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035 _a(Sirsi) u127307
041 _aeng
050 _a693.1
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100 _aSchaffer, R.J.
245 4 _aThe weathering of natural building stones
260 _aShaftesbury
_bDonhead
_c2004
300 _a149p.
_bill.
_c25cm.
350 _a33
520 _aOutlines the various types of stones and examines the weathering associated with natural defects inherent in the stones themselves. Considers the issues of weathering caused by bad workmanship or errors in the selection of material. Discusses decay through chemical reactions, living organisms and the effects of water and frost. Concludes with advice and recommendations on how to prevent long term decay through appropriate repair, replacement and cleaning of stone. This study was first published in 1932.
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MATERIALS-STONE-NATURAL STONE
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING PATHOLOGY-DETERIORATION
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