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This volume is a practical, state-of-the-art sourcebook for contractors and homeowners involved in maintaining and restoring historic buildings, as well as a technical desktop reference for all practising architects, engineers, specifiers, building managers, and architecture students.

Table of Contents
A General Introduction to the Conservation of Buildings.

Investigating Old Buildings.

The Study of Building Materials.

Restoring and Repairing Old Wooden Structures.

Restoring Stonework.

Architectural Ceramics.

Cementitious Materials.

Cleaning Masonry.

Architectural Metalwork.

Paints and Coatings (by Frank G. Matero).

Architectural Glass.

Foundations and Footings.

Restoring Slate Roofing.

Synthetic Resins, Polymers, and Preservation.

Historic Wallpapers.

Index.

Conserving Buildings A Manual of Techniques and Materials Revised Edition Preservation Press Series

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      Publisher: Wiley
      Publication Date: 1/22/1997 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780471509448, 978-0471509448
      ISBN10: 0471509442
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This volume is a practical, state-of-the-art sourcebook for contractors and homeowners involved in maintaining and restoring historic buildings, as well as a technical desktop reference for all practising architects, engineers, specifiers, building managers, and architecture students.

      Table of Contents
      A General Introduction to the Conservation of Buildings.

      Investigating Old Buildings.

      The Study of Building Materials.

      Restoring and Repairing Old Wooden Structures.

      Restoring Stonework.

      Architectural Ceramics.

      Cementitious Materials.

      Cleaning Masonry.

      Architectural Metalwork.

      Paints and Coatings (by Frank G. Matero).

      Architectural Glass.

      Foundations and Footings.

      Restoring Slate Roofing.

      Synthetic Resins, Polymers, and Preservation.

      Historic Wallpapers.

      Index.

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