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035 _a(Sirsi) u127504
100 _aFoyle, J.
245 _aWooden performance
260 _c2004
490 _aArchitects' Journal
_v220(9) 9 September 2004, 42-44(3)
520 _aThe third in a series of articles looking at materials in their historical settings, explores the recent revival in the popularity of timber construction. Highlights its use back to Anglo-Saxon times and charts its history through the ages and the changes in construction. Looks at the case of Ightham Mote, Kent, which has been extensively restored using traditional timber conservation and repair. (See also Abs67998 and Abs68102).
590 _aABS
590 _aABS
650 _aBUILDING MATERIALS
650 _aHISTORICAL BUILDINGS
650 _aTIMBER CONSTRUCTION
690 _aBUILDING CONSERVATION
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999 _c118043
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