Layers of Understanding - Setting Standards for Architectural Paint Research

These papers describe and explain architectural paint research and its role in understanding and managing historic buildings. The papers are derived from a national seminar held in London by English Heritage during 2000.

List of contents

Foreword Helen Hughes; Introduction: architectural paint research in a wider context Kate Clark; Historic overview Ian Bristow; Problems facing the development of architectural paint research Helen Hughes; Some tips on commissioning architectural paint research Patrick Baty; Architectural paint research in practice Ian Jardin; Architectural paint research: the Dutch experience and perspective Angelique Friedrichs; Statutory requirements: listed building requirements and PPG 15 James Edgar; Formulating procedures for architectural paint research Tina Sitwell; Proposed guidelines for commissioning architectural paint research Helen Hughes; Discussion sessions; Conclusion Kate Clark; Appendix I: architectural paint research chart and categorization system Helen Hughes; Appendix II: paint strippers - the naked truth Cathy Proudlove; Bibliography; Index.

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Helen Hughes

Summary

These papers describe and explain architectural paint research and its role in understanding and managing historic buildings. The papers are derived from a national seminar held in London by English Heritage during 2000.

Product details

• Authors: Helen Hughes
• Assisted by: Helen Hughes (Editor), Hughes Helen (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.07.2017
• EAN: 9781138405301
• ISBN: 978-1-138-40530-1
• No. of pages: 108
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; 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