Stone Conservation: Principles and Practice - Principles and Practice

Informationen zum Autor Alison Henry Klappentext Winner of the RIBA Book Award! this 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. Zusammenfassung Winner of the RIBA Book Award, this 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword John Ashurst; Introduction Alison Henry; The historical context Peter Burman and Michael Drury; Restoration versus conservation Michael Drury; The role of archaeology Jerry Sampson; Principles and practice Nicholas Durnan and Colin Muir; Sourcing and selection of stone for repair Ewan Hyslop; Consolidation Clifford Price; Cleaning techniques Kyle C Normandin and Deborah Slaton; Limestone Nicholas Durnan; Sandstone Colin Muir; Marble Jonathan Kemp; Polychrome stone Christopher Weeks; Church monuments David Carrington; Graveyard memorials Chris Daniels; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Alison Henry
• Assisted by: Alison Henry (Editor), Henry Alison (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.09.2006
• EAN: 9781873394786
• ISBN: 978-1-873394-78-6
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, Conservation of buildings & building materials, Conservation of buildings and building materials