Preserve historic buildings with practical, proven maintenance strategies that slow deterioration and protect their value.
This authoritative handbook explains how to plan and execute preservation maintenance on historic properties. It covers how maintenance differs from modern building care and outlines the steps, roles, and documentation needed to keep historic fabric safe, functional, and true to its period.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the art and science of maintaining historic buildings. It delves into the principles of preservation, restoration, and repair, emphasizing the crucial role of maintenance in safeguarding our architectural heritage. The author expertly contrasts the approaches of modern maintenance, focused on immediate cleanliness, with the nuanced and deliberate methods needed for historic structures. The book goes beyond practical tips, exploring the broader context of historic building preservation within the framework of national heritage. It emphasizes the importance of informed planning, record-keeping, and training for maintenance staff. The author underscores the need for a collaborative approach, involving not just maintenance professionals but also historians, architects, and curators, ensuring that each intervention is both practical and historically sensitive. By highlighting the often-overlooked complexities of maintenance, the book provides invaluable insights into the delicate balance between preserving the past and ensuring the future of our treasured historic structures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780365819431_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780365819431
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780365819431
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)