Masonry Ovens, Kilms, and Fireplaces Books

Masonry Ovens, Kilms, and Fireplaces Books

• The Slate Roof Bible ~Ships in 2-3 days
-Joseph Jenkins / Paperback 288 pages / Published August 1997
This is a two-part, indexed and referenced book which has everything you need to know to build, maintain, keep your slate roof in great conditions for centuries. It is a detailed step-by-step, illustrated tile installation and tile roof repair manual. Plus sources of slate roofing tools, equipment, and new and used slate material. Includes 195 photographs and 175 drawings, tables, maps, and graphs.
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• The Book of Masonry Stoves: Rediscovering the Old Way of Warming
  ~Usually Ships In 2-3 Days
-David Lyle / Paperback 192 Pages / Published April 1998
Discover how heating with masonry stoves were used to heat homes and buildings.
Includes illustrations.
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The Bread Builders: Hearth Loaves and Masonry Ovens
~Usually Ships In 2-3 Days
-Daniel Wing / Paperback 250 pages / Published July 1999
The excellent book teaches the reader how to make good bread and how to make the oven to bake bread in. Explains grains and flowers, leavens and doughs, the chemistry of bread making. Contains complete detailed instructions and illustrations for building a masonry oven. Includes illustrations, photographs, recipes, and tips.
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• Handmade Tiles ~Usually Ships in 2-3 Days

-Frank Giorgini / Paperback 144 pages / Published October 1994
This very informative book covers the design, fabrication, and firing of flat and relief tiles. Including mosaics. Many color photographs of tiles and step-by-step fabrication details make this an excellent book for beginning tile-makers. Covers how to install your hand made tiles and how to make your own tools and equipment.
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• The Kiln Book: Materials, Specifications and Construction
  ~Usually Ships in 2-3 Days
-Frederick Olsen / Hardcover 292 pages, 2nd edition / Published December 1983
Excellent book on building and using the kiln for firing tiles, pottery or small statues.
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• Holy Terrors: Gargoyles on Medieval Buildings ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours
-Janetta Rebold Benton / Hardcover 140 pages / Published April 1997
This excellent book on gargoyles explains with text and great pictures what gargoyles are, their history, construction, and their purpose for being.
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• Fireplace & Mantel Ideas: Over 100 Classic Wood and Stone Fireplace Mantel Designs
  Usually Ships Within 2 to 3 Days
-John Lewman / Paperback 120 pages / Published June 1999
This book is a comprehensive guide for the design, construction, and installation of fireplace mantels.
Includes 300 photographs, 200 in color, and illustrations.
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• Masonry Fireplace and Chimney Handbook Usually Ships Within 1 to 3 Weeks
-James E. Amrhein / Paperback 225 pages, 2nd Edition / Published September 1995
This book covers designing good solid single face, multiple face, and Rumford fireplaces and building a proper chimney. There are many simple to understand formulas to insure proper operation and look. The Uniform Building Code concerning chimneys and fireplaces are covered and explained as well. Plus seismic reinforcement.
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• Fireplace Book : An Idea Book of Fireplace Designs (vol. 2) Usually Ships Within 1 to 3 Weeks
-Aberdeen's Magazine of Masonry Construction (Editors)/ Paperback 72 pages / Published December 1995
This book contains 100 new photographs of masonry fireplaces and chimneys which compliment volume I and provide beautiful examples of the almost infinite combinations of colors, sizes, patterns, and shapes available.
Includes information on selecting firebox mortar, flashing chimneys, constructing a chimney crown, and building a Rumford fireplace.
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• The Cob Builders Handbook: You Can Hand-Sculpt Your Own Home
  ~Usually Ships in 2-3 Days
-Becky Bee, Mitch Spiralstone, Editor, Alex McMillan,Editor
Paperback 173 pages, 3rd Edition / Published March 1998
This easily understood handbook explains step-by-step how to work with and build with cob. Includes illustrations.
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• The Cobber's Companion: How to Build You Own Earthen Home
  ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours
-Michael G. Smith, Deanne Bednar, Illustrator
Paperback 134 pages / Published December 1999
This comprehensive book explains the theory of cob construction. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for building a simple cob building. This includes finding, selecting, and testing construction materials, building foundations, walls, doors, windows, roofs, floors, plasters and finishing your building. Over 100 illustrations.
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