Building Conservation Information Leaflets on disk

Although many local authorities produce excellent guidance for the public on key conservation issues, not all can afford the time to produce the information required, and hiring consultants to do the work can cost thousands of pounds. Our solution is simple: a range of building conservation leaflets written by leading conservation specialists, fully illustrated with line drawings and professionally designed, available on disk for publication by local authorities under their own name. The first three titles in this series have been targeted to provide some of the most needed guidance for the conservation of historic buildings.

Looking After Your Old Building (an introduction to building conservation
and the law) - Matthew Saunders
8 pages, 1 illustration, on disk:
£145.00 + VAT
This guide provides an essential introduction to the conservation of old buildings for owners of historic houses, from first principles. It explains in plain English why conservation is important, what listed buildings and conservation areas are, and how the legislation works. Modified versions have been produced to suit England, Scotland and Wales, and a list of useful addresses is also included. The author is the Secretary of the Ancient Monuments Society.

The Conservation and Renewal of Timber Windows - David Wrightson
12 pages, 15 illustrations, on disk:
£145.00 + VAT
The replacement and alteration of original windows remains one of the most serious threats to the character of old buildings and conservation areas. Following recent changes in the application of planning legislation, this guide provides the essential tool every conservation officer needs to help persuade owners of historic buildings to keep their old windows and not to replace them with inferior modern ones or ugly plastic ones. The author is an architect and partner in the practice of Lawrence and Wrightson, Architects and Landscape Architects. He trained in conservation at the IoAAS in York and is a recognised authority on the conservation of old windows.

Pointing with Lime Mortars - Jane Schofield
8 pages, 5 illustrations, on disk:
£145.00 + VAT
Despite a rapid growth in the number of suppliers of lime mortars and increasing awareness of the need for lime in conservation work, it is surprising how many builders still use highly damaging cement/sand mortars. This guide provides a practical, easily understood introduction to the use of lime, explaining why it is essential to historic and traditional buildings and how it should be used for pointing masonry. The author is a conservator who also runs courses in the use of lime at her workshop in Devon. She is also the author of Lime in Building - a Practical Guide.

HOW DO THEY WORK?
Although the printed copies of the leaflets are generic, each guide you order on disk can be modified quickly and easily to incorporate your Council’s name, address, telephone and fax number, together with any other information you require. Once you are happy with the information, copies can be printed straight from the PC, providing an instant solution to residents' requirements.
The format also allows enormous flexibility: illustrations and examples of local details can be added throughout; the Council’s logo and other graphics may be added to the front page, and a variety of other additional information may be incorporated on the back page. You could even produce individual versions for each conservation area, or extend the whole guide to incorporate relevant Council policy and guidance.

Illustrations: As supplied, the leaflets provide general illustrations which have been chosen to reflect generic examples. Ideally these would be supplemented by you to include local examples of buildings and details which are most applicable to the local area. For example, you may wish to illustrate a particular glazing pattern which prevails locally, a particular type of dormer window which builders and designers often get wrong, or a distinctive form of mortar joint.

Suppliers' details: It is recommended that details of local suppliers of lime putty should be added to the guide on pointing (Cathedral Communications Limited can supply details of suppliers in most areas if required).

Printing: Leaflets are supplied on disk as standard word processing documents. These versions can be printed straight from disk using an ordinary computer with the relevant software and a laser printer, or imported into publishing software for printing externally. As publishers with a long track record, Cathedral Communications Limited can also offer a comprehensive and professional printing service.

Licence: Under the terms of the licence, you will be able to make as many copies as you wish from the disk. The principle requirement is that copies are reproduced for use within a single district, borough or unitary authority. (A discount is available to County Councils wishing to purchase copies for use in more than one borough.)

Value for money publications
Publishing public information leaflets from disk is extraordinarily cost-effective. Assuming you can print at least 500 copies, each guide costs just 29p (plus the print cost itself). The leaflets can be printed straight from disk using an ordinary laser jet printer as they are needed, so no further capital expenditure is required, and only minimum council officer time.

In addition, Cathedral Comunications Limited offer all three titles in this series for just £395.00, representing a saving of £40.

To order any or all of these leaflets, or for more information, please e-mail BCD or telephone Cathedral Communications on 01747 871717