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Recommended Practices for Laying Concrete Block
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Item Code: PA043
Date of Publication: 1992
Price: $15.00
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This excellent teaching tool provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for building concrete masonry walls. Over 100 photos and drawings illustrate many of the steps. Subjects include mortar proportioning, mixing, and retempering; laying the first course; building corners; filling in between corners; installing the closure block; tooling joints; and placing anchor bolts. You'll also learn about methods used for control joints, intersecting walls, reinforced masonry, lintels and sills, foundation walls, cavity walls, and walls with concrete block backup. Instructions for patching and cleaning, cutting block, cover and bracing, dampproofing, and insulation are also given. Also available in Spanish (PA398).
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Repair of Portland Cement Plaster (Stucco)
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Item Code: IS526
Date of Publication: 2001
Price: $7.00
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Learn the causes of plaster deterioration and the accepted methods for installing durable repairs. Covers each step in the plaster repair process, from identifying plaster damage to cleaning and coating. Includes plaster removal, lath and paper repair, surface preparation, and proper curing techniques. Also discusses strategies for repairing cracks and selecting patch materials and coatings.
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