Craftsman Book Company
Titles appearing in Art Book News Annual — February 2008
Builder's guide to stucco; lath & plaster. (CD-ROM included)
Schwartz, Max.
Builder's Book, Inc., ©2007 284 p. $49.95 TH100
978-1-889892-72-6
Starting with the basics about stucco (also known as Portland cement plaster) and a residential stucco application checklist, a consulting civil engineer/instructor offers definitions, how-to tips, and cautions on topics in outline form from masonry construction to refinishing. The guide includes diagrams, a troubleshooting summary table, glossary, resources, references, overview of cement manufacture, construction codes and specifications, and safety guidelines. The complete book is on the companion CD-ROM for quick searching. Distributed by Craftsman Book Company. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
