Architectural Conservation Pocket Book
Bob Kindred(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 1. September 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
348 pages
978-1-138-68163-7 (ISBN)
Description
This handy pocket book brings together a wealth of useful information that building conservationists need on a daily basis, whether in the office or out on site. Split into two sections on principles and techniques, the book serves as a quick and easy reference to the basics of materials conservation. Included are:
Principles of maintenance, investigation, survey and recording
Techniques for the full range of common materials, from brick, to thatch, roofing, metals, timber and paint
Advice for cleaning, fire regulations and disabled access
Details of the key legal cases and conservation regulations
A range of references for those looking for further information
Compact and easy to use, the Architectural Conservation Pocket Book is a book that noone working on the conservation of old buildings should be without.
Principles of maintenance, investigation, survey and recording
Techniques for the full range of common materials, from brick, to thatch, roofing, metals, timber and paint
Advice for cleaning, fire regulations and disabled access
Details of the key legal cases and conservation regulations
A range of references for those looking for further information
Compact and easy to use, the Architectural Conservation Pocket Book is a book that noone working on the conservation of old buildings should be without.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate, Professional, and Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
80 s/w Abbildungen
80 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 186 mm
Width: 127 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-138-68163-7 (9781138681637)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part One: Principles
1. Philosophy of Repair
2. Cycles of Good Maintenance
3. Ethics of Architectural Salvage
4. Principles of Investigation
5. Principles of Recording
6. Methods for Measured Survey
7. Principal Types of Classical Mouldings and Orders
8. Geology
9. Interaction Between Stones
Part Two: Techniques
10. Cleaning Issues
11. Brick Bonds
12. Brick Types
13. Flint
14. Thatch
15. Roofing
16. Mortars
17. Earthen Materials
18. Windows
19. Doors
20. Cast-Iron
21. Metals Corrosion
22. Timber
23. Identification of Insect Infestation
24. Effectiveness of Alternative Treatments
25. Paint
26. Structural Stability
27. Electrical Installations in Historic Buildings
28. Fire Regulations
29. Precautions about Flooding
30. Legal
31. Conservation and the Building Regulations
32. Disabled Access
1. Philosophy of Repair
2. Cycles of Good Maintenance
3. Ethics of Architectural Salvage
4. Principles of Investigation
5. Principles of Recording
6. Methods for Measured Survey
7. Principal Types of Classical Mouldings and Orders
8. Geology
9. Interaction Between Stones
Part Two: Techniques
10. Cleaning Issues
11. Brick Bonds
12. Brick Types
13. Flint
14. Thatch
15. Roofing
16. Mortars
17. Earthen Materials
18. Windows
19. Doors
20. Cast-Iron
21. Metals Corrosion
22. Timber
23. Identification of Insect Infestation
24. Effectiveness of Alternative Treatments
25. Paint
26. Structural Stability
27. Electrical Installations in Historic Buildings
28. Fire Regulations
29. Precautions about Flooding
30. Legal
31. Conservation and the Building Regulations
32. Disabled Access