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Brick Projects for the Landscape
 Step-By-Step Guides for Creating
16 Easy to Build Backyard Brick Projects

Step-by-Step Practical Guides
 
Rediscover the charm of classic brickwork.

Brick Projects for the Landscape shows how to elegantly enhance outdoor spaces with traditional brick, a universal building material that is more popular today than ever before due to its classic appeal and durability. In addition to basic techniques, the book includes 16 complete, easy-to-build projects, ranging from a simple garden bed edging to a Tudor-style garden wall with a grotto inset. Each project includes step-by-step photos and complete directions.

Brick Projects for the Landscape Sample PageIf you want to enhance your outdoor space, whatever the size, Brick Projects for the Landscape is both inspirational and full of practical information.

  • Includes a range of projects for all levels of expertise.
  • Step-by-step photos and easy instructions for 16 projects.
  • Includes comprehensive information on tools and materials, foundations, cutting brick & stone, and bricklaying.
  • Written by expert DIY authors.

400+ Photos & Illustrations

Contents:

Introduction

Part 1: Techniques
         Design and Planning
         Tools
         Materials
         Footings
         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 2: Projects
      Flower border edging
        Country cottage path
        Raised herringbone patio
        Classic Birdbath
        Planted Patio
        Inspirations: Brick Patio
        Decorative Raised Bed
        Simple Garden Wall
        Storage Seat
        Gateway columns
        Strawberry barrel
        Semicircular steps
        Inspirations: Brick steps
        Tudor arch wall niche
        Classic round pond
        Inspirations: Decorative brickwork
        Brick Barbeque
        Feature Wall
        Waterspout

Glossary
Suppliers
Index

Soft-cover, 128 Pages,
400+ Photos/Illustrations 8-1/2in. x 11in.

Brick Projects for the Landscape - Creative Publishing international - CP-1589231872 - ISBN: 1589231872 - ISBN-13: 9781589231870
Paperback, 128 pages

Brick Projects for the Landscape


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Brick Projects for the Landscape - Creative Publishing international - CP-1589231872 - ISBN: 1589231872 - ISBN-13: 9781589231870
Paperback, 128 pages