Practical Building Conservation

Practical Building Conservation PDF

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Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 9780754645573

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Glass and Glazing looks at the conservation of one of the most important building materials, and its use in windows, roofing and walling. It considers the technological evolution of glass and glazing systems, the processes causing deterioration, and the practical application and long-term implications of common conservation materials and methods, as well as of alterations to improve performance.

Practical Building Conservation

Practical Building Conservation PDF

Author: Alison Henry

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 660

ISBN-13: 9780754645597

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Mortars, Renders and Plasters provides a broad perspective of contemporaryconservation theory and practice not otherwise found in one publication, describing the history,physical properties, and deterioration of these important materials. Methods of assessing condition and evaluating options for treatment and repair are discussed, together with a range of practical conservation techniques and maintenance strategies.

Practical Building Conservation

Practical Building Conservation PDF

Author: Sophie Godfraind

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 9780754645559

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Metals deals with the conservation of a group of materials that have been used in buildings for everything from structural components and fixings to weatherproofing, repairs, and decoration. It covers both the iron-based and the non-ferrous metals (such as copper, bronze and lead), in each case considering technological evolution, deterioration processes, and the practical application and long-term implications of the common conservation materials and methods.