Architectural Conservation and Building Conservation

This book has been developed in association with the Cultural Heritage Department of the Council of Europe. It examines key themes and objectives for the protection of the architectural and archaeological heritage in European countries...

This book has been developed in association with the Cultural Heritage Department of the Council of Europe. It examines key themes and objectives for the protection of the architectural and archaeological heritage in European countries...

Suitable for apprentices, experienced masons, and those interested in stone masonry, this book includes chapters on masonry estimating and quantity surveying, building stones, marble and granite (including detailed lists of specific stones available) and tables of diameters...

Focuses on the craft of the stonemason. This book covers the basic methods of working stone, the making of specialized tools, and, includes a full analysis of the procedures for setting-out for repairs. It also looks at the causes of decay in stone and outline methods for repair of both stone and mo..

A detailed guide to the technical aspects of refurbishing and upgrading buildings, providing solutions to a range of problems, challenges and issues with technical drawings and case-studies. Essential purchase for all construction professionals engaged in this kind of work and students of constructi..

Presents step by step guidance on the right techniques for laying and repairing roofs. This work highlights the options for repairing damage rather than stripping and relaying the roof. It describes the timber construction of roofs covering everything from basic joints through to the differences in ..

Tom King, renowned expert on the heritage preservation process, explains to preservationists and other community activists the ins and outs of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Actand how it can be used to protect special places in your community...

First Published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

Brings together contributions from a wide range of specialisms and offers perspectives on issues concerning the cleaning and conservation of stone buildings. Topics covered encompass not only theoretical and philosophical concerns, but also problems of weathering and microbiological damage...

Winner of the RIBA Book Award, this publication brings together contributions from leading stone conservation practitioners. It discusses the philosophical principles on which stone conservation is founded and the need to understand the full history and development of a building before starting work..

Offers insights into the nature of decay processes and the factors that control them. This book covers the mapping of facades to explain rates of decay associated with conservation actions; the laboratory simulation of corrosion in polluted atmospheres; the quantification of colour change through a ..

The effective management of facilities can significantly improve business productivity. In this textbook the authors provide an overview of facility economics and outline the way in which businesses and facility managers can get better value from their physical assets.Students on facilities manageme..