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Understanding the Edwardian and Inter-War House a historical, architectural and practical guide

By: Language: English Publication details: Wiltshire Crowded Press 2006Description: i, 224p. ill. 26cmISBN:
  • 1861268343
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 728.09410904
Incomplete contents:
Historical background 1870-1939 -- Edwardian and inter-war house types and estate development -- foundations, basements and ground floors -- External walls -- Roofs -- Upper Floors, Internal walls and staircases -- Windows and glazing -- Services and fittings -- Outside the house -- Restoration of modern movement dwellings: the particular problems -- Care of edwardian and inter-war houses, alterations and improvements
Summary: Provides description and analysis of the constructional characteristics of the houses built in the first four decades of the twentieth century. Acts as a guide to the authentic restoration, maintenance, renovation and improvement of such properties.

Historical background 1870-1939 -- Edwardian and inter-war house types and estate development -- foundations, basements and ground floors -- External walls -- Roofs -- Upper Floors, Internal walls and staircases -- Windows and glazing -- Services and fittings -- Outside the house -- Restoration of modern movement dwellings: the particular problems -- Care of edwardian and inter-war houses, alterations and improvements

Provides description and analysis of the constructional characteristics of the houses built in the first four decades of the twentieth century. Acts as a guide to the authentic restoration, maintenance, renovation and improvement of such properties.