Stone Conservation: Principles and Practice

Henry, Alison (editor)

ISBN 10: 1873394780 / ISBN 13: 9781873394786

Edité par Donhead Publishing, 2006

A near fine copy of the first edition, corrected 2nd printing (2008). Hardcover in jacket (slight wear to edges). // 'Winner of the RIBA Book Award, this important and timely 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. Other topics covered in this book include consolidation, cleaning, and the replacement of stone; conservation of different stone types, including limestone, sandstone, and marble; problems of dealing with polychrome stone; and finally, issues relating to church monuments and graveyards, taking account of the need for good maintenance and health and safety requirements. The book is illustrated with the authors' own examples of stone conservation in practice. Architects, surveyors and craftsmen involved in the conservation of stone structures will find this both a practical and useful reference work.' -- publisher. N° de réf. du vendeur 649560

Synopsis :

Winner of the RIBA Book Award, this important and timely 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. Other topics covered in this book include consolidation, cleaning, and the replacement of stone; conservation of different stone types, including limestone, sandstone, and marble; problems of dealing with polychrome stone; and finally, issues relating to church monuments and graveyards, taking account of the need for good maintenance and health and safety requirements. The book is illustrated with the authors' own examples of stone conservation in practice. Architects, surveyors and craftsmen involved in the conservation of stone structures will find this both a practical and useful reference work.

À propos de l'auteur: Alison Henry BSc Hons, Dip Arch Cons, PGDip Arch Stone Cons, IHBC. Alison combines her role as Historic Buildings Advisor at South Somerset District Council with running a stone conservation practice. She worked on the conservation of the West Front of Salisbury Cathedral and now specializes in church conservation in Dorset and Somerset. Alison is also a part-time lecturer in conservation at Weymouth College and a member and former chair of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation's Technical sub-committee.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Stone Conservation: Principles and Practice
Éditeur : Donhead Publishing
Date d'édition : 2006
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Near Fine
Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine
Edition : First Edition.