| Description |
xii, 227 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Characteristics of Building Stone -- Ch. 3. Stone Fabrication -- Ch. 4. Installation Methods -- Ch. 5. Protection and Maintenance of Stone Installations -- Ch. 6. Guidelines for the Selection of Stone -- Glossary of Common Stoneworking Terms |
| Summary |
"Beyond the visual aesthetic of a sample, how can an architect determine whether a particular stone possesses characteristics suitable for a specific project? This is a crucial question, since an improper selection can cost thousands, or even millions, of dollars to correct."--BOOK JACKET. "In Architectural Stone, Mark Chacon takes the guesswork out of stone selection, design, and installation."--BOOK JACKET. "The first and only comprehensive reference for owners, architects, interior designers, and other building professionals working with stone, this book provides authoritative, up-to-date answers to critical questions on every aspect of using stone as a building material."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-218) and index |
| Subject |
Building stones.
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Building, Stone.
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| LC no. |
99025460 |
| ISBN |
047124659X (alk. paper) |
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