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Product Identifiers

PublisherAshgate Publishing Company

ISBN-10029139776X

ISBN-139780291397768

eBay Product ID (ePID)2309325421

Product Key Features

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NamePractical Building Conservations

SubjectConstruction / General

Publication Year1988

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorJohn Ashurst

Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight20.3 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width7.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN89-205995

Dewey Edition20

Number of Volumes5 vols.

Volume NumberVol. 5

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal690/.24

Table Of ContentContents: Structural and decorative wood in building; The repair and maintenance of historic glass; The use of resin (polymer) products in the repair and conservation of buildings; Select technical bibliography.

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisIn five volumes, Practical Building Conservation provides a comprehensive and practical reference source for those involved in restoration, preservation, repair or maintenance of historic buildings. Architects, surveyors and building contractors will find it essential reading - whether they are responsible for repairing a large, historic site or part of the fabric of a small one.The authors consider the complete range of materials and the problems likely to occur with each. Chemical, mechanical and other forms of treatment are analysed with precise information on which form of restoration works best in each particular case. This is backed up by practical advice - covering everything from complicated repair processes (simply explained) to the removal of ground-in chewing gum from paving stones.The other volumes in this series include: stone masonry; brick, terracotta and earth; plasters, mortars and renders; metals.Volume 5 Wood, Glass and Resins examines the repair and treatment of timber and glass; a short chapter on the use of resins in conservation has also been added.The sections on wood analyse the problems of fungi, insects, and timer distortion and explore the use of substitute materials and finishes for external surfaces. Techniques for conservation of historic glass include an evaluation of cleaning methods, treatment of paint loss and how to protect glass from vandalism, breakage and the problems of variable climatic conditions.An important feature of this book is the 35 page Select Technical Bibliography representing all five volumes in the series.

LC Classification NumberTH3351.A84 1988