ICS Reference Library: Building Stone Lathing, Plastering, and Tiling Common Brickwork, Ornamental Brickwork and Terra Cotta Lighting Fixtures

In order to be able to decide which kind of stone is best to use under given conditions, a knowledge of the different kinds employed in buildini construction is very essential. It is not necessary for a builder to determine the exact composition of a stone, but his knowledie should be sufficient to aid him in selectini or specifying the kind of stone best adapted to the purposes for which it is intended. In this Section will be described some of the principal building stones of this country, classed accordini to composition and structure.

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BUILDING STONE

LATHING PLASTERING,AND TILING

COMMON BRICKWORK

ORNAMENTAL BRICKWORK AND TERRA COTTA

LIGHTING FIXTURES

USE AND DESIGN OF LIGHTING FIXTURES

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

BUILDING STONE

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