Works to historic buildings a contractor's manual by Geoffrey R. Sharpe
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TextPublication details: Edinburgh Pearson Education Limited 1999Edition: 1stDescription: viii, 216p. illISBN: - 058236910X
- 721.0288 SHA
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Loan | Moylish Library Main Collection | 721.0288 SHA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 39002000283870 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Provides a single source of reference on conservation issues for works on historic buildings, giving an overview of good practice in a stage-by-stage framework. The book delivers a practical guide for the contractor by reviewing conservation philosophies and how these influence potential project management. Outline notes are provided on the legislative framework governing planning permission and building regulation approval. The manual is a key reference source for all those contractors experienced in the field of historic building, or those preparing to develop skills in this area. It is also a useful information source for those engaged in the field of specification, supervision and application of works within the area of conservation.
Includes index and bibliographical references
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- 1 Stone
- 2 Timber
- 3 Floors - earth to mosaic
- 4 Metals
- 5 Roofing - clay to thatch
- 6 Renders and plasters
- 7 Protective coatings
- 8 Glazing