Cement Mason's Manual for Residential Construction - 1960

Brought to you by the Portland Cement Association, this slim introductory and reference publication was targeted towards cement masons, their apprentices, and for their training programs. It contains many photographs of actual on-the-job practices for concrete in residential construction. Learn all there is to know about Portland Cement (the most common form of cement), its history, the fundamentals of quality concrete, tools for making horizontal surfaces, using a transit and level, constructing flatworks, hot & cold weather concreting, special surface finishes, and defects. - Cement Mason's Manual for Residential Construction Published 1960, Portland Cement Association, Skokie, Illinois Softcover. approx 8.5x11in. 35pp. In good condition. Could make a fun gift for someone in the construction trades!