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Building construction in Britain from 600Ad to 1890

By: Language: English Publication details: Port St Mary Quine & Cubbon Ltd 2019Description: 364p ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 9781527227569
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 720.9
Summary: Looks at building construction in Brtain from 600 AD to 1890. Links the relationship between different architectural and vernacular styles of the past with craft practices, tools and equipment used. Looks at the methods of foundation construction, roof construction, plastering and rendering techniques as well as different building materials.

Looks at building construction in Brtain from 600 AD to 1890. Links the relationship between different architectural and vernacular styles of the past with craft practices, tools and equipment used. Looks at the methods of foundation construction, roof construction, plastering and rendering techniques as well as different building materials.