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Welcome to Pacific Mountain Masonry.
Your online source for power and hand tools, stone masonry tools, construction contractor's equipment, stone masonry and timber framing books, log building construction books and tools, and how-to books for building contractors.
We carry hand and power tools, job site equipment, construction workers tools and clothing, stone masonry tools, masonry tools and equipment, plumping and electrical wiring installation and repair supplies, gardening equipment, and how-to books in many categories.
We carry leading names in scaffolding and ladders, electrical power generators, power washers, power and hand tools, and saws. Our hardware section offers a great selection of locks, hinges, bolts, screws, fasteners, and much more hardware.
Check out our cellular phones. Click on the Cellular Phone link on the left sidebar to find the right cell phone, accessories and Service Plan for your business or for your personal use.
The selection of books and manuals in our Bookstores will help with your masonry and construction contracting jobs and with your landscaping projects. Our selection of how-to books make solving those difficult jobs on the job a snap.
Categories include stone, brick, and block masonry, stonework, timberframing, medieval castle builders, rough & finishing carpentry, installing and repairing electrical and plumbing projects, painting and roofing, building construction, passing
contractor license exams, and running a successful construction contracting business.
In our Landscaping and Horticulture department we offer the latest and most useful landscaping and gardening books, magazines, videos, software, gardening tools and fertilizers, gardening equipment, and supplies in caring for your lawn, landscaping, patio, and for your garden.
These videos tutors and show you how to do many things. And we carry architectural and engineering software to help you in your job planning and layout.
Lübeck Haus and Lübeck Haus Bookstore in association with Amazon.com offers these books, how-to videos, magazines, electronic equipment, computers, software, hardware, masonry tools, supplies and equipment for your construction projects, home improvement projects and many of your stonework needs.
- Construction books and magazines, including Carpentry, Contractor's book titles, Masonry, Log House building, and Timberframing are available through
Lübeck Haus Bookstore .
- Engineering books from many disciplines and categories are available at
Lübeck Haus Bookstore .
Engineering categories include Aerospace, Architecture, Automotive, Bioengineering, Chemical, Civil, Encyclopedias, Environmental, Marine, Masonry, Mechanical, Mining, Nuclear,
Encyclopedias & Reference, Reference Handbooks, Structural and Petroleum.
- Additional Engineering books and handbooks, Scientific books and textbooks, Mathematics books, Law books, Medical and Business books, Professional Journals, Encyclopedias, and other books for professionals are available through The Bouldercreek Technical Bookstore.
- Home improvement, landscaping, and gardening books are listed in the bookstore catalogue Directory at
Lübeck Haus Bookstore .
- Use the links on the sideboard to the left to search for tools, supplies and construction equipment. Additional tools, supplies and equipment are available through our main store Search & Browse Boxes.
- A complete search of the entire Amazon.com store can be done through these Browse Boxes .
- For engineering software, click on and browse for Engineering Software
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- For comuter software, click on and browse for Computer Software.
Some of the software categories include Architectural, Business & Office, Education, Engineering, Home & Hobbies, Computer Operating Systems, Computer Programming, and Web Development.
Remember to Bookmark this page so that you can find it easily again.
Masonry Books and Building Construction Informational Web Pages
- Stone Masonry Books
This link will connect to Lübeck Haus Bookstore's extensive list of stone masonry books.
- Lime Mortar Books
This link will connect to Lübeck Haus Bookstore's extensive list of lime mortar books.
- Masonry Books .
This link will connect to Lübeck Haus Bookstore's select list of masonry books.
Including covering the basics of working with stone in construction projects.
- Stone Sculpture Books
This link will connect to Lübeck Haus Bookstore's select list of books for and about stone sculptures and sculpturing.
- Building Stone Magazine
Building Stone, the official publication of the Building Stone Institute, is the premier magazine for quarriers, fabricators, dealers, importers,
exporters, carvers, restorers, designers and installers of natural stone. With in-depth features, high-quality photographs and articles covering
a broad spectrum of industry concerns, Building Stone offers a comprehensive view of the latest trends in the natural stone trade.
- Stone Foundations
An organization that is dedicated to the traditions, the craft, and the art of stonework.
- Stonexus, the Stone Foundation's magazine
Stonexus, the highly regarded periodical publication of the Stone Foundation community is a veritable compendium of stone lore, and one of the major
benefits provided to its Members.
- Engineering Books and Manuals
This link will connect to Lübeck Haus Bookstore's extensive list of Engineering books.
- Building Construction Books and Manuals
This link will connect to Lübeck Haus Bookstore's extensive list of building construction books.
- An Architectural Dictionary
This is an architectural dictionary and glossary of medieval buildings, cathedral architecture, and period definations.
- Castle Terminology Glossary
This is a glossary of castle nomenclature, and other terms relating to castle construction and use.
The terms are in English and German. Definitions are in English.
- Stone and Masonry Glossary
Select Stone offers a indepth glossary of stone and masonry terms.
- Stone Types
This page describes the basic types of building stone.
- Lime Mortars
Cover the history, characteristics and manufacture of lime mortars.
- Mining Glossary
A glossary listing common and useful terms dealing with mining.
- Weights & Measures
A list of common and uncommon terms used for measuring.
- Tying The Knot
This guide, with excellent visuals, explains how to tie 30 popular and useful knots.
Masonry & Timber links
National Concrete Masonry Association Homepage .
An online resource for concrete and masonry information.
Masonry Institute of Washington HomePage .
Technical resources: bulletins, glossary, links, information, and handbooks: including the Northwest Masonry Guide.
Weights of Various Construction Materials Material Weight Chart .
Lists weights in cubic yards for building stone, concrete, lime, gravels, soil types, and many more types of construction materials.
Glossary of Masonry and Stone Working Terminology from Huckleberry Stone Supply .
This is an extensive glossary of masonry and stone working terminology.
Select Stone's Online Masonry Glossary.
Select Stone offers a indepth glossary of stone and masonry terms.
Timber framers organization Timber Framers Guild .
A non-profit educational membership association dedicated to the craft of timber framing. This guild serves as a center of timber frame information
and designs for the professional and the general public.
Members of this shop are members of this fine organization.
Cascade Joinery Homepage.
Custom designs and constructs unique timber framed homes and buildings. Home based in the Pacific Northwest.
Mutual Materials.
The premier manufacturer and distributor of brick and concrete products in the Pacific Northwest. Includes concrete block, residential brick, and manufactured stones.
Marenakos Rock Center.
The place in the Pacific Northwest where masonry contractors, builders and landscapers can find just about any size, type, and quantity of quality rocks for large and small projects.
Cedar Bureau Homepage.
An excellent source for information on using cedar wood for roofing material. Has a useful online manual.
Huckleberry Stone Supply .
North America's Largest Quarrier of Basalt. Huckleberry Stone Supply has been serving satisfied customers for over 25 years.
The Dry Stone Conservancy.
The Dry Stone Conservancy works to preserve existing dry-laid stone structures, and to revive and promote the ancient craft of dry stone masonry.
Stone Foundation Society.
The Stone Foundation is a society of stonemasons and others involved with and/or interested in stone, stonework and stone art. Publisher of STONEXUS Magazine,
the highly regarded periodical publication of the Stone Foundation is available only to the member/subscribers.
The Stone Circle.
A Webring devoted to Stone Circles, Megaliths and other Prehistoric Sites around the world.
Sites featured include hundreds of images, travel guides, archaeology, and archaeoastronomy.
Megalithes.
A collection of web links, articles, and information on megalithes and working with stone.
Woodcarving Tools & Books
- Woodcarving Tools
Offers a selection of woodcarving tools, woodcarving tool kits, and books.
- Woodcarving Books .
Browse through hundreds of choices for woodcarving books.
- Woodcarving Books .
Browse through hundreds of choices for woodcarving books, and several woodcarving DVDs.
Stone Masonry & Timber Schools
A Castle in the Making
A medieval castle construction project. The Guédelon castle project offers a unique opportunity to study and to witness the different stages of a medieval castle's
construction, each phase being of interest in its own right.
In the heart of Puisaye, in Yonne, Burgundy, France, a team of fifty people have taken on an extraordinary feat:
that is to build a castle using the very same construction techniques and materials used in the Middle Ages.
StoneFest 2008.
4th Annual Stone Masonry School; September 17-20, 2008.
This four-day school of learning and sharing covers building with stone, using mortar and dry stack methods, sculptural and architectural carving,
traditional lettering, making lime mortar, and using masonry tools. One project this year is to build a dry stack stone bridge, no mortar or rebar will be used
in the construction of this dry stone bridge.
To view photographs of the planning, construction, and completion of the dry stack stone bridge, Click Here.
StoneFest 2009.
5th Annual Stone Masonry School; Septemer 15-19, 2009.
Marenakos Rock Center, Preston, Washington
The 5th Annual StoneFest will address both traditional and contemporary methods of working with stone in architectural, landscape and sculptural contexts. These educational classes
offer a unique opportunity for the stonemason, the stone carver, architect, landscape designer, or simply anyone who simply wants to further their knowledge of working with stone.
Learn with professionals from the natural stone industry with hands-on learning projects, presentations, demonstrations, audio/visual talks and discussion forums.
StoneFest 2009 Books.
These books are useful for understanding traditional stone masonry methods taught in some of these classes.
StoneFest 2010.
6th Annual Stone Masonry School; Septemer 13-17, 2010.
Marenakos Rock Center, Preston, Washington
The 6th Annual StoneFest features a challenging project. This is the building of a large stone beehive structure, called a Clochan. The Clochan will be designed and built in the traditional Irish style, while incorporating contemporary design techniques.
Click on for complete details of this project and for all of the other masonry and stone carving classes.
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