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Patios and Walkways
Contributor(s): Jeswald, Peter (Author)
ISBN: 1600850758     ISBN-13: 9781600850752
Publisher: Taunton Press
OUR PRICE:   $17.96  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: January 2010
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Annotation: Homeowners are spending more time and money than ever creating and sprucing up living spaces outside the house. It's no surprise that the patio is riding this trend. Now that DIYers have greater access to the tools, techniques, and materials required to build great patios and walkways, they're going all out. And this newest offering from the successful "Build Like a Pro" series is the best guide they can ask for. It's all in here - from base construction techniques to surface materials. A reader can choose to complete the six projects in this book exactly as presented or mix and match techniques to create a truly custom project. Complete in-depth information, step-by-step instructions, focused sidebars, and tips add up to a professional patio or walkway project that homeowners will enjoy for years to come.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- House & Home | Outdoor & Recreational Areas - General
- House & Home | Do-it-yourself - Masonry
Dewey: 690.893
LCCN: 2009031651
Series: Taunton's Build Like a Pro
Physical Information: 0.43" H x 9.14" W x 10.72" (1.36 lbs) 176 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

If you're looking for a single source of professional advice so you can build your own patio or walkway, here's the book for you.

As the latest how-to manual in our popular Build Like a Pro series, Patios & Walkways' in-depth reference provides all the details you'll need -- tips, techniques, tools, materials and expert advice -- to create unique patios and walkways designed to enhance your landscape and home.

From base construction techniques to choosing and installing surface materials, it's all here -- detailed instructions from a pro, step-by-step photos, useful sidebars and drawings -- plus inside secrets that will help you get the job done right the first time.

The book is organized in six sections -- each featuring a different project -- and all together they represent virtually anything you'll ever need to know about building patios and walkways.

You can tackle each project exactly as it's presented. Or mix and match design elements and techniques to create your own customized project.

Designed to give you every bit of advice you'll need -- and the flexibility to shape your own outdoor creations -- here's the only book you'll need to build beautiful patios and walkways that capture you own personal touch.

Contributor Bio(s): Jeswald, Peter: -


Peter Jeswald has nearly 40 years of experience in the construction industry as a builder, designer and author. He holds a degree from the University of Massachusetts in residential design and opened his design practice in 1982, specializing in residential and light commercial structures. His work includes hundreds of residential
projects, as well as medical facilities, a school renovation, retail stores and restaurants.

Beginning in 1990, Peter pioneered the concept of teaching "pre-construction planning" to homeowners. He is the creator of a ten-step planning process and three-hour seminar, HOMEWORK, which he has presented nationally to thousands of homeowners.