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Cleaning Brickwork and Terracotta

Established expert Nicola Ashurst provides practical guidance on how to clean brick, terracotta and faience surfaces sympathetically. She explains the characteristics of the materials which conservators need to be aware of, emphasising the importance of accurate and informed specification and, above all, the necessity of using properly trained, experienced and closely-supervised operatives.

19th-century Structural Ironwork in Buildings

Structural engineer Michael Bussell explains the highly significant but often overlooked role of structural ironwork in 19th-century British architecture. He explores its uses and properties, and details current best practice in assessing, repairing and maintaining structural cast and wrought iron elements.

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Some start-up commercial websites now operating in the historic built environment sector claim to offer an endorsement of sorts, for both companies and individuals, through 'membership' and 'registers'. Membership of schemes such as these can mislead customers into believing that the consultant or craftsperson is accredited by a professional, not-for-profit organisation, and the development risks confusion in the marketplace.

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The Building Conservation Directory 2012 is now available

The primary printed reference source for the conservation, restoration and repair of the UK’s historic built environment, the Directory is your first step in the specification process. It provides comprehensive information on relevant organisations, courses, companies and craftsmen.

The current edition includes a foreword by the chairman of The Heritage Alliance Loyd Grossman and 19 articles by leading conservation specialists giving practical guidance on important issues.

212 pages
£19.95 including delivery

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