Landscape Construction by Sauter, David

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With simple, complete instructions for a multitude of exterior construction projects, this publication is a valuable learning and resource tool for landscape contractors, designers, and homeowners. Photos and illustrations support the instructions for such activities as site preparation, grading and drainage, utilities and irrigation, retaining wall construction, paving, exterior carpentry, fencing, and such amenities as pools, ponds, and edging. Readers will welcome the easy-to-follow process of construction and a review of various materials, tools, and methods. A discussion of estimating and bidding for jobs will be of value to professionals in their work and of interest to homeowners as they consider their own exterior projects. This may be the sole resource needed to accomplish a multitude of hardscape construction goals.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Delmar Cengage Learning
ISBN-10
140184281x
ISBN-13
9781401842819
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30506644
Product Key Features
Format
Trade Paperback
Publication Year
2004
Language
English
Dimensions
Weight
36.1 Oz
Width
8.4in.
Height
0.8in.
Length
10.8in.
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
22
Table of Content
IntroductionChapter 1: The Landscape Construction ProcessChapter 2: Legal RequirementsChapter 3: Interpreting Construction DocumentsChapter 4: Construction MathChapter 5: Project PricingChapter 6: Safety in the WorkplaceChapter 7: Basic Construction Techniques and Equipment OperationChapter 8: Construction StakingSection 2: Site PreparationChapter 9: Preservation of Existing Site ElementsChapter 10: Removing Unwanted Site ElementsSection 3: Grading, Site Drainage, and Erosion ProtectionChapter 11: Site GradingChapter 12: Site DrainageChapter 13: Erosion ControlSection 4: Site UtilitiesChapter 14: DC Site Lighting and Related Electrical WorkChapter 15: Water and Irrigation SystemsSection 5: Landscaping Retaining Walls and StairsChapter 16: Materials and Installation Techniques for Retaining WallsChapter 17: Tie and Timber Retaining WallsChapter 18: Segmental Precast Unit Retaining WallsChapter 19: Dry-Laid Stone Retaining WallsChapter 20: Gabion Retaining WallsChapter 21: StairsSection 6: Landscape PavingChapter 22: Materials and Site Preparation for PavingChapter 23: Concrete PavingChapter 24: Unit PaversChapter 25: Dry-Laid Stone PavingChapter 26: Mortared PavingChapter 27: Granular PavingSection 7: Wood Landscape StructuresChapter 28: Materials for Exterior CarpentryChapter 29: Wood Decks and PlatformsChapter 30: Wood Stairs, Railings, Seating, and SkirtingChapter 31: Wood Overhead StructuresSection 8: Fences and Freestanding WallsChapter 32: FencingChapter 33: Freestanding WallsSection 9: Site AmentiesChapter 34: Water Features and BridgesChapter 35: Site Furniture, Signage, and Pre-Fabricated Playground EquipmentChapter 36: Edging, Planters, and Plant Protection EquipmentSection 9: SummaryAppendicesGlossaryBibliographyIndex
Dewey Decimal
624
Illustrated
Yes
Target Audience
College Audience
Copyright Date
2005
Author
David Sauter
Edition Number
2
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Lc Classification Number
Th380.S26 2005
Lccn
2004-045972