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This book is a plea for a sympathetic approach to the conservation
and repair of traditional stone buildings. These beautiful
buildings are in danger of disappearing from the landscape because
they are not yet properly understood. Here is a book about saving
them by applying traditional techniques in a sympathetic manner,
using materials and methods that are in harmony with their nature.
Patrick McAfee, a stone-mason, conservation consultant and author
of the bestselling Irish Stone Walls, shows how traditional stone
buildings were originally constructed; he outlines the traditional
techniques, tells how the stone was worked and details the proper
methods of repair and maintenance. As well as dealing with stone,
the book also covers lime mortars and other traditional finishes.
Includes a survey of stone buildings world-wide. Much of the
information is practical, hands-on, and intended for the
enthusiastic householder as well as the more experienced builder,
with step-by-step instructions from an acknowledged expert.
This book is a plea for a sympathetic approach to the conservation
and repair of traditional stone buildings. These beautiful
buildings are in danger of disappearing from the landscape because
they are not yet properly understood. Here is a book about saving
them by applying traditional techniques in a sympathetic manner,
using materials and methods that are in harmony with their nature.
Patrick McAfee, a stone-mason, conservation consultant and author
of the bestselling Irish Stone Walls, shows how traditional stone
buildings were originally constructed; he outlines the traditional
techniques, tells how the stone was worked and details the proper
methods of repair and maintenance. As well as dealing with stone,
the book also covers lime mortars and other traditional finishes.
Includes a survey of stone buildings world-wide. Much of the
information is practical, hands-on, and intended for the
enthusiastic householder as well as the more experienced builder,
with step-by-step instructions from an acknowledged expert.
Number One Bestseller A unique history and 'how to' book on one of
Ireland's most distinctive landscape features - the stone wall. The
Irish countryside is a patchwork of over 250,000 miles of stone
wall. Built from local stone according to the style of each region
- dry stone in the West and the Mourne mountains or mortar
elsewhere - these walls are an intrinsic part of the landscape.
This unique guide by expert stone mason Pat McAfee covers the
history of this ancient tradition, giving illustrated examples and
step-by-step instructions on constructing, conserving and repairing
stone walls of all types - whether dry stone or mortar. It
includes: History of stone in Ireland How to build dry stone and
mortar walls Basic and more advanced techniques Dos and don'ts of
repair work Appropriate conservation methods
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