple garden wall to a beautiful raised herringbone patio. Each has been photographed step-by-step during construction and the finished piece is shown in its garden setting. The simple brick is a universal building material that can be used in a variety of ways to create stunning effects. Used in the garden, brickwork can take the form of anything from a functional pathway to a decorative feature wall and can dramatically alter the design and visual impact of an outdoor space. A pair of simple gateway columns welcomes visitors while a brick-edged pond provides a place for contemplation. While some structures have a clear function, it is vital that they are also visually pleasing and decorative. With this in mind "Brickwork for the Garden" presents 16 original projects, ranging from a simple garden wall to a beautiful raised herringbone patio.Each has been photographed step-by-step during construction and the finished piece is shown in its garden setting. Clear construction diagrams and concise text accompany every project. A comprehensive techniques section provides expert advice and information on designing, planning, tools, materials, foundations, concrete, mortar and cutting and laying brick. This is both an attractive and accessible practical DIY book.
Main title:
Brickwork for the garden : including 16 easy-to-build projects / Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater.
Edition:
New pbk. ed.
Imprint:
London : New Holland Publishers Ltd, 2008.
Collation:
128 p. : col., graphs, photo., 120 specially commissioned full & 40 col.artworks ; 28x22 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Paperback.Originally published: 2004.
Biography/History:
Alan and Gill Bridgewater have gained an international reputation as producers of woodworking and DIY books on a range of subjects, including furniture-making, hand tool techniques, woodcarving and woodturning. They have written more than 50 highly successful books to date and also write for various DIY magazines on both sides of the Atlantic. They are authors of the New Holland companion titles: Woodwork for the Garden and Paths, Steps and Patios for the Garden. They live in Battle, East Sussex.
ISBN:
9781847731180 (pbk)184773118X (pbk)
Dewey class:
717693.21OV
Language:
English
Subject:
Garden structures -- Design and construction -- Pictoral worksDIYGarden design & planningBricklayingBrickworkBuilding, Brick -- Amateurs' manualsGarden structures -- Design and construction -- Amateurs' manualsBuilding -- Garden structuresBuilding -- BrickworkGardening -- Garden structuresBuilding -- Materials -- Bricks
BRN:
131251
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