MATERIALS & SKILLS FOT HISTORIC BUILDING CONSERVATION

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- EAN: 9781118440575
- ISBN: 978-1-118-44057-5
- Editorial: JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.
- Año de la edición: 2012
- Encuadernación: Rústica
- Páginas: 232
- Materias:
materials
restoration, conservation and rehabilitation
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Materials & Skills for Historic Building Conservation describes the characteristics and process of decay of traditional materials which inform the selection of appropriate repair techniques. It provides essential information on the properties of the principal traditional external building materials. Their availability, sourcing and environmental impact is covered, as well as the causes of erosion and decay, and the skills required for their application on conservation projects. It covers the main most commonly used materials and conservation techniques including stone, brickwork, lime products, concrete, iron and steel, timber, wattle and daub, and glass.