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Contents

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Foreword by Christopher Catling

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CH1: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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SELECTOR TABLE: PROFESSIONALS

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Archaeologists

8

Measured surveys

8

ARTICLE: The Archaeological Investigation And Digital Documentation Of Historic Buildings - Tom Addyman

9

Architects

13

Architectural historians

23

Project managers

23

ARTICLE: Statements Of Significance - Andrew Brown

24

ARTICLE: The National Heritage Bodies - Jonathan Taylor

26

Planning consultants

27

Heritage consultants

28

Surveyors

33

Materials analysts

35

Quantity surveyors

36

ARTICLE: Water In Permeable Building Materials - Robyn Pender

37

Insurance

41

Structural engineers

42

Marine engineers

44

Non-destructive investigations

44

CH2: BUILDING CONTRACTORS

45

ARTICLE: Rope Access - Tim Belden

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Timber frame builders

50

ARTICLE: Enironmental Performance - Tobit Curteis and Sara Crofts

51

Building contractors

53

CH3: STRUCTURE & FABRIC

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3.1 SELECTOR TABLE: ROOFING

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Roofing contractors

71

Thatchers

72

Steeplejacks & lightning protection

72

Roof drainage

73

Lead protection

74

ARTICLE: Roof Insulation and Ventilation - Jonathan Taylor

75

Clay tiles & roof features

77

Roof lights

80

3.2 SELECTOR TABLE: MASONRY

83

Stone

84

ARTICLE: Joint Finishes On Historic Brickwork - Gerard Lynch

95

Brick services

98

Brick suppliers

99

Cast stone

101

Terracotta

101

Cobb & earth

103

Sculpture

103

Statuary

104

Bronze statuary

105

3.3 SELECTOR TABLE: METAL, WOOD & GLASS

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Timber suppliers

107

ARTICLE: Paint Removal From Historic Timbers - Ben Kirk

108

Fine joinery

111

Wood carvers

112

Windows & doors

112

Secondary glazing

114

Decorative & stained glass

114

Solar control & blinds

116

Window glass

117

Garage doors

117

Door & window fittings

118

ARTICLE: Floor-Spring Door Closers - Rod Fathers

119

Metal windows

121

Metalwork

122

Clocks

125

3.4 SELECTOR TABLE: EXTERNAL WORKS

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ARTICLE: Maintaining And Repairing Coatings On Cast Iron Structures - Ali Davey and Elaine Troup

127

Conservatories & glasshouses

131

Ecologists

131

Landscape architects

132

Garden & street furniture

132

Gates & railings

132

3.5 SELECTOR TABLE: GENERAL BUILDING MATERIALS

132

Architectural salvage

132

Conservation supplies

132

CH4: SERVICES & TREATMENTS

133

4.1 SELECTOR TABLE: PROTECTION & REMEDIAL TREATMENT

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Paints & finishes

135

ARTICLE: Lime Mortars For High Exposure Levels - Clare Torney

136

Mortars & renders

139

Pointing

140

Paint removal

140

ARTICLE: Abrasive Cleaning Methods For Masonry - Jamie Fairchild

141

Masonry cleaning

144

Structural repairs & stabilisation

146

Environmental monitoring

147

Epoxy resin repairs

147

Structural timber testing

147

Bird & pest control

147

Damp & timber decay

147

4.2 SELECTOR TABLE: HEATING & LIGHTING SERVICES

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Fire & security

148

Building services consulting engineers

148

Fireplaces

148

Lighting

149

ARTICLE: Exterior Lighting Design - Simon Dove

150

CH5: INTERIORS

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SELECTOR TABLE: INTERIOR PRODUCTS & SERVICES

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Interiors consultants & conservators

155

Gilders & gilding materials

157

Painters & decorators

158

Paint research

158

ARTICLE: Colour In Georgian Interiors - Edward Bulmer

159

Fine art conservators

163

Wall painting conservators

164

Plasterwork

164

ARTICLE: Maintaining Large Fibrous Plaster Ceilings - Ronnie Clifford

169

Tiles

171

Mosaics

172

Timber flooring

172

Antique & furniture restorers

174

CH6: USEFUL INFORMATION

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ARTICLE: Vocational qualifications - David Boulting

176

Courses & training

177

Course listings

179

Publications

182

Useful contacts

184

Specialists index

189

Subject index

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