Brickwork: History, Technology & Practice
Gerard Lynch
Presented in a straightforward and highly readable style, this new series of books offers an in-depth guide to all aspects of brickwork and bricklaying practice. Lynch has put together these comprehensive and instructive volumes, linking past knowledge and practices with modern skills and materials, so that both can be fully examined and understood. 1994, hardback.
Volume 1
This volume begins with a background to the historical development of the brick, the craft of bricklaying and brickwork from the 13th Century to the present day. It then goes on to describe the modern manufacture of bricks along with their properties and classification. The book also includes chapters on mortars, tools, and accessories along with the explanation of bricklaying skills, and comprehensive coverage of the techniques of bonding and its applications.
Price $128.00 (2 in-stock)
