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It is generally held that if a solid stone
wall is pointed with a permeable lime
mortar, the high rate of evaporation from
its surface will limit rain penetration to just a
shallow surface layer. Paul Harding's case study looks at a church tower in the Hebrides and shows that this assumption is not always reliable. |
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Steve Hempstock, former chairman of the Lead Contractors Association, looks at the methods and materials involved in the production of lead gutters and identifies the most common defects, their causes and how to prevent and remedy them. The article focusses on lead-lined parapet and valley gutters. |
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Structural engineer and historic environment consultant Chris Pike explains the processes by which sound is transmitted in buildings and the most effective and sensitive ways to add or upgrade sound insulation in historic buildings in accordance with current building regulations. |
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Robert Weston of Hamilton Weston Wallpapers Ltd explores the history of exotic wall coverings, modern wallpaper conservation methods, and the use of modern replica papers. His article includes two invaluable case studies which examine the use of reproduction papers in historic interiors. |
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Michael Davies, an architect specialising in conservation and the rescue of buildings from ruin, discusses the use of modern architectural interventions to bring new life and use to historic ruins. He illustrates new approaches by exploring a wide range of case studies in the UK and Europe. |
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Award-winning architect and Lethaby Scholar Mark Hines explores the current and future relationship between building conservation and sustainability. He makes a compelling case for adapting and upgrading traditional buildings and making wider use of traditional construction methods and materials. |
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Heritage Protection in the Countryside
Natural England's Victoria Hunns explores the threats to our often poorly protected rural heritage, which includes archaeological sites, historic parklands and farm buildings, and explains how EU-funded agri-environment schemes are helping to safeguard it by providing financial rewards to land managers. |
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Richard Morrice of English Heritage examines planning policy document PPS5: Planning for the Historic Environment. He guides readers through its origins in and differences from earlier policy documents, its key terminology and central concepts such as 'proportionality' and 'substantial harm'. |
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