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Summary: not specifically stone/brick house restoration
Review: Although this is a nice picture book, it doesn't really deal with the restoration of stone houses per-se. Some info. on interior restoration which applies equally well to frame houses, some sketchy information on general building with masonry. HOWEVER, if you're specifically looking for a reference on repairs/restoration of structural stone/brick problems, look elsewhere. I've got a stone/brick house with bowed walls, collapsed foundation, collapsed arches above windows, etc., and none of these items was touched upon in the remotest fashion. If you're searching for something similar to what I'm looking for, look elsewhere. If you find something good, LET ME KNOW!!!
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Summary: not specifically stone/brick house restoration
Review: Although this is a nice picture book, it doesn't really deal with the restoration of stone houses per-se. Some info. on interior restoration which applies equally well to frame houses, some sketchy information on general building with masonry. HOWEVER, if you're specifically looking for a reference on repairs/restoration of structural stone/brick problems, look elsewhere. I've got a stone/brick house with bowed walls, collapsed foundation, collapsed arches above windows, etc., and none of these items was touched upon in the remotest fashion. If you're searching for something similar to what I'm looking for, look elsewhere. If you find something good, LET ME KNOW!!!
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Summary: A resource for owners of old brick houses
Review: I think this book is a marvelous resource for homeowners who wish to better understand their old brick homes. I bought it for a future resource & reference, because just we purchased a 130+ year old brick house.
This book is stuffed with practical information about how to maintain and restore these old structures. Sure, the language can be complicated, and it's sort of like following along at the shoulder of a building inspector as he ruminates about construction techniques.
Suggestions range from cheap to authentic restoration, and there are mortar and other recipes in the back. There are also many good black and white photos thoughout the book.
There's good discussion of old plastering techniques, and you can see in the photo what plaster and lathe looks like without having it fall from your own walls.
I think this book would help other owners of old brick houses to figure out the reasoning behind what's inside their interior and exterior walls.
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Summary: Lacking real insight
Review: I was looking for a book that got into real details on how stone was quarried as well as on real construction techniques. My interest in in local buildings from the 1800's in the eastern US/Canada area. For me I find more value in books from Charles McRaven. And am still looking for a good book on historic techniques on quarrying, working with & building with stone. No need to waste your hard earned $$ on this one.
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Summary: Review of Restoring House of Brick and Stone
Review: This book has one of the most thorough treatments of masonry techniques I've encountered. It covers subjects for which information often proves difficult to find, e.g. restoration of antique stone fireplaces. It has lots of detail yet covers a wide range of pertinent subjects. All this and the author has a readable style and interesting stories. I would enjoy meeting these people.
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Summary: Review of Restoring House of Brick and Stone
Review: This book has one of the most thorough treatments of masonry techniques I've encountered. It covers subjects for which information often proves difficult to find, e.g. restoration of antique stone fireplaces. It has lots of detail yet covers a wide range of pertinent subjects. All this and the author has a readable style and interesting stories. I would enjoy meeting these people.
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