The london and country builder's vade-mecum: or, the compleat and universal estimator. Comprehending the London and country prices of the different works of bricklayers, Masons, Carpenters, Joyners, Glasiers, Plumbers, Slaters, Plaisterers, Painters, Paviours, Carvers, smiths, &c. Interspersed with such useful and necessary Rules and Observations as are of the greatest Consequence in estimating of any Building. With a great Variety of new and useful Tables, indispensibly necessary for the more exact and expeditious casting up, or estimating any Sort of Work, viz. I. A Table for the reducing of Brick Work of any Thickness, to the Statute Thickness of a Brick and a Half. II. A Table which shews how many Bricks are sufficient to build any Piece of Brick-Work, of any Number of Feet, and Thickness. III. A Table of Tiling, whereby is shewn how many Tiles will cover any Roof. IV. Variety of Tables, which shews the proper Scantling to cut Timber to, fit for any Building, and for valuing the sa

People / Organizations

• William Salmon (Author)

Imprint

London: printed. And sold by J. Pilborough, and C. Darby, Booksellers, at Colchester; and by all other booksellers in town and country, 1741.

Publication year

1741-1741

ESTC No.

T222945

Grub Street ID

245663

Description

[2],ii,[8],187,[1]p. ; 8⁰

Note

Faber lignarius & architectus = William Salmon.

With an unpaginated index.

Price from imprint: Price in Sheets Three Shillings.

Uncontrolled note

Not in Hanson