Old House Care and Repair

Informationen zum Autor Janet Collings Klappentext Helps owners, builders and construction professionals make the decisions that are right for old buildings. This book illustrates the long term benefits of using more traditional solutions on older houses rather than modern materials like cement based mortars, sealants or impervious paints. Zusammenfassung Helps owners, builders and construction professionals make the decisions that are right for old buildings. This book illustrates the long term benefits of using more traditional solutions on older houses rather than modern materials like cement based mortars, sealants or impervious paints. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; The nature of old buildings; Legal responsibilities of ownership; Professional help, money and time-scales; What causes old buildings to decay; Maintenance, repair and what to avoid; Alterations and extensions; Preventative measures and wildlife; Interiors and their care; Surrounding an old house; Trees and gardens; Conclusions; Appendix - lime; Further reading; Websites; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Janet Collings, Collings Janet
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2004
• EAN: 9781873394700
• ISBN: 978-1-873394-70-0
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Home improvement, DIY; ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Residential, HOUSE & HOME / Do-It-Yourself / General, Residential buildings, domestic buildings, DIY: general, Architecture: residential and domestic buildings, DIY (Do it yourself): general guides and advice