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Period Property Manual: Care & repair of old houses by Ian Rock (Hardcover, 2015)
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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherHaynes Publishing Group
ISBN-139780857338457
eBay Product ID (ePID)213357737
Product Key Features
Publication Year2015
TopicHouses, Home Decor
Book TitlePeriod Property Manual: Care & Repair of Old Houses
Number of Pages248 Pages
LanguageEnglish
AuthorIan Rock
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height270 mm
Item Weight1035 g
Item Width210 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorIan Rock
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- 25 Aug, 2024
Period Property Manual (New Ed): Care & repair of old houses by Ian Rock
Fantastic book on owning and maintaining period property. Excellent hardbound manual printed on high quality paper. A lifesaver if you are new to the subject and would like to avoid what could be costly mistakes!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Feb, 2024
Ticks all the boxes for a dedicated DIY practioner, and saves you money!
As the owner of an old period property this book ticks all the boxes for a dedicated DIY practicioner, and saves a whole heap of money!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Oct, 2020
Essential book for pre war home buyers and owners
What a brilliant book, probably wouldn't have bought my house if I've read this first! But at least I know what needs to be done now. You'd be better buying this book than wasting money on a survey. Absolutely invaluableVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Dec, 2019
Essential reading if you own or work with old buildings
If you have an old house and particularly if it is in need of renovation or has damp problems you absolutely need to have this book. Wether you are doing it yourself or employing tradesmen this book will save you a great deal of money and possibly prevent you making things worse or damaging the property by using incorrect materials or techniques. There are a lot of ignorant people and con-men out there; the knowledge you will gain from this book and possible further research you may do as a result of reading it will stand you in good stead. I speak from experienceVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 19 Feb, 2020
Great Book 📖
Really great read, interesting & practical, if your interested in buying an old house & don’t have much experience with period properties then this is an excellent resource. This book is not just for the novice.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 26 Jan, 2025
Very informative book on Period Property...
Very informative book on Period Property, this book is like new.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Aug, 2018
Great book for those contemplating buying an older property
More in depth than I expected. Not for the faint hearted DIY amateur !Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Jun, 2018
Book review
Very informative will be useful for any one learning about period propertyVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 May, 2024
A v good book for understanding how to look after and repair old houses
V good bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Sep, 2019
Interesting read
I have damp in my property. This book warns me of what not to do, but i still don't know what to do to cure it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
