McKay's building construction
Language: English Publication details: Shaftesbury Donhead 2005Description: 159p. ill. 22cmISBN:- 1873394721
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| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | London Folio | F690 MCK (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 30071284 |
Incorporates all three volumes originally published in 1938 and describes construction at the craft level to give an understanding of the traditional forms of construction that may be encountered. Volume one covers masonry and brickwork, carpentry and joinery, slating and plumbing at the elementary level. Volume two goes into greater detail on masonry and brickwork and includes drainage. Volume three covers carpentry and joinery in greater detail including the conversion of timber and roof coverings such as tiling, stone slating and shingling.