Masonry: Design, Build, Maintain covers a wide range of masonry subjects, including basic installations, specific projects, and common repairs with concrete, block, brick, stone, tile, and stucco. Readers will find the information they need on tools, materials, and techniques explained in plain language and shown in over 750 color photographs and 60 detailed illustrations. More than 50 of the most popular masonry projects, such as laying a brick patio, are covered with dozens of step-by-step photos and large, cut-away illustrations showing the details of construction. Throughout the book, readers will find tips on using tools, along with special features on alternative approaches to projects that let them apply the information to different types of buildings and sites. They'll also find thorough coverage on masonry repairs and maintenance, plus a useful resource guide on masonry and a glossary and index.