Conservation of buildings & building materials books

Offers a look at the various types of structure generally associated with the timber-frame tradition. This title...  Read More >>

With over 80 illustrations, Engineering a Cathedral is not only relevant to Durham, it is relevant to all other...  Read More >>

Conservation treatments and techniques for the archaeologist in the field, emphasizing how to conserve an excavated...  Read More >>

Conservation treatments and techniques for the archaeologist in the field, emphasizing how to conserve an excavated...  Read More >>

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The interaction of living materials with inanimate materials via physical and chemical reactions poses an acute...  Read More >>

""Richard Nickel, whom I had the delight of knowing during his all too brief life, is one of the unsung heroes of...  Read More >>

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Explains the nature of dampness in buildings, how to diagnose a dampness problem before it gets out of hand and...  Read More >>

A new paradigm for environmentally sound construction. A source of inspiration for those concerned for the environment....  Read More >>

A revised edition that surveys the principles of conservation in their application to historic buildings, and provides...  Read More >>

The first of a two-volume set, this book addresses questions concerning the cleaning of historic buildings: what...  Read More >>

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This two-volume set addresses questions concerning the cleaning of historic buildings: what happens to the fabric...  Read More >>

This book explains the techniques and artistry involved in caring for the fabric and contents of churches. It considers...  Read More >>

Seven true stories of fake vases and unwary buyers, a catalogue of more than 100 entries of pottery that was the...  Read More >>

In dealing with the stewardship of our land and our cultural assets, the focus of this book is on the interpretation...  Read More >>

Preserving the Old Dominion incorporates history, anthropology, architecture, archaeology, religion, and politics;...  Read More >>

The new edition of this comprehensive study of national and international research and application into wood preservation...  Read More >>

Explores the meaning of obsolescence as the term applies to buildings. This book discusses the functional, economic,...  Read More >>

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Enhances overall understanding of basic preservation principles. Shows specific examples of appropriate treatments...  Read More >>

Emanating from a special National Preservation Conference, leading experts present 33 essays on future trends in...  Read More >>

Various underpinning methods exist, and choosing a particular method or selection of methods is the job of the engineer....  Read More >>