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Restoring period timber-framed houses

By: Language: English Publication details: Newton Abbot David and Charles 1987Description: 208p. : ill. ; 24cmISBN:
  • 0715385267
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690.241
Summary: Describes construction, common defects and restoration of period timber-framed buildings. The first part of the publication examines the anatomy and details of this building type, while the second deals with the cause and effect of structural faults and methods of restoration. Planning, technical matters and local-authority grants are also covered.

Describes construction, common defects and restoration of period timber-framed buildings. The first part of the publication examines the anatomy and details of this building type, while the second deals with the cause and effect of structural faults and methods of restoration. Planning, technical matters and local-authority grants are also covered.