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Driveways, paths and patios a complete guide to design, management and construction

By: Language: English Publication details: Ramsbury Crowood 2006Description: 192p. col. ill., plans 26cmISBN:
  • 9780861267788
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690.89 $2 18
Partial contents:
A brief history of paying -- Spoiled for choice -- The design process -- DIY? Contractor? Cost -- Costing -- Tools -- Pavement layers -- Setting out -- Drainage -- Laying block paving -- Laying techniques for flags -- Laying other materials -- Steps, ramps, stepping stones and crazy paving -- Completion, remedial work and disputes
Summary: This book explains the design, planning and construction of driveways, paths and patios. It discusses the materials used for construction, explains how to estimate for costs and tools that are used in each process. Includes illustrations.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Books 690.89 MCC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30077205

A brief history of paying -- Spoiled for choice -- The design process -- DIY? Contractor? Cost -- Costing -- Tools -- Pavement layers -- Setting out -- Drainage -- Laying block paving -- Laying techniques for flags -- Laying other materials -- Steps, ramps, stepping stones and crazy paving -- Completion, remedial work and disputes

This book explains the design, planning and construction of driveways, paths and patios. It discusses the materials used for construction, explains how to estimate for costs and tools that are used in each process. Includes illustrations.