Masonry, Bricklaying and Plastering

Robert Scott Burn

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Donhead Publishing
10 February 2016

History of engineering & technology; Building construction & materials; Building skills & trades

Robert Scott Burn wrote this book in 1871 at a time of great developments in science, industry and exploration, and when materials for engineering and building were constantly being improved and replaced. It offers, therefore, a useful coverage of both traditional techniques and materials such as stone, brick and pise, but also examines the developments in the use of cement for wall covering as well as cement blocks to be used as artificial stone. This reprint of the original work contains over 400 pages of text dealing with materials, practical construction techniques, masonry and brickwork, principles of design, drawing, plastering and wall decoration, as well as many other aspects of construction. The 160 plates which accompany the text include a large number of drawings of different parts of buildings, including: window, door and wall details in various styles; arches; staircases; consoles and brackets in stone and terracotta; hollow and ornamental brickwork and designs of shop fronts.

Edited by: Robert Scott Burn
Imprint: Donhead Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Facsimile edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 48mm
Weight: 2.358kg
ISBN: 9781873394489
ISBN 10: 1873394489
Pages: 618
Publication Date: 10 February 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert Scott Burn

Reviews for Masonry, Bricklaying and Plastering

Provides a fascinating insight into earlier best practice and covers a much wider range of construction issues than is indicated in the title... This book is a valuable source of reference when dealing with buildings of the Victorian period. Building Engineer This book will be of great interest to those whose work or specialism is concerned with late-nineteenth century architecture, and may become a source of continual reference, a personal oracle. SPAB News