The Victorian and Edwardian house manual

Rock, Ian Alistair

The Victorian and Edwardian house manual - 2nd ed - Sparkford Haynes Publishing 2015 - 268p ill, diagrams 28cm

Provides expert advice on the care and maintenance of Victorian and Edwardian properties, describes where to check for critical danger signs and explains how to fix all common defects. Investigates potential dangers such as subsidence, damp, beetle infestation, fungal decay, lead paint, lead pipes, asbestos and toxic mould. Step-by-step photo features show the correct way to carry out repairs and maintenance to roofs, chimneys, rain water fittings, windows, doors and external joinery, ceilings, internal walls, floors, fire place and flues, internal joinery and plumbing.

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