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Period Property Manual: Care and Repair of Old Houses by Ian Rock (Hardcover, 2012)
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Britain has a wonderfully rich stock of period houses - everything from medieval cottages to Georgian townhouses and Edwardian mansions. But many of these historic properties are now at risk. Some are unwittingly damaged by well-meaning owners or incompetent builders; others suffer long-term deterioration where mortgage lenders have imposed quick-fix 'remedies'. Despite being some of the most sustainable buildings on the planet, many old houses are now being subjected to ill-advised works to upgrade thermal efficiency, resulting in the destruction of the very qualities that make them so appealing, slashing their values. Haynes have come to the rescue with this clearly written, lavishly illustrated manual explaining the correct approach to care and repair - covering the full range of traditional materials. Every old house has a story to tell, so Haynes also show how to explore your home's history and strip back modern finishes to reveal long lost original features. This comprehensive manual is essential reading whether you want to get your hands dirty or just want to understand how old houses work and how to go about employing specialist craftsmen. This title features chapters such as: Is An Old House Right For You? How Old Buildings Work: Home Improvements: Roofs & rainwater fittings: Walls: The Wonder of Lime: Timber Frame: Structural movement: Timber, Rot & Beetle: Chimneys, Flues & Fireplaces: Ceilings, Internal Walls & Joinery: Floors: Windows, Doors & External Joinery: Decorations & Finishes: The services: Living for Today: Outdoors: Maintenance.Product Identifiers
PublisherHaynes Publishing Group
ISBN-139780857330710
eBay Product ID (ePID)114027867
Product Key Features
Publication Year2012
TopicHouses, Home Decor
Book TitlePeriod Property Manual: Care and Repair of Old Houses
Number of Pages248 Pages
LanguageEnglish
AuthorIan Rock
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height270 mm
Item Width210 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorIan Rock
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- 13 Oct, 2017
Very informative
Bought as a reference book for a Victorian terrace (1890’s) which needs some slightly different maintenance techniques compared to a modern build. It lists surprisingly common mistakes which unwittingly damage old properties, and key questions to ask when looking to hire builders etc. Useful!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 27 Sep, 2017
Great reference book
Essential for people wanting to get their period property maintained or repaired using the correct historical methods !Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 19 Mar, 2025
The hard cover nibbled away quite a bit ...
The hard cover nibbled away quite a bit on the bottom corner but all pages inside OK and it was bought as used.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
