{"product_id":"9781118440575","title":"Materials and Skills for Historic Building Conservation","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistoric Building Conservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eMaterials and Skills for Historic Building Conservation\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMichael Forsyth\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchitecture \/ Historic Preservation \/ Restoration Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis book is the third in a series of volumes that combine conservation philosophy in the built environment with knowledge of traditional materials, and structural and constructional conservation techniques and technology:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Historic Building Conservation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructures \u0026amp; Construction in Historic Building Conservation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Skills for Historic Building Conservation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe series aims to introduce each aspect of conservation and to provide concise, basic and up-to-date knowledge for architects, surveyors and engineers as well as for commissioning client bodies, managers and advisors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn each book, Michael Forsyth draws together chapters by leading architects, structural engineers and related professionals to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of conservation work. The books are structured to be of direct practical application, taking the reader through the process of historic building conservation and emphasising throughout the integrative teamwork involved.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe present volume - \u003ci\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Skills for Historic Building Conservation\u003c\/i\u003e – describes the characteristics and process of decay of traditional materials which inform the selection of appropriate repair techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt provides essential information on the properties of the principal traditional external building materials. Their availability, sourcing and environmental impact is covered, as well as the causes of erosion and decay, and the skills required for their application on conservation projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt covers the main most commonly used materials and conservation techniques including stone, brickwork, lime products, concrete, iron and steel, timber, wattle and daub, and glass,\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThirteen chapters written by the experts present today's key issues in materials and skills for historic building conservation: Gus Astley, Patrick Baty, Charley Brentnall, Michael Bussell, Michael Forsyth, Tony Graham, Chris Harris, David McLaughlin, Brian Ridout, Mike Stock, Geoff Wallis, Ian Williams, Rory Young\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eDr Michael Forsyth\u003c\/b\u003e, Director of Studies in Historic Building Conservations, University of Bath, UK\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 August 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118440575\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44381086744716,"sku":"9781118440575","price":51.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118440575.jpg?v=1780207573","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781118440575","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}