Materials and skills for historic building conservation [electronic resource]

Forsyth, Michael

Materials and skills for historic building conservation [electronic resource] - Oxford Blackwell 2008 - eBook

The philosophy of repair -- Stone -- Brickwork -- Lime-based plasters, renders and washes -- Concrete and reinforced concrete -- Stone slate, clay tile and metamorphic slate -- Cast iron, wrought iron and steel -- Understanding decay in building timbers -- Timber -- Wattle and daub -- Sash windows -- Window glass -- Exterior colour on the smaller town house

Written for construction professionals, this eBook provides essential information on the properties of the main traditional external building materials, covering their availability, sourcing, and environmental impact. Also deals with the causes of erosion and decay, and the skills required for their application on conservation projects.

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