| Description |
xi, 220 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 26 cm. |
| Series |
Historic building conservation
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The philosophy of repair / Michael Forsyth -- Stone. Types of wall construction / Ian Williams. Oolitic limestone / David McLaughlin. Sandstone / Ian Williams. Granite / Robert Cotta -- Brickwork / Mike Stock -- Lime-based plasters, renders and washes / Rory Young -- Concrete and reinforced concrete / Michael Bussell -- Stone slate, clay tile and metamorphic slate / Christopher Harris -- Cast iron, wrought iron and steel / Geoff Wallis and Michael Bussell -- Understanding decay in building timbers / Brian Ridout -- Timber / Charley Brentnall -- Wattle and daub / Tony Graham -- Sash windows / Gus Astley -- Window glass / Michael Forsyth -- Exterior colour on the smaller town house / Patrick Baty. |
| Subject |
Building materials
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|
Historic buildings -- Conservation and restoration -- Materials
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| Added Author |
Forsyth, Michael, 1951-
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| Added Title |
Materials and skills for historic building conservation |
| ISBN |
9781405111706 (hardback : alk. paper) |
|
1405111704 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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