Appealing to enthusiasts and beginners alike, this series offers detailed information on planning, costing and constructing for specific DIY tasks. This text is an illustrated guide to building your own outdoor structures in brick, with information on tools and equipment, plus advice from professional bricklayers. It shows how to lay basic brickwork including corners, openings and lintels, throwing a foundation, screeding and plastering, and includes information on fitting doors and basic roof structures.