Stonework

Discover the lasting satisfaction of working with stone and learn the tricks of the trade from a master craftsman. No building material rivals stone for beauty, permanence, and enduring popularity. Builder Charles McRaven offers the benefits of his fifty years of stonework experience in Stonework, a book that will inform, entertain, and inspire anyone using or working with stone. McRaven helps even first-time builders comprehend the intricacies of working with different stone types; choosing the most suitable stone; handling, cutting, and shaping stone; working with recycled stone; and using stone inside the home. Stonework presents complete, fully illustrated instructions for: * Using stone for gardens, paths, pools, and waterfalls * Building walls, from simple to serpentine * Making gateways, pillars, and doorways * Using large stones as wall and landscape accents * Installing stone steps for porches and entries * Creating retaining walls * Building bridges and walkways