Book description
This 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:
- Understanding Historic Building Conservation
- Structures & Construction in Historic Building Conservation
- Materials & Skills for Historic Building Conservation
The 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.
In 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.
The present volume - Materials & Skills for Historic Building
Conservation - describes the characteristics and process of decay
of traditional materials which inform the selection of appropriate
repair techniques.
It 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.
It 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,
Thirteen 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
Dr Michael Forsyth
, Director of Studies in Historic Building Conservations, University of
Bath, UK
