Landscape construction /

Sauter, David.

Landscape construction / David Sauter. - 2nd ed. - Clifton Park, NJ : Thomas Delmar Learning, ©2005. - xvi, 491 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 477-478) and index.

The landscape construction process -- Legal requirements -- Interpreting construction documents -- Construction math -- Project pricing -- Salary in the workplace -- Basic construction techniques and equipment operation -- Construction staking -- Preservation of existing site elements -- Removing unwanted site elements -- Site grading -- Site drainage -- Erosion control -- DC site lighting and related electrical work -- Water and irrigation system installation -- Materials and installation techniques for retaining walls -- Tie and timber retaining walls -- Segmental precast unit retaining walls. Gabion retaining walls -- Stairs -- Materials and site preparation for paving -- Concrete paving -- Unit pavers -- Dry-laid stone paving -- Mortared paving -- Granular paving -- Materials for exterior carpentry -- Wood decks and platforms -- Wood stairs, railings, seating, and skirting -- Wood overhead structures -- Fencing --Freestanding walls -- Water features and bridges -- Site furniture, signage, and prefabricated playground equipment -- Edging, planters, and plant protection equipment.

140184281X 9781401842819

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Landscape construction.

TH380 / .S26 2005

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