Stone
Author(s)
Bibliographic Information
Stone
（Practical building conservation）
Ashgate, c2012
Available at 4 libraries
Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Stone considers the wide variety of historical uses, from simple masonry walling through to elaborate carving and decoration. The book considers why stone decays or fails and how to assess and understand the causes, before concentrating on the practical methods of treatment, repair and maintenance.
Table of Contents
About This Book Using These Books Part 1: Materials and History of Use: Stone Building in England Working and Finishing Stone Architectural Stone Conservation in England Formation and Properties of Stone Part 2: Deterioration and Damage: Causes of Deterioration Inherent Problems Structural Problems Environmental Problems Other Causes of Deterioration Part 3: Assessment: Understanding Buildings and Their Condition Assessing Conditions and Causes of Decay Diagnosis: Determining Conservation Needs Part 4: Treatment and Repair: Project Planning and Development Structural Repair Non-structural Repair Cleaning Desalination Consolidation Repair of Stone Elements Protective Coatings Part 5: Care and Maintenance: Care and maintenance Special Topic: Conservation of Ruins Appendix Glossary Index
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