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The Building Conservation Directory 2013
Hot off the press, the landmark 20th anniversary edition of The Building Conservation Directory is one of the most interesting and useful yet. Topics cover the conservation of structures and materials ranging from the Cutty Sark to corrugated iron, stained glass to fine timber carving. Just click on the picture above to view the digital edition.
DIGITAL EDITIONS
The following publications are now available as digital flipping books for your PC, tablet or smartphone:
... AND ONLINE
BuildingConservation.com currently includes:
- details of over 1,200 suppliers of specialist products and services
- 400 listings for courses and skills training
- links to all the industry's key organisations
- 400 technical articles by leading experts.
BuildingConservation.com – the industry's leading website since 1998
New Articles
Repairing Clay-tiled and Slated Roofs
Heritage Roof Master Jonathan Greenough explores the repair of clay-tiled and slated roofs in an article which combines an overview of slate and clay tile types with an appraisal of repair and replacement issues. The article includes useful guidance on a range of issues from reusing old slates and sourcing sympathetic replacements to appropriate fixing methods.
Learning from Churches
Ben Greener is the historic churches officer at the Cathedral and Church Buildings Division of the Church of England. Here he considers the role of historic church buildings in children's education, especially at primary level, and outlines some of the projects currently under way including Divine Inspiration, which promotes churches as places for learning, heritage, leisure activities and cultural events.
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