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CONCRETE PROJECTS for the garden – second edition

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Product Code: TD/C&C/CPFGD
Concrete is ideal for a range of garden projects which, when properly made, are strong and durable. Concrete and mortar require some knowledge, skill and care in their manufacture. But there is no reason why a DIY enthusiast should not be able to tackle any of the projects described in this book. Projects include paving, ramps and steps, stepping stones, fish ponds, mowing edges, table-tennis tables and the use of ferrocement. Softcover, 48 p, with illustrations (A4). Practical.

Additional information

Weight 500 g
ISBN

978-0-9870351-4-1
Publication Date:

2013
Contents
Acknowledgements 4
Introduction 5
Safety 6
Working with cement 6
Handling fresh concrete 6
First aid and remedial treatment 7
Notes on concrete work 8
Using cement 8
Choice of materials 8
Equipment 8
Miscellaneous tools 9
Moulds for small decorative items 9
Release agents 9
Formwork for bigger projects 10
Mix proportions 10
Making concrete 11
Batching 11
Mixing 11
Transporting 11
Placing 11
Compaction 11
Finishing 11
Curing 12
Colouring of concrete or mortar 12
Integral colouring 12
Surface colouring 13
Small projects 14
Precast stepping stones 14
Round stepping stones 14
Square stepping stones or pavers 16
Flower pots 17
Square pots using stepping stones/pavers 17
Square pots using a mould 19
Round pots or bowls 20
A garden bench 21
Garden bench cast in one unit 23
Bigger projects 24
Setting out 24
Paving 27
A concrete pathway 27
Paving with concrete flagstones 30
Paving with bricks on a sand bed 30
Paving with bricks on a mortar bed 32
Ramps 32
Steps 32
Construction of steps 33
Steps of concrete cast in place 33
Steps of brickwork 34
Steps of flagstones and bricks 34
A fish pond 36
Mowing edges 38
An all-weather outdoor table 39
A braai 43
Ferrocement ideas 44
A large flower pot 44
A bird bath 47