A perfect Christmas present, 14 Nov 2008
Just when the world seems to be collapsing in economic ruin, Mount gives us a book-full of reasons to take pleasure in what we see around us. I'll be buying several copies to give to people this Christmas - and I expect to see this charming, clever, hugely entertaining tome popping up in people's homes for years to come. Mount has staked a powerful claim to be the James Lees-Milne of our time.

A Lust for Intelligence, 04 Nov 2008
Mount is to be congratulated on producing a study which is lucid and funny, and equally useful to the amateur fan as well as the architectural expert. His great gift is to make what is (too often) solemn great fun. He did it with Latin; now he has done it with buildings.

A perfect Christmas present, 14 Nov 2008
Just when the world seems to be collapsing in economic ruin, Mount gives us a book-full of reasons to take pleasure in what we see around us. I'll be buying several copies to give to people this Christmas - and I expect to see this charming, clever, hugely entertaining tome popping up in people's homes for years to come. Mount has staked a powerful claim to be the James Lees-Milne of our time.

A Lust for Intelligence, 04 Nov 2008
Mount is to be congratulated on producing a study which is lucid and funny, and equally useful to the amateur fan as well as the architectural expert. His great gift is to make what is (too often) solemn great fun. He did it with Latin; now he has done it with buildings.

Stunning visual depiction, 22 Dec 2007
I've just bought this book as a present for my brother-in-law, who makes stained glass windows. I'm not in a similar position to be able to pass critical judgement on the text but I can report that the image on Amazon's web page - plus the product details - really do not do justice to this book. Barral's work is packed throughout with crystal clear photographs of the stained glass he is describing. These appear as full-page pictures along with smaller shots. The pictures themselves capture detailed views of stained glass as well contextual arrangements that site the stained glass within the frame that is the building of which they are a part. For anyone interested in this field, and at a price of £22.40 (with free super saver delivery), this is a bargain.

A perfect Christmas present, 14 Nov 2008
Just when the world seems to be collapsing in economic ruin, Mount gives us a book-full of reasons to take pleasure in what we see around us. I'll be buying several copies to give to people this Christmas - and I expect to see this charming, clever, hugely entertaining tome popping up in people's homes for years to come. Mount has staked a powerful claim to be the James Lees-Milne of our time.

A Lust for Intelligence, 04 Nov 2008
Mount is to be congratulated on producing a study which is lucid and funny, and equally useful to the amateur fan as well as the architectural expert. His great gift is to make what is (too often) solemn great fun. He did it with Latin; now he has done it with buildings.

Stunning visual depiction, 22 Dec 2007
I've just bought this book as a present for my brother-in-law, who makes stained glass windows. I'm not in a similar position to be able to pass critical judgement on the text but I can report that the image on Amazon's web page - plus the product details - really do not do justice to this book. Barral's work is packed throughout with crystal clear photographs of the stained glass he is describing. These appear as full-page pictures along with smaller shots. The pictures themselves capture detailed views of stained glass as well contextual arrangements that site the stained glass within the frame that is the building of which they are a part. For anyone interested in this field, and at a price of £22.40 (with free super saver delivery), this is a bargain.

Disappointing lack of information, 24 Oct 2007
Maybe because I had picked up a fair bit of info from free articles on the net, but I was expecting a lot more info from this book. General theme seems to be a lack of direction, qualified by statements to the effect of "check manufacturer's advice for specific guidance". My advice, unfortunately would be to do just that, as plenty of info can be gleaned from stockists and manufacturers for free. In it's defence the book goes into more high-tech preceedures such as resin transfer moulding, but these may be of little or no use if you are looking to go low-tech in your garage! In summary, for the average guy starting from no knowledge, but wishing to do a good low-tech hands on job- pick up the fre info and put down this book

Very interesting, 04 Mar 2007
A fascinating read, covered absolutely everything I needed to know about use of reinforced plastics. Would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone in the fibreglass industry.

A perfect Christmas present, 14 Nov 2008
Just when the world seems to be collapsing in economic ruin, Mount gives us a book-full of reasons to take pleasure in what we see around us. I'll be buying several copies to give to people this Christmas - and I expect to see this charming, clever, hugely entertaining tome popping up in people's homes for years to come. Mount has staked a powerful claim to be the James Lees-Milne of our time.

A Lust for Intelligence, 04 Nov 2008
Mount is to be congratulated on producing a study which is lucid and funny, and equally useful to the amateur fan as well as the architectural expert. His great gift is to make what is (too often) solemn great fun. He did it with Latin; now he has done it with buildings.

Stunning visual depiction, 22 Dec 2007
I've just bought this book as a present for my brother-in-law, who makes stained glass windows. I'm not in a similar position to be able to pass critical judgement on the text but I can report that the image on Amazon's web page - plus the product details - really do not do justice to this book. Barral's work is packed throughout with crystal clear photographs of the stained glass he is describing. These appear as full-page pictures along with smaller shots. The pictures themselves capture detailed views of stained glass as well contextual arrangements that site the stained glass within the frame that is the building of which they are a part. For anyone interested in this field, and at a price of £22.40 (with free super saver delivery), this is a bargain.

Disappointing lack of information, 24 Oct 2007
Maybe because I had picked up a fair bit of info from free articles on the net, but I was expecting a lot more info from this book. General theme seems to be a lack of direction, qualified by statements to the effect of "check manufacturer's advice for specific guidance". My advice, unfortunately would be to do just that, as plenty of info can be gleaned from stockists and manufacturers for free. In it's defence the book goes into more high-tech preceedures such as resin transfer moulding, but these may be of little or no use if you are looking to go low-tech in your garage! In summary, for the average guy starting from no knowledge, but wishing to do a good low-tech hands on job- pick up the fre info and put down this book

Very interesting, 04 Mar 2007
A fascinating read, covered absolutely everything I needed to know about use of reinforced plastics. Would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone in the fibreglass industry.

Don't bother, 01 Dec 2004
This book does not provide enough detailed information to construct windows and doors from scratch. It concentrates more on the fitting of pre-constructed windows and doors to US-style timber built properties. If like me, you are a competent joiner looking for specific detail on construction techniques for windows and doors, then give this one a miss. It will teach you nothing, except the US equivalent Jargon for the things that you already know. Lot's of photos here, not much usable content.

Not for Poms!, 30 Jan 2003
I was very disappointed. From the title I had expected to read a book about how to make custom designed and sized windows and doors. Instead the book instructs American artisans how to fit and hang doors and windows. Many of the tips are useful but the jargon!! If I can understand the jargon I would obviously be expert enough not to need the book, but then, to an American it may not appear jargon. Very disappointing ....

A perfect Christmas present, 14 Nov 2008
Just when the world seems to be collapsing in economic ruin, Mount gives us a book-full of reasons to take pleasure in what we see around us. I'll be buying several copies to give to people this Christmas - and I expect to see this charming, clever, hugely entertaining tome popping up in people's homes for years to come. Mount has staked a powerful claim to be the James Lees-Milne of our time.

A Lust for Intelligence, 04 Nov 2008
Mount is to be congratulated on producing a study which is lucid and funny, and equally useful to the amateur fan as well as the architectural expert. His great gift is to make what is (too often) solemn great fun. He did it with Latin; now he has done it with buildings.

Stunning visual depiction, 22 Dec 2007
I've just bought this book as a present for my brother-in-law, who makes stained glass windows. I'm not in a similar position to be able to pass critical judgement on the text but I can report that the image on Amazon's web page - plus the product details - really do not do justice to this book. Barral's work is packed throughout with crystal clear photographs of the stained glass he is describing. These appear as full-page pictures along with smaller shots. The pictures themselves capture detailed views of stained glass as well contextual arrangements that site the stained glass within the frame that is the building of which they are a part. For anyone interested in this field, and at a price of £22.40 (with free super saver delivery), this is a bargain.

Disappointing lack of information, 24 Oct 2007
Maybe because I had picked up a fair bit of info from free articles on the net, but I was expecting a lot more info from this book. General theme seems to be a lack of direction, qualified by statements to the effect of "check manufacturer's advice for specific guidance". My advice, unfortunately would be to do just that, as plenty of info can be gleaned from stockists and manufacturers for free. In it's defence the book goes into more high-tech preceedures such as resin transfer moulding, but these may be of little or no use if you are looking to go low-tech in your garage! In summary, for the average guy starting from no knowledge, but wishing to do a good low-tech hands on job- pick up the fre info and put down this book

Very interesting, 04 Mar 2007
A fascinating read, covered absolutely everything I needed to know about use of reinforced plastics. Would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone in the fibreglass industry.

Don't bother, 01 Dec 2004
This book does not provide enough detailed information to construct windows and doors from scratch. It concentrates more on the fitting of pre-constructed windows and doors to US-style timber built properties. If like me, you are a competent joiner looking for specific detail on construction techniques for windows and doors, then give this one a miss. It will teach you nothing, except the US equivalent Jargon for the things that you already know. Lot's of photos here, not much usable content.

Not for Poms!, 30 Jan 2003
I was very disappointed. From the title I had expected to read a book about how to make custom designed and sized windows and doors. Instead the book instructs American artisans how to fit and hang doors and windows. Many of the tips are useful but the jargon!! If I can understand the jargon I would obviously be expert enough not to need the book, but then, to an American it may not appear jargon. Very disappointing ....

A perfect Christmas present, 14 Nov 2008
Just when the world seems to be collapsing in economic ruin, Mount gives us a book-full of reasons to take pleasure in what we see around us. I'll be buying several copies to give to people this Christmas - and I expect to see this charming, clever, hugely entertaining tome popping up in people's homes for years to come. Mount has staked a powerful claim to be the James Lees-Milne of our time.

A Lust for Intelligence, 04 Nov 2008
Mount is to be congratulated on producing a study which is lucid and funny, and equally useful to the amateur fan as well as the architectural expert. His great gift is to make what is (too often) solemn great fun. He did it with Latin; now he has done it with buildings.

A perfect Christmas present, 14 Nov 2008
Just when the world seems to be collapsing in economic ruin, Mount gives us a book-full of reasons to take pleasure in what we see around us. I'll be buying several copies to give to people this Christmas - and I expect to see this charming, clever, hugely entertaining tome popping up in people's homes for years to come. Mount has staked a powerful claim to be the James Lees-Milne of our time.

A Lust for Intelligence, 04 Nov 2008
Mount is to be congratulated on producing a study which is lucid and funny, and equally useful to the amateur fan as well as the architectural expert. His great gift is to make what is (too often) solemn great fun. He did it with Latin; now he has done it with buildings.

Stunning visual depiction, 22 Dec 2007
I've just bought this book as a present for my brother-in-law, who makes stained glass windows. I'm not in a similar position to be able to pass critical judgement on the text but I can report that the image on Amazon's web page - plus the product details - really do not do justice to this book. Barral's work is packed throughout with crystal clear photographs of the stained glass he is describing. These appear as full-page pictures along with smaller shots. The pictures themselves capture detailed views of stained glass as well contextual arrangements that site the stained glass within the frame that is the building of which they are a part. For anyone interested in this field, and at a price of £22.40 (with free super saver delivery), this is a bargain.

Disappointing lack of information, 24 Oct 2007
Maybe because I had picked up a fair bit of info from free articles on the net, but I was expecting a lot more info from this book. General theme seems to be a lack of direction, qualified by statements to the effect of "check manufacturer's advice for specific guidance". My advice, unfortunately would be to do just that, as plenty of info can be gleaned from stockists and manufacturers for free. In it's defence the book goes into more high-tech preceedures such as resin transfer moulding, but these may be of little or no use if you are looking to go low-tech in your garage! In summary, for the average guy starting from no knowledge, but wishing to do a good low-tech hands on job- pick up the fre info and put down this book

Very interesting, 04 Mar 2007
A fascinating read, covered absolutely everything I needed to know about use of reinforced plastics. Would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone in the fibreglass industry.

Don't bother, 01 Dec 2004
This book does not provide enough detailed information to construct windows and doors from scratch. It concentrates more on the fitting of pre-constructed windows and doors to US-style timber built properties. If like me, you are a competent joiner looking for specific detail on construction techniques for windows and doors, then give this one a miss. It will teach you nothing, except the US equivalent Jargon for the things that you already know. Lot's of photos here, not much usable content.

Not for Poms!, 30 Jan 2003
I was very disappointed. From the title I had expected to read a book about how to make custom designed and sized windows and doors. Instead the book instructs American artisans how to fit and hang doors and windows. Many of the tips are useful but the jargon!! If I can understand the jargon I would obviously be expert enough not to need the book, but then, to an American it may not appear jargon. Very disappointing ....

A perfect Christmas present, 14 Nov 2008
Just when the world seems to be collapsing in economic ruin, Mount gives us a book-full of reasons to take pleasure in what we see around us. I'll be buying several copies to give to people this Christmas - and I expect to see this charming, clever, hugely entertaining tome popping up in people's homes for years to come. Mount has staked a powerful claim to be the James Lees-Milne of our time.

A Lust for Intelligence, 04 Nov 2008
Mount is to be congratulated on producing a study which is lucid and funny, and equally useful to the amateur fan as well as the architectural expert. His great gift is to make what is (too often) solemn great fun. He did it with Latin; now he has done it with buildings.

It's basic and a good book to start, 02 Jan 2002
Although the plastic world is evolving everyday with new plastics coming on the market everyday the book sticks to basics which makes it in a way time independent. You will however not build a car, a boat or a bathtub with this book. The book handles only about the characteristics of fiberglass, how to handle it, lay it up, how to repair it but stays very superficial on the varieties of objects made from it. It explains quiet well the difference between epoxy resins and polyester resins and when and how to use them. In the exercises there is a lot of repetition however and the book could do with some more explanatory drawings and photographs. For the novice fiberglasser it's an OK book to start with.