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Building Craftsmanship

Building Craftsmanship

Building Craftsmanship

In Brick and Tile and in Stone Slates
Author:
Nathaniel Lloyd
Published:
June 2014
Format:
Paperback
ISBN:
9781107673366

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    Originally published in 1929, this book illustrates the many decorative effects that can be produced through the judicious use of brick, slate and tile. The text is richly illustrated with architectural drawings and photographs of decorative techniques in action on English buildings from a variety of periods. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in architectural features and the decorative possibilities of basic building materials.

    Product details

    June 2014
    Paperback
    9781107673366
    110 pages
    297 × 210 × 6 mm
    0.29kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • Preface
    • Craftsmanship
    • 1. Tiled roofs
    • 2. Weather-tiling
    • 3. Leadwork to chimneys
    • 4. Dormers
    • 5. Brick chimney caps
    • 6. Uses of brick
    • 7. Plain tiles used with brick
    • 8. Brick and tile fireplaces
    • 9. Bonds and their products
    • 10. Stone slate roofs
    • Index.
      Author
    • Nathaniel Lloyd