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Surveying Historic Buildings
This bestselling book has been fully revised and updated to include valuable new case studies and examples which help to demonstrate the common...
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Roof Construction and Repair
Written by a traditional roofer during the Second World War, this reprint of the 1945 edition presents useful step by step guidance on the right...
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Specifications in Detail
First published in 1898 and then revised many times during the 20th century, this reprint contains examples of model specifications from the 1
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Geometry of Construction
First published in 1947 with a second expanded edition in 1954, Geometry of Construction remains the most concise and instructive guide to geometry...
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Windows: History, Repair and Conservation
The window has a long and fascinating history. It has evolved in response to the availability of resources, developments in design and technology...
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Conservation of Modern Architecture
The importance of protecting significant buildings from decay and destruction would seem to be undeniable. Yet whilst the majority of buildings of...
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Layers of Understanding: Setting Standards for Architectural Paint Research
Recording the proceedings of English Heritages national seminar held in London on 28th April 2000, this book describes and explains architectural...
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Architectural Conservation: Issues and Developments
This authoritative book offers contributions from leading practitioners and scholars presenting an assessment of the current state of conservation...
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Stone Conservation: Principles and Practice
RIBA International Book Award 2007, Construction Prize WinnerThe conservation of stone buildings and monuments requires not only a good...
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Gauged Brickwork: A Technical Handbook
Gauged brickwork is a term used to describe the superior finish required in the details of an important brickwork elevation, such as moulded...
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Cements, Limes, Plasters: A facsimile of the third (1928) edition
With new introductions by Paul Livesey (UK) and William G. Hime (USA)Edwin Eckel's exceptionally detailed volume, published in 1928, presents a...
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John Fowler: The Invention of the Country House Style
The eminent interior designer, John Fowler, was responsible for transforming some of Britain's most important historic interiors. The 'Fowler style...
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Structural Appraisal of Traditional Buildings
This book is a comprehensive guide to the common causes of structural damage. It examines the techniques for collecting evidence including desk...
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McKay's Building Construction
This is a new reprint of the combined three volumes that McKay published between 1938 and 1944. It primarily describes the craft of building as...
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Building Construction Drawing: A class-book for the elementary student and artisan
First published in six parts in the period 1914 to 1921, this volume has now been reprinted to provide a useful sourcebook for architects, students...
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Survey and Repair of Traditional Buildings: A conservation and sustainable approach
Understanding the unique requirements of traditional buildings is crucial to providing appropriate guidance on their care and repair. This book...
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Building Conservation Philosophy
Now published by Donhead in association with the College of Estate Management, Reading, this classic work has been re-designed and updated for this...
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Old House Care and Repair
Owners of old houses are often baffled by the confusing advice they receive from their builders, architects or surveyors who may be more familiar...
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Conservation of Historic Brick Structures
Despite the widespread use of brick construction throughout the world, there has been no major investigation into its deterioration and durability...
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Access to the Historic Environment:: Meeting the Needs of Disabled People
The book examines flexible and pragmatic solutions to improve circulation in buildings by overcoming level changes, addition of handrails and other...
£32.00
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