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Retention of masonry facades best practice guide

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: CIRIA Publication ; C579Publication details: London CIRIA 2003Description: 332p. ill 30cmISBN:
  • 0860175790
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690.241
Summary: This publication provides best practice guidance for the safe, economic and practical retention of existing facades. Covers both load-bearing masonry and masonry facades with embedded steel or reinforced concrete frames, generally constructed in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Includes case studies, a glossary and references. See also "Retention of masonry facades: best practice site handbook" (ISBN 0860175898).

This publication provides best practice guidance for the safe, economic and practical retention of existing facades. Covers both load-bearing masonry and masonry facades with embedded steel or reinforced concrete frames, generally constructed in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Includes case studies, a glossary and references. See also "Retention of masonry facades: best practice site handbook" (ISBN 0860175898).