{"product_id":"historic-building-facades-9780471144151","title":"Historic Building Façades","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComprehensive, in-depth coverage from leading experts in thefield\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A historic building is a fragile resource that requires the finestcare. Maintenance and rehabilitation of walls and facades call fora thorough understanding of the forces that cause deterioration,knowledge of the properties of building materials, up-to-dateinspection tools and methods, and a solid command of renovation andrepair techniques. In this complete reference manual, recognizedexperts provide state-of-the-art information and methodologies forthe inspection, maintenance, and restoration of historic buildingsof virtually every period, style, and material.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Each chapter opens with a general discussion of the facade materialand the ways in which structural and decorative elements arevulnerable to an array of environmental forces. After a detailedinvestigation of tools and techniques for inspection, the textexplores planning issues for the restoration or replacement offacade components. Special featur\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspection.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Plan for Restoration or Replacement of Facade Components.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stone Masonry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Brick Masonry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Terra-Cotta Masonry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cast Stone.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mortar.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Concrete.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cast Iron.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sheet Metal.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Wood.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Caulks and Sealants.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Selected Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525400174935,"sku":"9780471144151","price":60.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780471144151.jpg?v=1731860370","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/historic-building-facades-9780471144151","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}