Stone Primer

Description

Stone brings a timeless elegance to interior and exterior design. Stone is both stylish and classic. It brings solid tradition to contemporary settings and adds a flair of minimalism to traditional surroundings. An elemental substance that brings beauty and permanence wherever it is used, stone is at home everywhere. Charles McRaven, a dedicated stonemason for more than 50 years, brings his practical experience and deep respect for the material to "The Stone Primer", the essential guide for homeowners interested in adding stone to any setting, indoors or out. Here is everything readers will want to consider when beginning a do-it-yourself project, hiring a professional stonemason to carry out a difficult design, or simply planning and dreaming in stone. Know the properties of common types of stone. Choose, collect, and move the right stones for the project. Place them in perfect layers, make them fit with the proper tools, and learn the basics of drystacking and mortaring. McRaven covers it all in detaiied how-to chapters, embellished with anecdotes, historical titbits, and profiles of noted masons.

Charles McRaven is a stonemason and blacksmith, nationally known for building and repairing dozens of stone structures and log homes. He has written extensively on stone, including the books Building with Stone and Stonework, and articles for Country Journal, Fine Homebuilding, and many regional magazines. He lectures and conducts workshops and private courses in stone construction. Charles lives in Virginia.

"Handsomely illustrated with drawings and photographs that include the work of prominent craftsmen and women, this book provides its readers with the knowledge to create basic stone structures and critique the work of craftsmen." Current Books on Gardening and Botany "Stone Primer offers both ideas and guidance to homeowners interested in utilizing stone, indoors and out." Michigan Gardener "...illustrates the inspirational and practical ways to build with stone." Home & Design Magazine "Stone is a common material that can create things of uncommon beauty. Charles McRaven celebrates the artistry behind those accomplishments in Stone Primer." Akron Beacon-Journal "McRaven offers the guidance you need to make your stone dreams a reality." Countryside and Small Stock Journal "With a very insightful discussion on types of stone and its properties, [Stone Primer] is peppered with great tips and insights." Library Journal "There's subliminally appealing about a first-rate book on stonework, and Stone Primer is just that....Stone Primer is an uncommon find." BackHome