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Bridgewater, Alan,

Brickwork projects for patio & garden : designs, instructions and 16 easy-to-build projects / Alan & Gill Bridgewater. - Mount Joy, PA Creative Homeowner 2017 - 160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm

Includes index.

Preface -- Health and safety -- Brickwork inspiration -- Part one: Techniques (Design and planning ; Tools ; Materials ; Foundations ; Concrete and mortar ; Cutting brick, stone and concrete ; Bricklaying ; Brick bonds and patterns ; Walls and other structures ; Patios, paths and steps ; Finishing and maintenance) -- Part two: Projects (Flower border edging ; Country cottage path ; Raised herringbone patio ; Classic birdbath ; Planted patio ; Decorative raised bed ; Sinple garden wall ; Storage seat ; Gateway columns ; Strawberry barrel ; Semicircular steps ; Tudor arch wall niche ; Classic round pond ; Brick barbecue ; Feature wall ; Waterspout) -- Glossary.

"From the decorative to the practical, Brickwork Projects for Patio & Garden offers a range of projects for all levels of expertise. Sixteen original projects range from a simple garden wall to a beautiful raised herringbone patio. Each project 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 attractive and accessible DIY book is full of ideas for creating practical garden features using this simple and traditional material"--Amazon.com.

ISBN: 9781580117937 1580117937

LCCN: 2017014567

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Patios--Design and construction.
Brickwork.

LC Class. No.: TH4970 / .B743 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 690.893

National Agricultural Library Call No.: TH4970 / .B75 2017