Stone Conservation: Principles and Practice

Henry, Alison (editor)

ISBN 10: 1873394780 / ISBN 13: 9781873394786

Verlag: Donhead Publishing, 2006

A near fine copy of the first edition, corrected 2nd printing (2008). Hardcover in jacket (slight wear to edges). // 'Winner of the RIBA Book Award, this important and timely publication brings together contributions from leading stone conservation practitioners. It discusses the philosophical principles on which stone conservation is founded and the need to understand the full history and development of a building before starting work. Other topics covered in this book include consolidation, cleaning, and the replacement of stone; conservation of different stone types, including limestone, sandstone, and marble; problems of dealing with polychrome stone; and finally, issues relating to church monuments and graveyards, taking account of the need for good maintenance and health and safety requirements. The book is illustrated with the authors' own examples of stone conservation in practice. Architects, surveyors and craftsmen involved in the conservation of stone structures will find this both a practical and useful reference work.' -- publisher. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 649560

Inhaltsangabe:

Winner of the RIBA Book Award, this important and timely publication brings together contributions from leading stone conservation practitioners. It discusses the philosophical principles on which stone conservation is founded and the need to understand the full history and development of a building before starting work. Other topics covered in this book include consolidation, cleaning, and the replacement of stone; conservation of different stone types, including limestone, sandstone, and marble; problems of dealing with polychrome stone; and finally, issues relating to church monuments and graveyards, taking account of the need for good maintenance and health and safety requirements. The book is illustrated with the authors' own examples of stone conservation in practice. Architects, surveyors and craftsmen involved in the conservation of stone structures will find this both a practical and useful reference work.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Alison Henry

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Stone Conservation: Principles and Practice
Verlag: Donhead Publishing
Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Near Fine
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine
Auflage: First Edition.