Description
Book SynopsisThis introduction to historic preservation goes well beyond the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and shows how wood, stone, masonry, and metal were used in the past and how adaptive re-use can be employed to bring modern amenities to historic structures.
Trade Review"...straightforward layout and sensible approach -- each chapter tackles a different building material or architectural component, moving from a historical overview to a review of common problems and recommended solutions -- will make this detailed guide required reading for anyone interested in repairing and maintaining an old house." (
Old-House Journal, July-August 2008)
"Young…has done a really great job with the task he set out to do. His coverage of the subject is very comprehensive in nature." (ARBA, June 2008)
"The book covers all aspects of the exterior and interior buliding fabric...Richly illustrated with photographs...a variety of useful case studies" ( Listed Heritage Magazine, September)
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix
Introduction xi
Part I Process Overview 1
Chapter 1 Overview 3
Chapter 2 Health and Life Safety 17
Chapter 3 Building Pathology: Investigation, Analysis, and Assessment 31
Part II Building Materials 45
Chapter 4 Wood 47
Chapter 5 Masonry 79
Chapter 6 Concrete 115
Chapter 7 Architectural Metals 131
Part III Building Fabric 153
Chapter 8 Roofing 155
Chapter 9 Exterior Wall Cladding 175
Chapter 10 Windows 199
Chapter 11 Entrances and Porches 221
Chapter 12 Storefronts 239
Part IV Building Ornamentals and Finishes 253
Chapter 13 Floors 255
Chapter 14 Walls and Ceilings 271
Chapter 15 Art and Stained Glass 289
Chapter 16 Wood Carving and Millwork 303
Chapter 17 Decorative and Flat Plaster 319
Chapter 18 Protective and Decorative Finishes 333
Part V Special Topics 351
Chapter 19 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems 353
Chapter 20 Building Service Systems 365
Chapter 21 Lighting and Electrical Systems 377
Chapter 22 Sustainability 389
Appendix A: Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties 403
Appendix B: Historic Preservation Technology Resources 415
Glossary 419
Index 429
