Main entry:

Weaver, Martin E., 1938-2004.

Title & Author:

Conserving buildings : guide to techniques and materials / Martin E. Weaver ; with F.G. Matero.

Publication:

New York : Wiley, ©1993.

Description:

xiv, 270 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. A General Introduction to the Conservation of Buildings -- 2. Investigating Old Buildings -- 3. The Study of Building Materials -- 4. Restoring and Repairing Old Wooden Structures -- 5. Restoring Stonework -- 6. Architectural Ceramics -- 7. Cementitious Materials -- 8. Cleaning Masonry -- 9. Architectural Metalwork -- 10. Paints and Coatings / Frank G. Matero -- 11. Architectural Glass -- 12. Foundations and Footings -- 13. Restoring Slate Roofing -- 14. Synthetic Resins, Polymers, and Preservation -- 15. Historic Wallpapers.
Dust jacket.

Summary:

This reference work describes the deterioration and conservation of wood, stone, ceramics, cement-based materials, metals, paints and glass. Key topics discussed include temperature and humidity control and how to protect materials from acid rain, fire, earthquake and other natural hazards.

Resources:
Table of contents

ISBN:

0471509450
9780471509455

Subject:

Architecture Conservation and restoration Technique.
Building materials.
Construction Materials
Architecture Conservation et restauration Technique.
Construction Matériaux.
building materials.
Monuments historiques Conservation et restauration Technique.
Buildings Conservation and restoration Technique.
Constructions historiques Conservation et restauration Technique.
Buildings Conservation

Added entries:

Matero, Frank G.
Matero, F. G. (Frank G.)

Holdings:

Location: Library main 87247
Call No.: ID:93-B2060
Status: Available