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	Measurement and Recording of Historic Buildings Ashton R, Swallow P and Watt D This book provides a practical guide to measured buildings surveys with a special emphasis on recording the fabric of historic buildings. It will be of interest to all practitioners working in the field of conservation who need accurate surveys of buildings and small sites. Donhead Publishing, Shaftesbury, 1993 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Conservation of Building and Decorative Stone Ashurst J and Dimes F (Eds) A comprehensive reference source for conservation providing theory and practical guidance in two volumes. Volume 1 covers the historical use, geology, performance and deterioration mechanisms of stone as a building material. Volume 2 covers the structural deterioration of stone masonry structures and their repair and conservation, including the use of mortars, consolidants, cleaning methods and other considerations. Chapters on specific issues are written by leading specialists in the relevant field. Well illustrated with monochrome photographs and line drawings. (JT) Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford 1990 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Practical Building Conservation, Vol. 4: Metals Ashurst, John and Nicola The fourth volume in EH's invaluable series covers the cleaning, repair and maintenance of metals. It examines the properties of metals, the corrosion process leading to their deterioration, and the techniques for managing these problems. Gower Technical Press, Aldershot To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Practical Building Conservation, Vol. 5: Wood, Glass and Resins Ashurst, John and Nicola The final volume in English Heritage's excellent series examines the repair and treatment of timber and glass, and includes a short chapter on the use of resin products in the conservation of buildings. Gower Technical Press, Aldershot 1998 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Practical Building Conservation Vol. 3: Plasters, Mortars and Renders Ashurst, John and Nicola This volume explores the use of lime, cements, mortars, rendering and plaster. It provides a detailed overview of the use of hydraulic and non-hydraulic limes. Next comes an analysis of traditional and modern mortar additives, a guide to external renderings, to gypsum plaster and to lime washes and lime paints. Gower Technical Press, Aldershot, Hants, 1988 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Practical Building Conservation, Vol. 1: Stone Masonry Ashurst, John and Nicola Practical guidance on the conservation, repair and maintenance of stone masonry including the use of lime mortars, grouting, desalination techniques, consolidation and cleaning methods. (JT) Gower Publishing Company Ltd, London 1988 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Practical Building Conservation, Vol. 2: Brick, Terracotta and Earth Ashurst, John and Nicola Highlights of this volume include the control of damp and the repair and maintenance of brick, clay and earth structures. It investigates the causes of damp (with a fascinating case study), methods of mortar analysis and their advantages and disadvantages, and gives a guide to pointing stone and brickwork. Gower Technical Press, Aldershot, Hants 1988 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Cleaning Historic Buildings Volumes 1 Ashurst, N Volume 1 Substrates, Soiling and Investigations - Includes: The methods of assessment and investigation required prior to cleaning; types of soiling including biological, non biological and other staining; the characteristics of masonry substrates and the cleaning of metals and timber. Donhead Publishing, Shaftesbury, 1994 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Cleaning Historic Buildings Volumes 2 Ashurst, N Volume 2 Cleaning Materials and Processes Includes: Selecting a cleaning method which doesn't damage the fabric of the building, the merits and defects of the methods available, and the key to achieving success in each case. The removal of specific stains such as oil based and metallic stains, bird droppings, organic growths and paint and graffiti. How to select the right contractor. Health and safety and legal requirements. Donhead Publishing To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Conservation of Historic Brick Structures Baer, N S, Fitz, G and Livingstone, R A (editors) Donhead Publishing To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Treasures on Earth - A good housekeeping guide to churches and their contents Burman, Peter This book explains the techniques and artistry involved in caring for the fabric and contents for churches. It considers the problems of cleaning and repair, and the damage that can be done by over-zealous non-specialists. The contributions to this book are wide-ranging and each chapter is written by a highly regarded specialist in his/her field. In addition to offering guidance on the conservation of stained glass, sculpture, textiles, metalwork, floors, furniture, decorative plasterwork, paintings and so on, the book also covers the technical aspects of creating the right environment with the heating, ventilation and lighting of the building. The advice this volume contains will be essential reading for everyone concerned with the care and upkeep of churches. Donhead Publishing To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	The Elements of Style Calloway, Stephen (Ed) There are a number of beautifully illustrated books on the market which attempt to describe all the details found in houses over the centuries, from skirtings and floorings to light fittings and plaster mouldings. This is one of the most useful because it is one of the largest and therefore includes a greater variety of fittings than most, and it is beautifully illustrated. Interiors and exteriors are covered, in Britain and North America, from Tudor to Modern. (JT) Mitchell Beazley To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Conservation of Timber Buildings Charles FWB In this authoritative volume, first published in 1984, the author looks at the various types of structure generally associated with the timber-frame tradition. He discusses repair techniques, the procedures of investigation, the preliminary survey and the structural survey, followed up by detailed case studies. The text is supported by numerous line illustrations and photographs. Donhead Publishing To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Managing Historic Sites and Buildings: Reconciling Preservation and Presentation Chitty, Gill and Baker, David Routledge To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	The Pattern of English Building Clifton-Taylor, Alec An invaluable account of the materials used in historic buildings throughout England. The chapter titles illustrate the breadth of its coverage: 1 Introduction; 2 Stone - General; 3 Limestone; 4 Sandstone; 5 Granite; 6 Slate; 7 Marble; 8 Flint; 9 Brick; 10 Tiles; 11 The Unbaked Earths; 12 Wood; 13 Thatch; 14 Plaster and Other Surface Materials; 15 The Metals; 16 Glass (JT) Faber and Faber Limited, London 1987 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Lasers in Conservation Cooper, Martin This pioneering book will give anyone with an interest in the conservation of artworks a basic understanding of the laser cleaning technique. The author maintains that improved knowledge of the technique will lead to more widespread and responsible use of lasers in the conservation of artworks. Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford 1997 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Lime and Lime Mortars Cowper AD Lime and Lime Mortars was first published in 1927 by the Building Research Station to provide a classification of lime and a 'state-of-the-art' review of its various uses in building construction and repair. The new facsimile edition will be of substantial interest and practical value since the methods, terminology and practices detailed by Cowper are still valid today. The classifications based on Vicat's research, and the suggested specifications in this book offer helpful guidelines for the conservation practitioner. Donhead Publishing, Shaftesbury 1998 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Encyclopaedia of Architectural Terms Curl, James Stevens The Encyclopaedia of Architectural Terms, now reprinted as a paperback edition, provides a comprehensive, clearly written, practical guide to the terminology used in the various aspects of architecture and building. It contains over 3,500 terms offering definitions of styles, the components of buildings, materials, the various parts of orders, architectural details, and much more. This scholarly work is illustrated to a high standard and is cross-referenced throughout. It will be an invaluable source of reference for architects, surveyors, architectural historians, and other professionals with an interest in historic buildings. Donhead Publishing, Shaftesbury 1997 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.

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