Driveways, Paths and Patios - A Complete Guide to Design Management and Construction by Tony McCormack (Hardcover, 2006)
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Driveways, paths and patios are an essential part of most properties and this comprehensive book provides a detailed explanation of exactly how they are designed, planned and constructed. Discusses the design of driveways, paths and patios with reference to their planned use, style, size, gradients and special features such as steps, ramps and terraces. * Considers the range of materials available including block paving, flags, slabs, setts, cubes, cobbles, loose aggregates, plain & patterned concrete and tarmac. * Analyses how to estimate costs and making the choice between the DIY approach and using a professional contractor. * Examines the critical issue of drainage. * Lays bare the mathematics associated with accurate setting-out and levelling. * Describes the range of tools and equipment needed. * Details the correct constructions of kerbs and edging and laying methods for flags, block paving and much more. AUTHOR: Prior to being disabled, Tony McCormack was the senior contracts manager and proprietor of A.J. McCormack & Son, a contracting company specializing in all forms of paving and groundwork. He was the hard-landscaping expert for the Expertgardener website hosted by Alan Titchmarsh for Ground Force TV series. He is the webmaster of Pavingexpert.com, the world's most popular paving and hard-landscaping website. 233 colour photos & drawingsProduct Identifiers
PublisherT.H.E. Crowood Press LTD
ISBN-139781861267788
eBay Product ID (ePID)90853658
Product Key Features
Book TitleDriveways, Paths and Patios-A Complete Guide to Design Management and Construction
AuthorTony Mccormack
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicHome Decor
Publication Year2006
Number of Pages176 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height246mm
Item Width189mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorTony Mccormack
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 21 Jul, 2021
Great patio book
Brilliant book if you are planning to do your own paving - e.g. for a gazebo, shed, driveway. V practical.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Jun, 2016
Good book
AwsomeVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
