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	Timber Decay in Buildings: The Conservation Approach to Treatment Ridout, Brian, Fidler, John, Ingval, Maxwell Spoon Press, 1999 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Structural Repair of Traditional Buildings Robson, Patrick Donhead Publishing To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Ancient and Historic Metals, Conservation and Scientific Research Scott, David A, Podany, Jerry and Considine, Brian B Getty Trust Publications, 1995 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Epoxy Resins in Stone Consolidation Selwitz, Charles Getty Trust Publications, 1992 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	The Terracotta Revival Stratton, Michael Terracotta and faience (glazed terracotta) became of considerable significance in the development of the American Scyscraper after the Chicago fire of 1871 and subsequently in the architecture of Victorian and Edwardian city centres throughout Britain, not least for the ornamentation which was frequently lavished upon it. This book details the historic development and use of the material and is very well illustrated. Although only the last chapter deals with conservation issues, the book is essential reading for anyone involved with the conservation of terracotta buildings. (JT) Gollancz, London, 1993 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Surveying Historic Buildings Swallow P and Watt D This book focuses on the unique nature of the principles involved in surveying historic buildings. It offers a well structured guide to inspecting and reporting on the condition of older buildings, and takes into consideration the traditional materials and techniques used in their construction. Part I summarises the basics of surveying practice, including the inspection, assessment, defect diagnosis and monitoring of defects. Part II examines the building elements, discussing the form of construction and their symptoms and diagnosis. This section features concise inspection checklists for ease of reference. Donhead Publishing, Shaftesbury 1996 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	The Building Conservation Directory 2005 Taylor, Jonathan (Ed) The UK's 200 page one-stop-shop for every historic building requirement; The Building Conservation Directory provides details of over 850 specialist companies and organisations including specialist suppliers, consultants and craftsmen in building conservation refurbishment and design. The Directory is packed with need-to-know information for professionals and home-owners alike clearly laid out with full colour illustrated articles by leading specialists. Cathedral Communications Limited, Tisbury, Wilts To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Chemical Principles of Textile Conservation Timar-Balazsy A and Eastop D This book provides essential information for conservators who do not always have a scientific background. It covers the material science of textiles including their deterioration, condition and investigation. It also aids understanding of the chemical processes during various treatments such as cleaning; humidification; drying and disinfection. Butterworth Heinemann, 1998 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Mortars and Cements Vicat LJ L J Vicat's investigations into the nature and use of limes first appeared in this English language edition in 1837. It is of immense interest and importance as it critically reviews the practices of time sifting the good ones from the bad by careful experiment. The classification which he prepared is still valid today and enables the best possible use to be made of any lime, particularly for hydraulic works. Contents: Limestones, calcination of limestone, hydraulic limes, slaking of limes, expansion of limes, hydrate of lime, sands and their qualities, pozzolanas, mortars or cements intended for immersion, exposed to the weather, or subjected to constant damp soil, natural cements, ancient mortars other theories of calcareous mortars and cements. Donhead Publishing, Shaftesbury, 1997 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Conservation of Earth Structures Warren, John Butterworth Heinemann, 1998 To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.
	Conservation of Brick Warren, John Butterworth Herinemann To check price and availability or to order from Blackwells, click here.

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